PresentedPaper451-01167 · Parliament 45

Increase seniors' pension

Petitioners ask the Minister of Finance to provide Canadian seniors aged 65 and older a livable annual pension of at least $25,252, ensuring their income exceeds the federal poverty line.

Why we would sign this petition

  • Raises incomes above poverty, reducing hardship and improving seniors’ health and dignity.
  • Specifies a clear monetary target ($25,252) that makes the goal measurable and accountable.
  • Sets a simple age-based eligibility (65+), focusing help on retirees with limited private income.

Why we wouldn’t sign this petition

  • Funding the increase may require significant spending, forcing cuts elsewhere or higher taxes.
  • A single $25,252 threshold may not reflect regional cost differences or household circumstances.
  • Could affect incentives for private retirement saving and add administrative complexity to verify eligibility.

The summary and both sets of reasons are AI-generated from the petition and given equal weight. Claims are the petitioners’ own; consult the official record for the full text.

Official petition

Petition to the House of Commons We, the undersigned, citizens and residents of Canada, call upon the Honorable Francois- Philippe Champagne, Minister of Finance, to provide Canadian seniors, age 65 and older, a liveable Pension above the poverty line of $25,252.00 per year.

Government response

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