This is from a few days ago but I didn't see it posted here.
http://toronto.ctv.ca/servlet/an/loc...TorontoNewHome
Quote:
The Conservative government will act to clamp down on the practice of paying old-age security benefits to seniors serving time in prison.
Human Resources Minister Diane Finley was presented with a petition from the Canadian Taxpayers Federation on Monday, demanding that the government stop paying Old Age Security and Guaranteed Income Supplement payments to prisoners.
It also calls for the government to "retroactively revoke" all payments given to such prisoners.
The issue was raised after it was recently revealed that convicted murderer Clifford Olson was receiving more than $1,100 per month in old-age benefits.
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About time, IMO. We're already paying for their food, shelter, and well-being. I'd like to see these payments diverted to some sort of humanitarian fund, or to the victims' families.