You've already raised your voice in support of responsible, modern, and fair reforms to OAS. The next step is to make sure Ottawa knows you stand behind this change.

Strong movements don’t stay quiet — they are visible.

You can make your support for updating OAS visible by sharing a sentence or two about why it matters to you, along with a photo.

Together, we can put real faces and voices behind the polling and petition numbers — making it clear that seniors are stepping forward and speaking up for change.

We’ll use your words and photo in our outreach — online and in person — to show that this support is real. Including a photo helps ensure your voice is seen as genuine and personal, something that matters today more than ever.

It's a small step, but one that reminds political leaders Canadians are ready and waiting for them to deliver the changes we want.

 

Not sure what to say? Check out the "Writing Tips" tab for some ideas on where to start, and then put them in your own words.

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Tell us why OAS reform matters to you — in your own words

Thanks for taking the next step in supporting OAS reform by sharing a quote and a photo. If you're wondering where to start, consider writing about:

  • Why improving OAS matters to you
  • What feels unfair about the current system
  • Why it’s important to better support seniors in need
  • How this change could help younger generations

You can start with phrases like “I believe…”, “As a retiree…”, or “It doesn’t make sense that…”

Even one sentence is enough. The strongest quotes are simple — no need to get it perfect. Your voice will make a difference!

Here are a few ideas that could help you get started!
Personal leadership

As a retiree, I’m comfortable receiving a bit less from OAS if it helps ensure other seniors aren’t left behind.

I am willing to take less from OAS to invest more in the things that matter for my kids and grandchildren, like affordable homes, child care, and education.

Generational solidarity

It’s time to reduce OAS subsidies for financially secure retirees, so we can eliminate seniors’ poverty and make life more affordable for young and working people.

By reforming OAS, we can strengthen support for seniors who need it, while also helping younger Canadians who are struggling with the cost of living.

It doesn’t make sense that families with kids lose support at much lower incomes than retirees, especially when seniors are less likely to be in poverty and generally better off financially.

Using public dollars wisely

It doesn’t make sense to send $18,000 a year to retired couples with six-figure incomes when others can’t afford the basics.

We should spend public dollars in ways that help the most. That means making sure cash subsidies like OAS reach those who need them — not those with six-figure incomes.

Old Age Security should be based on need, not age. That’s how we make better use of public dollars and improve affordability for Canadians of all ages.

Win-Win

We can lift all seniors out of poverty and make life more affordable for our kids and grandkids by making OAS responsible, modern, and fair. It’s a win-win.

You’re not alone

Most Canadians — including most seniors — support updating OAS. I’m one of them. It’s time for Ottawa to deliver the change we’re asking for.

Generational change

Responsible changes to OAS will unlock the biggest improvement to affordability in a generation. I’m proud to stand with others in calling on Ottawa to deliver this legacy.

 

