As the April 28 federal election nears, seniors in Manitoba are grappling with key issues like affordability, health care, the economy, and Canada’s relationship with the U.S. Many, including those at the Winkler Senior Centre, say they remain undecided.
Concerns range from cost of living and housing to rural health-care worker shortages and rising medical expenses. Retired farmer Wayne Penner and teacher John Klassen express frustration over limited long-term support for seniors, while questioning both Liberal and Conservative proposals.
Liberal Leader Mark Carney pledges short-term increases to the guaranteed income supplement and RRIF adjustments. The Conservatives propose tax relief for working seniors and extended RRSP contribution eligibility. The NDP suggests eliminating GST on essentials and expanding pharmacare.
Seniors like Jake Giesbrecht are rethinking traditional voting patterns, influenced in part by U.S. politics. With many feeling overlooked, the senior vote could prove decisive in a close race across Manitoba.
Source: Swifteradio.com
