Mmastodon BusinessEconomy first seen 18 h ago, last 9 h ago, peak #3
OAS increase of 1.4% criticized as too small
Original: RE: https:// flipboard.com/@dailyhive/daily -hive-canada-qfe1clipz/-/a-Obznbw5uQ9qk1tEcmjSn9g%3Aa%3A3765800918-%2F0 So O
Old Age Security payments in Canada are set to rise by 1.4%, prompting criticism that the increase falls well short of rising living costs. Commenters point to inflation in rent, groceries, clothing, prescriptions, utilities, transportation and healthcare, arguing the adjustment leaves seniors further behind financially.
Why now: The modest OAS increase is being contrasted with steep ongoing cost-of-living increases affecting Canadian seniors.
Old Age SecurityCanadaDaily HiveService Canada
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- RE: https:// flipboard.com/@dailyhive/daily -hive-canada-qfe1clipz/-/a-Obznbw5uQ9qk1tEcmjSn9g%3Aa%3A3765800918-%2F0 So OAS is going up 1.4 % ... AND how much did inflation increase? Increases in rent ? Groceries? Clothing? Prescriptions? Utilities? Transportation? Healthcare… · TrueNorthSpice@mastodon.world · 3
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