The exaggerated impact of population aging: it is finally time to move on!
By Peter Hicks Over the past three decades, media outlets and even some academics and policy analysts have often overstated the economic impact of population aging to promote various policy […]
Low Income Retirement in Canada
In Canada, low-income seniors can be defined as those who receive (or who are eligible to receive) the Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS). The GIS is a monthly, non-taxable (but tax […]
Alberta’s Possible Departure from the Canada Pension Plan: A Review of the Issues
By The Expert Panel on Income Security Highlights A report prepared for the Government of Alberta by Telus Health claims that if Alberta leaves the Canada Pension Plan (CPP) and […]
Opinion: We need to clarify the CPP’s exit rules
An open-ended brawl over money will end up in lengthy court cases. It’s better to sit down and negotiate CPP exits Author of the article: Bob Baldwin Published Nov 14, […]
Considerations on Bill C-228
Renew funding for the Ontario Renovates and make the Seniors’ Home Safety Tax Credit permanent
Bob Baldwin, Chair, Income Security
2022 Margaret Griffiths Award Recipient – Dr. Russel Robinson
2022 Provincial Election Guide
June 2 will be the day Ontarians go to the polls in the next provincial election.
Today, the COA is calling on candidates running in this election to take action on three priority issues during this campaign and beyond:
• Support strategic leadership with older adults to develop a comprehensive older adult strategy
• Ensure access to a continuum of care, in English and French, wherever older adults call home
• Create inclusive, age-friendly communities with access to affordable and accessible housing and transportation
2021 Federal Election – Priorities for Older Adults
September 20, 2021, will be the day Canadians go to the polls in the next federal election. For many older adults, voting is a way to show support for what […]
