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Military spouses wrongfully rejected for OAS

The federal department in charge of retirement benefits has quietly been reviewing its protocols amid concerns that military spouses were wrongfully being rejected for old age security payments. That review has been ongoing since at least June, after reports emerged of at least one military spouse being asked for myriad documentation, including mortgage payments and […]

National seniors’ strategy needed: Report

The federal government must now play a leadership role in establishing a national seniors strategy for Canada, says a report from the IRPP Task Force on Aging.

  • By: Staff
  • October 8, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 11:04
OAS benefit amounts to increase

Employment and Social Development Canada has announced the quarterly benefit amounts for Old Age Security (OAS) for October to December 2015.

  • By: Staff
  • September 23, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 10:34
Canadians don’t want TFSA limit cut

Canadians are heading to the polls in a month and a majority of them don't want the TFSA contribution limit to be reduced.

  • By: Staff
  • September 16, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 12:46
NDP promises to boost GIS, lower OAS eligibility age

NDP leader Tom Mulcair took his campaign to downtown Toronto today to announce that he would boost an old-age benefit.

OAS benefit amount increases

The quarterly benefit amounts for Old Age Security (OAS) for July to September 2015 have been announced by Employment and Social Development Canada.

  • By: Staff
  • June 26, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 10:35
Politics could shrink TFSA contribution room

The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) says the $10,000 TFSA contribution limit is effective immediately, but there’s some concern a new government could make the extra contribution room disappear.

Expand OAS, Not CPP

Enhanced CPP isn't the only way to solve the retirement crisis.

  • January 21, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 14:12
CPP benefits rising in 2015

The benefit rates for the Canada Pension Plan are increasing next year, says Employment and Social Development Canada.

  • By: Staff
  • December 29, 2014 September 13, 2019
  • 11:47
The pivotal role of Pillar 1

While attending last week’s Pension Policy Forum in Toronto, it became clear that the focus of pension reform in this country has gradually been shifting.