Less money for provinces to spend on social programs. Less money apparently available by provinces for health and social services. Much-needed services were lost. Reduced emphasis on social programs for seniors. Reduced federal interest in the present needs of seniors.
Seniors feel left out.
Policy Issue 4 Effects Federal government taxing OAS Reduces universality of seniors pensions. Few people are exempt from paying income tax. Seniors who are barely getting by are paying income taxes. Policy Issue 6 Effects OAS and GIS fully indexed Pensions rise quarterly to match raises in inflation. More tax money for governments.