The Old Age Security Act, don't change it. Bill C -428

Published on June 21st, 2010

Published on July 14th, 2010

Staff ~ The Aurora 

Dear Editor:

If I was an American citizen moving from Kansas City, I would not expect the Canadian Government to give me a pension without contributing to it over the years. Why should a new Canadian, who is a senior citizen, receive special benefits? I agree that we should help new Canadians to settle down in our communities with benefits set aside for it, but not to change a Canadian Act so immigrants don't have to wait 10 years to receive benefits. In no way would I agree to this, and nor would most Canadians agree to such a change.

If Immigrants want the same benefits as Canadians have, they should work for them, no special handouts of Canadian's tax dollars. We have paid into this pension with many years of hard work. It is noted already that a large percentage of Canadian seniors are living below the poverty line. Why should we reach out to others first when our own seniors are struggling. If you are an immigrant and want your elders to come to this country, you should be there to support them and to look after them. I can see elders coming from a very dangerous, war-torn country, and get help. Otherwise, there should never be any changes in our Acts, laws, and lifestyles, to accommodate others. There is also a difference between refugees and immigrants.

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