Generation Squeeze; Helping Lower Income Seniors

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Generation Squeeze is urging the federal government to modernize Canada’s Old Age Security program by reducing benefits for higher‑income retirees to help younger Canadians facing financial challenges. Evan speaks with Paul Kershaw, UBC policy professor and founder of Generation Squeeze, about how these reforms could improve affordability and economic security across generations without raising taxes.
9 Feb 11AM English Canada News Commentary

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