OAS

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Federal government should reject Bloc plan—and raise OAS age of eligibility

People are living longer than when the program was first designed.


6:30AM
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Canadians should understand costs of expanding Old Age Security

Under the plan, a senior couple with a combined household income of nearly $300,000 will receive an increase in OAS payments.


8:13AM
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Aging population poised to strain government purse strings

Life expectancies have increased considerably since these programs were designed.


11:37AM
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Increased income support for seniors threatens health care for seniors

The number of Old Age Security beneficiaries is projected to double between 2019 and 2060.


5:30AM
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By 2047, the costs of OAS and GIS will increase by an estimated 47 per cent.