Make your support for OAS reform visible today

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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Dan M. Ottawa, ON
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Stan G. Qualicum Beach, BC
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Rob W. Hamilton
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Kathryn L. Peterborough, ON
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Richard S. New Westminster, BC
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Brian And Annalee S. Toronto, ON
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Stefa K. Victoria, BC
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Victor G. Ottawa, ON
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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

“I am in total support of responsible, modern, fair and so much needed reforms to OAS!!”

Gyda Chud

Vancouver, BC

“It is important to protect seniors but it is not necessary for seniors that are well off to receive the high payments. OAS should be reduced for seniors with a family taxable income over $100,000.”

Chris Long

Cochrane, AB

“As a retiree, I support using OAS to lift all seniors out of poverty and to make life more affordable for our kids and grandkids by making OAS responsible, modern, and fair. It’s a win-win”

Jane Bonsteel

Orillia, ON

“I want to be a good ancestor and leave a better world for future generations.
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.”

Cathy Page

Calgary, AB

“Double the OAS for those seniors earning less than $50K per year and phase it out for those earning over $100K annually”

Steve Z

Ottawa, ON

“The cost of living has put our pensions on a strict diet. We must lower the threshold for qualifying.”

Nancy Crouse

Fort Erie, ON

“There are seniors who are struggling on OAS and GIS. It would be fairer if richers seniors received less so that people who are barely scraping by could receive more.”

Evan Hughes

“Seniors in Ontario have paid millions in income taxes over their lifetimes. Many now require support. It is time that to take up responsibility to create fair reforms to OAS.”

Esther Green

Toronto, ON

“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.”

Nancy Lemon

Kingston, ON

“The government should spend public dollars to support those most in need. That includes making sure cash subsidies like OAS reach those who need them — not those with six-figure incomes.”

Heather Tak

West Vancouver, BC

“Yes, I think OAS should be changed to benefit younger people.”

Cornelis Versfeld

“I support OAS for those in need – let’s rebalance the program to focus on those who could really use support.”

Hero Laird

Edmonton, AB

“Many retired couples already have an unfair tax advantage over singles with pension splitting. