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Politics This Morning: Feds pledge onetime payment for seniors

Plus, the Yellowhead Institute reports there are at least over 450 cases of COVID-19 among Indigenous people.

Seniors Minister Deb Schutle says 'there will be time to reflect on lessons learned' when asked if the government will be initiating a national inquiry into the deficiencies of long-term care facilities. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

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BY BEATRICE PAEZ

May 13, 2020

Good Wednesday morning, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Seniors Minister Deb Schulte announced that eligible seniors will be receiving a onetime cheque of up to $500 to offset increases in the cost of living. Those who qualify for Old Age Security ...

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