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Author: Frederick Vettese
Publication Date: March 17, 2026 - 17:39
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Where do our health care dollars go?
March 17, 2026
The quest for better health care is a national obsession in many countries, and an important issue for Canadian seniors. When it comes to spending money on health care, Canada is doing well compared to other developed countries.
OTTAWA — A new poll shows that three-quarters of Canadians, and most retirees, support scaling back Old Age Security (OAS) for seniors making more than $100,000 per year.
The poll, conducted by Research Co. for advocacy group Generation Squeeze, finds that 73 per cent of Canadians support targeting OAS to households with incomes below $100,000. The proposal was supported by 79 per cent of Liberal voters, 77 per cent of Conservative voters and 78 per cent of NDP voters.
Some three-quarters of retirees who took the poll also said they supported the change.
Under the current rules...
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A trial date has been set for an Ontario man facing 12 charges in connection with a fatal May long weekend boat crash two years ago.
March 27, 2026 - 09:36 | Aaron D’Andrea | Global News - Ottawa
A trial date has been set for an Ontario man facing 12 charges in connection with a fatal May long weekend boat crash two years ago.
March 27, 2026 - 09:36 | Aaron D’Andrea | Global News - Canada



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