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Octobre 22, 2024 9:07AM

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

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age of eligibility, OAS, old age security, pensions, OAS benefits, retirement benefits
Octobre 13, 2024 6:30AM

Canadians should understand costs of expanding Old Age Security
Jake Fuss, Grady Munro
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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.

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old age security, OAS, GIS, OAS reform, canadian seniors
Novembre 21, 2023 1:00AM

Thinking About Poverty Part 3: Helping the Poor — A Critical Analysis of Poverty Policy in Canada
Christopher A. Sarlo
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Helping the Poor — A Critical Analysis of Poverty Policy in Canada
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OAS, old age security, measuring poverty, poverty, guaranteed income supplement, GIS, poverty line
Juin 8, 2022 8:13AM

Aging population poised to strain government purse strings

Ben Eisen
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Aging population poised to strain government purse strings

Life expectancies have increased considerably since these programs were designed.

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old age security, senior citizens, seniors, OAS, OAS benefits, GIS, guaranteed income supplement
Mai 10, 2022 10:55AM

It’s older policies—not older workers—that are obsolete
Morley Gunderson
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It’s older policies—not older workers—that are obsolete

The ratio of seniors to the working age population is expected to almost double from 20.3 per cent in 2010 to 38.4 per cent by 2040.

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older workers, old age security, pension benefits, senior workers, aging population, GIS, canadian seniors
Avril 21, 2022 1:00AM

Barriers to the Labour Force Participation of Older Workers in Canada
Morley Gunderson
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Barriers to the Labour Force Participation of Older Workers in Canada
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senior citizens, seniors, labour participation, labour productivity, older workers, senior workers, GIS, old age security, guaranteed income supplement, CPP, canada pension plan, RRSPs, RRSP
Février 15, 2022 1:00AM

The Age of Eligibility for Public Retirement Programs in the OECD: 2022 Update
Ben Eisen, Steve Lafleur, Jason Clemens
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The Age of Eligibility for Public Retirement Programs in the OECD: 2022 Update
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OECD, age of eligibility, retirement, OAS, OAS benefits, old age security, canada pension plan, retirement income, retirement programs, GIS, guaranteed income supplement, pension benefits
Juin 17, 2021 11:37AM

Increased income support for seniors threatens health care for seniors
Steven Globerman
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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.

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healthcare expenditures, old age security, guaranteed income supplement, OAS, GIS, OAS benefits
Juin 17, 2021 8:08AM

Governments across Canada face mounting fiscal challenges due to aging population

Ben Eisen
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Governments across Canada’s face mounting fiscal challenges due to aging population

The share of Canadians age 65 or over is forecasted to rise from 17.4 per cent to 22.5 per cent.

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aging population, canadian seniors, low income seniors, old age security, guaranteed income supplement, health-care costs, health care expenditures, healthcare expenditures
Mai 6, 2021 8:17AM

Federal government’s OAS increase typifies bad policy

Jason Clemens, Milagros Palacios, Niels Veldhuis
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Federal government’s OAS increase typifies bad policy

The government expects to borrow $331.9 billion over the next five years, bringing the national debt to at least $1.5 trillion.

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old age security, old age pension, guaranteed income supplement, GIS, canadian seniors, seniors