Should there be more OAS clawbacks as the program costs more and more?

2026-02-06 - 11:05

One of the great public policy challenges we face as a nation is the concept of intergenerational fairness. The problem is exacerbated by demographic realities. Baby boomers and those older still make up a large portion of the population and are a powerful voting bloc not only because of their sheer numbers, but also because they tend to vote more predictably than other generations. Accordingly, politicians might feel inclined to pander to this group. Good public policy may be sacrificed in the name of shrewd retail politics. Read More