Tag Archives: GIS

Deferred Pension Benefits – Who Really Benefits?

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

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