Generation Squeeze; Helping Lower Income Seniors

Loading player...
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

Other recent episodes

The mission to honour forgotten veterans

Countless soldiers lost their lives fighting for the freedom we enjoy today during WWII, and many of their graves go unmarked or have inaccurate information. Major (Ret’d) Brad Hrycyna with the Last Post’s Unmarked Graves program joins the show to talk about the hard work and hours of research that…
8 May 1PM 12 min

How guide dogs transform everyday life

Guide dogs aren't just their handlers' best pal; they are also a lifeline to freedom and independent living. Zachary Abdalla, handler in the CNIB Guide Dog Program, advocate, public speaker and student at the University of Calgary's Haskayne School of Business and his guide dog Kai, join the show ahead…
8 May 1PM 10 min