Tag Archives: Pension Reform

Pension Benefits and Increasing Seniors Demographic

Posted on September 30, 2011 by Golden Wave Movement Canada

An increasing number of Canadians  are becoming concerned about their CPP benefits in light of the global economic turmoil. Among the greatest concerns are the prospect of a double dip recession, increased fiscal constraints, and a shrinking labour force of … Continue reading →

Posted in Canada Pension Plan, CPP, Economy, Elders, Finance Minister Jim Flaherty, Health Care, Pension Reform, Pensions, Pooled pensions, Recession, Retirement, Seniors demographic, Seniors tsunami | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | 12 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

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

PENSION INDEXATION – is the current method adequate?

Posted on March 9, 2010 by Golden Wave Movement Canada

By Goudu Kassa, Guest Contributor “A Dollar Today is Worth More Than a Dollar Tomorrow”… how many times have we heard this expression? From the perspective of today’s pensioners this expression has taken on a greater sense of urgency. Pensioners … Continue reading →

Posted in Baby boomers, Basket of goods, Canada Pension Plan, Consumer Price Index, Financial industry, Guaranteed Income Supplement, Immigration policy, Old Age Security, Pension Indexation, Pension Reform, Pensioners, Seniors demographic, Statistics Canada | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 10 Comments