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Azure · 02-22-2012, 06:23 PM

I know what you mean, but there has to be some kind of middle of the road solution where OAS isn't such a big burden down the road.

Obviously we don't want people to simply stop receiving OAS without having some other form of retirement fund to help them once they reach that age, so I don't think its fair for the government to simply cut the age or the benefits for anyone until they make sure that other registered retirement plans can be properly utilized for people who might not qualify for OAS down the road, WITHOUT them being penalized by the government for ANY reason.

But face it, OAS is designed as a welfare program for the 'needy.' It shouldn't be given to people who can get by with other savings/pensions.

02-22-2012, 06:23 PM	#9
Azure Had an idea! Join Date: Oct 2005 Exp:	I know what you mean, but there has to be some kind of middle of the road solution where OAS isn't such a big burden down the road. Obviously we don't want people to simply stop receiving OAS without having some other form of retirement fund to help them once they reach that age, so I don't think its fair for the government to simply cut the age or the benefits for anyone until they make sure that other registered retirement plans can be properly utilized for people who might not qualify for OAS down the road, WITHOUT them being penalized by the government for ANY reason. But face it, OAS is designed as a welfare program for the 'needy.' It shouldn't be given to people who can get by with other savings/pensions.