Commentary

In last week’s spring economic update, the federal government announced plans to reduce the base Canada Pension Plan contribution rate to 9.5 per cent from 9.9 per cent, acknowledging the cost-of-living pressures households face today. But as stewards of the CPP, federal and provincial finance ministers must balance two questions: Are we collecting the right level […]

On April 28, 2026 the Minister of Finance tabled the Spring Economic Update (SEU) under the theme of “Building Canada Strong, For All.” There were several initiatives announced that will impact the lives of older adults in Canada.  Making it Easier to Access the Disability Tax Credit  The NIA is pleased to see a number […]

Old Age Security (OAS) and its companion program, the Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) serves a dual purpose: to provide a base level of income as older adults transition out of the workforce and to reduce poverty. OAS is often described as a static inheritance from the early welfare state: universal, generous, and politically frozen. This […]