Devolin Column

(Sept 22)

Canada Pension Plan, Old Age Security and the Guaranteed Income Supplement

Before I begin my main topic, I want to say what a great time I had at my 1^st Annual Ice Cream Sunday. In just three hours, the volunteers and I were pleased to serve up more than 350 sundaes – thanks to Kawartha Dairy for donating all that ice cream!

Ice Cream Sunday provided a great opportunity for me to meet many of my constituents – some even joked that this was the first time they actually saw a politician working!

I’d like to thank the volunteers who made this event possible: Connie Kennedy who assisted with the organization; Al Ingram and Earl & Doreen Murray from Kawartha Settlers Village; Kawartha Lakes Ward 2 Councilor Ric McGee for scooping ice cream; Lorraine Yurick and Brenda Moynes for keeping the syrup containers full; and Candice Daks and Pat Laycraft who spent the day in period dress in the Duggan House.

Of course we couldn’t have done it without the contributions of a number of local businesses such as Burns Bulk Food in Lindsay, Wintergreen Maple & Fruit Syrups and Kawartha Dairy. Thank you to all and I look forward to the 2^nd Annual next year!

On to this week’s topic: my upcoming Information Sessions on Canada Pension Plan, Old Age Security and the Guaranteed Income Supplement. At our Seniors Seminars held in June with local MPP Laurie Scott, I heard from many seniors who have questions about government pension and income plans.

As a result, I will hold Information Sessions in nine communities in an effort to answer some of these questions and ensure that local seniors are receiving all they are entitled to.

Tuesday October 11

Little Britain Community Centre             10:30 am – 12:00 pm

Omemee Coronation Hall                               2:30 pm –   4:00 pm

Millbrook Legion                                       7:00 pm –   8:30 pm

Wednesday October 12

Fenelon Falls Legion                                     10:00 am – 11:30 am

Lindsay Legion                                       2:30 pm –   4:00 pm

Cannington Legion                                       7:00 pm –   8:30 pm

Thursday October 13

Minden Legion                                     10:30 am – 12:00 pm

Wilberforce Legion                                       2:30 pm –   4:00 pm

Buckhorn Community Centre               7:00 pm –   8:30 pm

Leona Somerville from Service Canada in Peterborough will be at each session to make a presentation and answer questions. Leona is very knowledgeable about the Canada Pension Plan, Old Age Security and the Guaranteed Income Supplement.

In closing, I want to remind you that registration is not necessary for these sessions. If you are looking for general information or have a specific question, I encourage you to attend. I look forward to seeing you at one of the sessions!