The Gallant government raised the ire of senior citizens with its plans to require access to confidential Revenue Canada files in exchange for those who sought social assistance. Cecile Cassista, the executive director of the Coalition for Seniors and Nursing Home Residents, saw it as "nothing more than another attempt by government to grab seniors' assets".SJTJ 21 Nov 2016 pA1: "Seniors prepare to battle Grits over personal assets" (Scott-Wallace) Two days later, the Gallant government, in the person of Stephen Horsman, climbed down and pledged to rewrite the legislation.SJTJ 23 Nov 2016 pA1: "Liberals rewrite divisive seniors bill"
