Entente Education Canada Urges Federal Government to Improve Senior Fiscal Measures
What happened
Entente Education Canada urged the federal government to adopt policy changes to improve financial security and cash flow for seniors and their caregivers. The group specifically recommended shifting Old Age Security (OAS) and Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) to biweekly payments, without altering annual benefit amounts. Entente also proposed introducing a targeted tax credit for single seniors to address higher effective tax burdens.
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Why it matters
The proposals aim to help seniors manage essential expenses and avoid cash-flow gaps, which could help reduce financial strains on long-term care and hospital systems. The request comes amid criticism of the Government of Canada regarding affordability issues and spending.
The Government of Canada was criticized on July 4, 2026, regarding its affordability issues and spending.
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