Editor:
I am writing in response to Tim Hulsey’s letter of Sept. 5 (‘Conservative spending’), in which he wrote about not receiving his Service Canada and Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) payments.
For those who may not be aware, every MP has a constituency office that is willing and happy to help with any federal issues affecting you personally, whether they be related to GIS, immigration or employment insurance, to name a few.
If such issues arise, please don’t hesitate to visit us at 979 Victoria St., or to call 250-851-4991 for assistance.
In addition, concerning GIS payments specifically, eligibility is reviewed every year by Revenue Canada.
This is done using your income information from your federal income-tax and benefit return.
If you still qualify, your benefit will be automatically renewed.
In July, you will receive a letter telling you either:
• Your benefit will be renewed;
• Your benefit will be stopped;
• Your income information is required.
For this reason, it is important that your income-tax and benefit return is filed each year in order to ensure your GIS payments do get reviewed.
Cathy McLeod
MP, Kamloops-Thompson-Cariboo
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