Tag Archives: Canada Pension Reform

Deferred Pension Benefits – Who Really Benefits?

Posted on May 31, 2012 by Golden Wave Movement Canada

The changes to pension benefits proposed  by the Harper government have left many of us with a troubling  question – “Who really benefits from these changes?” According to the proposed legislation, the purpose of these changes is to put OAS … Continue reading →

Posted in 2012 Census, Baby boomers, Canada Health Care, CPP, Demographics, Economy, GIS, Guaranteed Income Supplement, Health Care, OAS, Old Age Security, Pension Reform, Pensioners health care | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | 4 Comments

Pension Reform and the Federal Election 2011

Posted on April 11, 2011 by Golden Wave Movement Canada

On April’s Fools day there was a skit on CBC radio with Mary Walsh (actress, comedian and social activist) as the host who announced the formation of a new political party. Venerable and well-known Canadian actor Gordon Pinsent had the … Continue reading →

Posted in Basket of goods, Canada Pension Plan, CPP, Elections Canada, Federal Election 2011, Finance Minister Jim Flaherty, Gilles Duceppe, GIS, Guaranteed Income Supplement, Jack Layton, Michael Ignatieff, OAS, Old Age Security, Pension Reform, Seniors demographic, Stephen Harper | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | 12 Comments

OAS Benefit – Are pensioners better off with indexation or tax reduction?

Posted on August 31, 2010 by Golden Wave Movement Canada

The most recent quarterly revision of OAS and GIS benefits means that pensioners will receive an increase of 0.3 percent per month this quarter. According to the HRSDC publication Just the Facts – Pensions, Benefits and Seniors: Old Age Security benefits, … Continue reading →

Posted in Baby boomers, Basket of goods, Consumer Price Index, Cost of Living, CPP, GIS, Golden wave, Guaranteed Income Supplement, Indexing pensions, Old Age Security, Pension Indexation, Pension Reform, Pensioners, Seniors demographic, Statistics Canada, Tax allowances | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 12 Comments

Sustainable Affordable Housing For Pensioners

Posted on July 31, 2010 by Golden Wave Movement Canada

While the seniors population is increasing steadily the supply of affordable seniors housing remains virtually unchanged. For many seniors on fixed

Posted in Baby boomers, Cost of Living, Elders, Finance Minister Jim Flaherty, Golden wave, Pension Reform, Pensioners, Seniors demographic, Seniors fixed income, Seniors rent-geared-to-income, Seniors social housing | Tagged , , , , , , , | 3 Comments

Enjoying Golden Years … is it a Myth?

Posted on February 11, 2010 by Golden Wave Movement Canada

Seniors across Canada are facing many challenges in their ‘golden years’ mainly related to their inadequate pension incomes. These challenges are slowly gaining momentum not only due to the economic crisis but also because of the rapidly growing seniors population. … Continue reading →

Posted in Baby boomers, Canada Pension Plan, Cost of Living, Elder Care, Golden Years, Guaranteed Income Supplement, Health Care, Indexing pensions, Inflation, Long Term Care, Old Age Security, Pension Reform, Pensioners, Seniors demographic, Seniors fixed income | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | 6 Comments