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Canadians want to fix Old Age Security: Stephanie urges us to think beyond ourselves. In a show of intergenerational solidarity, a growing number of Canadian seniors are telling Generation Squeeze that they are willing to give up their Old Age Security (OAS) benefit if it means diverting the funds to those in need: Seniors living in poverty and younger Canadians suffering through a crisis of affordability. There are 10 parts to our series: Canadians want to fix Old Age Security. In this tenth episode Stephanie, a retired physician and mother of three in Victoria admits she didn’t have to struggle “the way younger generation are struggling now” and suggests we should all “think beyond ourselves” when we consider how government budgets should prioritize the needs of its citizens. Stephanie thinks the Generation Squeeze plan to fix OAS is a win-win! OAS is 75 years out of date. Its 1950s design is dragging down today’s budget, and letting down seniors and young people alike. 75%... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LfJQyoBR6WI