NDP Convention: 3-03-13 Resolution on Seniors and Retirees

3-03-13 Resolution on Seniors and Retirees

Submitted by Winnipeg Centre

WHEREAS many seniors in Canada continue to live in poverty; and

WHEREAS every Canadian should have a right to retire in dignity; and

WHEREAS raising age eligibility limits unfairly penalizes the working poor and disabled:

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Section 3.7.a of the policy book be amended to read:

a. Maintaining the universality of Old Age Security (OAS) and increasing funding for the Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) with eligibility set at age 65.

Motion Passed.

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