What People Are Saying

“Hey you political strategists—how about some soundbites reflecting the wisdom of seniors who know when they have enough, and when is the time to pass it forward to our kids and grandkids? Yes, some of us seniors are struggling too, but our whole generation is not vulnerable! And those of us are not are willing and anxious to help!”
Dr. Tim Baker
Guelph, ON
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“The current OAS system is very outdated and completely unsustainable, especially given budget deficits, defence spending needs, and the strain that young families are under given the huge asset inflation that has occurred since 2008. OAS should be there to support deprived seniors; not second homes and European vacations for wealthy seniors like myself.”
Wayne Matthews
Calgary, AB
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“Canada needs to be fair for all Canadians. This is one step in the right direction.”
Erin Kastner
Surrey, BC
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“As seniors who receive the OAS but never have to think about how to pay for groceries or any other essentials my husband and I support the idea of less government funds going to seniors who don’t really need them. It is important that the savings are then used to increase funding for seniors, and others with various disablility challeges, who are struggling to pay for life necessities. Let’s have a Guaranteed Livable Income.!”
Beth Quesnel
Prince George, BC
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“I am a 69 year old recent retiree after a long career in the pulp and paper industry. I support the Generation Squeeze campaign to revise the OAS program to reduce or eliminate payments with those of us fortunate to have both a company pension and savings. OAS was designed to provide support to those of lesser means. To ensure the cost of this program remains affordable for taxpayers and future generations it makes sense to reduce or eliminate the benefit to those who do not need it (such as me).”
Larry Cross
Port Alberni, BC
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RW
“Here in Kelowna I went to a recent talk by our MP, Stephen Fuhr, where in response to a question he asked the audience for a show of hands to see how many supported OAS reform. 75% were immediately in favour.”
Richard Ward
Kelowna, BC
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“My husband, my parents (who are in their 80s) and I all agree that OAS needs to be reformed so that our taxes help those that really need government support (increase GIS, more student grants, more childcare at reasonable rates, etc) and not the affluent elderly making over $150k/yr.”
Marion Bernard
Langley City, BC
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“I am 70. I support reforms to OAS even though it will likely negatively effect my fiscal position it will preserve support for seniors and just as important it will help give a leg up to our younger citizens and that is a excellent social investment. Happy to pitch in where I can. Canada True North Strong and Free”
Patrick Chamberlain
Nanaimo, BC
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ME
“As a senior collecting OAS I support reducing the income limit for collecting OAS because I want a better life for my grandchildren.”
Mark Ekelund
Quesnel, BC
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“Money saved by reforming OAS could be used for younger generations and those seniors who truly need it.”
Maureen Pennington
Calgary, AB
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“The measure of a just society is one in which we look after each other, the younger and the elders, regardless of whether we’re across the street from each other, or clear across the country. Distributing our common kitty according to need is fair and just, and makes for a civil society in which everyone can feel safe and cared for.”
Miguel Hortiguela
Toronto, ON
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“I believe it’s time to stop subsidizing lucky seniors like myself who lived in an extraordinary time during our nation’s history. Millennials are living through an extraordinary challenging time. Let’s not add to it by taking more than our fair share.”
Sandra Hayes
Waterloo, ON
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EF
“The threshold for clawback needs to be reduced from $185,000 to allow more money to go to seniors that need it (some desperately in these current times). Our younger generations struggle to make ends meet, especially young families and those that live in major cities. They also continue to be taxed unfairly in support of older Canadians that don’t need Government help. Most seniors can live quite comfortably on $100,000 a year!”
Elayne Fraser
Burlington, ON
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JM
“Canada can do better than enriching seniors with OAP benefits who already have adequate incomes for their needs. Instead, direct the savings to low income seniors, struggling families, anyone struggling to make ends meet in these challenging economic times.”
Janice Mcardle
Victoria, BC
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KL
“Social safety net support should be used to help those in most need.”
Kawai Lam
Toronto, ON
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“Any reasonable person can see that the OAS, as presently configured, is unfair and unsustainable.”
Gary Roberts
Charlottetown, PE
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KS
“Age is just a number. It doesn’t make sense to me that OAS isn’t based more on need, such as a lower threshold of income.”
Kate Stacey
Toronto, ON
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“Keep up the good work for fairness”
Debbie Connolly
Antigonish, NS
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RB
“This change is long overdue.”
Ross Beatson
Burlington, ON
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“As a retiree, I’m comfortable receiving a bit less from OAS if it helps ensure other seniors aren’t left behind.

It doesn’t make sense to send $18,000 a year to retired couples with six-figure incomes when others can’t afford the basics.”
John Tak
West Vancouver, BC
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KL
“OAS should be there for those who need it.”
Karen Lathe
ON
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MW
“Fairness and balance is something we can do for the next generation.”
Mike Wong
Port Coquitlam, BC
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“We need OAS reform. The savings can then be used to help seniors in need and most importantly our young people.”
Douglas Waterman
North Vancouver, BC
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VS
“Poor seniors need more money to cover the costs of basic living: rent, food, transportation. Wealthy seniors don’t need the extra income. It’s icing on their cake. Make the system more equitable so it benefits those who most need it.”
Verna Stone
Victoria, BC
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SJ
“I believe in generational fairness and responsible fiscal policy. Far too many G20 countries are facing catastrophic debt burdens because they have privileged the interests of an asset-rich baby boomer voting bloc over critical investments into present priorities such as infrastructure and education that is key to ensuring economic competitiveness.”
Sartaj Javed
ON
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