The number of Old Age Security beneficiaries is projected to double between 2019 and 2060.
guaranteed income supplement
June 17, 2021
8:08AM
The share of Canadians age 65 or over is forecasted to rise from 17.4 per cent to 22.5 per cent.
May 6, 2021
8:17AM
The government expects to borrow $331.9 billion over the next five years, bringing the national debt to at least $1.5 trillion.
March 3, 2021
3:51PM
Bill C-273 calls on the federal finance minister to assess a potential guaranteed annual income in Canada.
September 22, 2020
9:18AM
Borrowing costs could increase without interest rates changing if lenders believe Canada is becoming a bigger credit risk.
September 18, 2020
11:01AM
The fundamental idea is for government to ensure a minimum annual income for all Canadians.
May 22, 2020
9:18AM
The one-time payment to seniors will cost an estimated $2.5 billion.