Friday, December 14, 2012 · sitting No. 197

Commons advances budget bill after lengthy debate on pensions

The House spent most of the day on report stage of Bill C-45, the second budget implementation bill. Members voted on dozens of amendments, most of which were defeated along party lines.

Liberal MP Scott Brison argued the bill would raise the retirement age for future pension recipients. Conservative MP Shelly Glover said the changes ensure the sustainability of old-age security for younger workers.

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