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Originally Posted by CliffFletcher
The poverty rate for seniors in Canada today is lower than the poverty rate for 20-somethings. Most of the programs set up to give preferential treatment for seniors were set up back in the 60s when the poverty rate of seniors in Canda was something like 40 per cent. Now it's around 15.
Poor seniors should get a break, but seniors shouldn't get a break just for being old.
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Seniors who really need it should get the breaks. Problem is there are many who don't need the breaks but still get it. It should be income based and not how old you are.