Written on MP Ben Lobb's Website, I support this MP's point of view.
On June 18th, 2009, Liberal MP Ruby Dhalla (Brampton—Springdale) introduced Bill C-428, a Private Members’ Bill to amend the Old Age Security Act. If this bill became law it would essentially reduce the residency requirement for entitlement to a monthly pension from ten years to three.
Currently, in order to qualify for OAS, there is a 10 year residency requirement after the age of 18. If this is met, eligible Canadians can start receiving benefits at age 65. The 10 year requirement period strikes an appropriate balance between an individual’s contribution to Canadian society and the economy and his or her access to a lifelong, publicly funded benefit.
At a cost of over $700 million, this proposal is costly and irresponsible and would be paid for by Canadian taxpayers.
It is reasonable to expect that a person should be required to live in Canada for a minimum period of time before being granted the right to a lifelong public benefit.
WE ARE TEARING TOWARD THE 1,000 SIGNATURE MARK AND THE MOMENTUM IS ABSOLUTELY ELECTRIC!! NOW IS THE TIME TO BLAST THIS LINK TO EVERY PLATFORM YOU USE BECAUSE WE NEED TO HIT THAT THRESHOLD RIGHT NOW!!
Reached 100 supporters
October 2, 2009
23 Comments
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Anonymous
7 years ago
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Maybe after 20 years of residency when they have contributed to our tax system but not after three.
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Tami Holden
11 years ago
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You have got to be kidding, in this day and age, when all seniors are suffering....I strongly believe that the minimum ten year contributon should be uphold.
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Jim Luelo
11 years ago
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This is blatantly unfair to change from 10 years to 3 years! I respect the immigrants to our country but there has to be, as fundamental, investment into the tax base as a contributor. Three years is absurd. In fact it should be extended to 15-20 years.
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James C Duncan
11 years ago
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The ten year residency requirement seems to work. I strongly disagree with bill c428 which changes the 10 year to 3 year residency requirement.
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Anonymous
11 years ago
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I strongly disagree with passing the bill, why should newcomers to Canada be allowed OAS when they haven't worked, lived or were born in Canada, we offer them welfare, free health care as it is. We have to start taking care of our own Seniors and especially the Veterans.
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g. margaret marshall
12 years ago
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This bill is lunacy!
When immigrants arrive in Canada, do they become automatic citizens? I thought one had to live in this country for five years before applying or citizenship. This is nothing more than an attempt to buy ms dhalla votes.
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Marty Woof
4 years ago
This is an issue that must be addressed!
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Anonymous
7 years ago
This unfair and unjust. More liberal milking from the honest taxpayer.
Written on MP Ben Lobb's Website, I support this MP's point of view.
On June 18th, 2009, Liberal MP Ruby Dhalla (Brampton—Springdale) introduced Bill C-428, a Private Members’ Bill to amend the Old Age Security Act. If this bill became law it would essentially reduce the residency requirement for entitlement to a monthly pension from ten years to three.
Currently, in order to qualify for OAS, there is a 10 year residency requirement after the age of 18. If this is met, eligible Canadians can start receiving benefits at age 65. The 10 year requirement period strikes an appropriate balance between an individual’s contribution to Canadian society and the economy and his or her access to a lifelong, publicly funded benefit.
At a cost of over $700 million, this proposal is costly and irresponsible and would be paid for by Canadian taxpayers.
It is reasonable to expect that a person should be required to live in Canada for a minimum period of time before being granted the right to a lifelong public benefit.
WE ARE TEARING TOWARD THE 1,000 SIGNATURE MARK AND THE MOMENTUM IS ABSOLUTELY ELECTRIC!! NOW IS THE TIME TO BLAST THIS LINK TO EVERY PLATFORM YOU USE BECAUSE WE NEED TO HIT THAT THRESHOLD RIGHT NOW!!
Reached 100 supporters
October 2, 2009
23 Comments
A
Anonymous
7 years ago
Featured
Maybe after 20 years of residency when they have contributed to our tax system but not after three.
T
Tami Holden
11 years ago
Featured
You have got to be kidding, in this day and age, when all seniors are suffering....I strongly believe that the minimum ten year contributon should be uphold.
J
Jim Luelo
11 years ago
Featured
This is blatantly unfair to change from 10 years to 3 years! I respect the immigrants to our country but there has to be, as fundamental, investment into the tax base as a contributor. Three years is absurd. In fact it should be extended to 15-20 years.
J
James C Duncan
11 years ago
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The ten year residency requirement seems to work. I strongly disagree with bill c428 which changes the 10 year to 3 year residency requirement.
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Anonymous
11 years ago
Featured
I strongly disagree with passing the bill, why should newcomers to Canada be allowed OAS when they haven't worked, lived or were born in Canada, we offer them welfare, free health care as it is. We have to start taking care of our own Seniors and especially the Veterans.
G
g. margaret marshall
12 years ago
Featured
This bill is lunacy!
When immigrants arrive in Canada, do they become automatic citizens? I thought one had to live in this country for five years before applying or citizenship. This is nothing more than an attempt to buy ms dhalla votes.
M
Marty Woof
4 years ago
This is an issue that must be addressed!
A
Anonymous
7 years ago
This unfair and unjust. More liberal milking from the honest taxpayer.
Maybe after 20 years of residency when they have contributed to our tax system but not after three.