Life expectancies have increased considerably since these programs were designed.
GIS
November 21, 2023
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May 10, 2022
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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.
February 15, 2022
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June 17, 2021
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The number of Old Age Security beneficiaries is projected to double between 2019 and 2060.
May 6, 2021
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The government expects to borrow $331.9 billion over the next five years, bringing the national debt to at least $1.5 trillion.
December 5, 2017
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By 2047, the costs of OAS and GIS will increase by an estimated 47 per cent.