The Harper Government Highlights Support for Seniors and Pensioners on National Seniors Day
(firmenpresse) - OTTAWA, ONTARIO -- (Marketwired) -- 10/01/13 -- The Honourable Kerry-Lynne D. Findlay, P.C., Q.C., M.P., Minister of National Revenue, and Royal Galipeau, Member of Parliament for Ottawa-Orleans, participated in an event to celebrate National Seniors Day and to promote the many tax relief measures and benefits available to seniors in Canada. Seniors are now receiving approximately $2.7 billion in additional tax relief as a result of these benefits.
"Our Government is proud to pay tribute to the seniors who have helped build our country and continue to make valuable contributions to Canadian communities, workplaces, and society. We also want to ensure seniors are aware of the credits and benefits they are entitled to," said Minister Findlay. "I am happy to see that the number of Canadian seniors claiming credits and benefits designed specifically for them is increasing year after year."
Tax savings and services for seniors include:
"We can all think of a senior who has made a difference in our lives. They are mentors, teachers, grandparents and loved ones," said Alice Wong, Minister of State (Seniors). "Our Government's actions to provide these credits and benefits are helping older Canadians live more active and engaged lives within their communities."
The Government of Canada officially established National Seniors Day in 2010 to provide an occasion for all Canadians to celebrate and appreciate seniors. It coincides with the United Nations International Day of Older Persons.
"Canadian seniors have made, and continue to make, significant contributions to our country. They have played a primary role in shaping the way of life we all enjoy today," said M.P.Galipeau. "On behalf of all Canadians, our Government is proud to show its appreciation by introducing measures that improve seniors' quality of life. It is very important that we communicate with Canadian seniors about the credits and benefits available to them at tax time."
For more information on the age amount, pension income splitting, and other credits and benefits available to seniors, go to .
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The Honourable Kerry-Lynne D. Findlay, P.C., Q.C., M.P., Minister of National Revenue, and Royal Galipeau, Member of Parliament for Ottawa-Orleans, participated in an event today to promote the many tax relief measures and benefits available to seniors in Canada. Seniors are now receiving approximately $2.7 billion in additional tax relief as a result of these benefits.
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Datum: 01.10.2013 - 18:05 Uhr
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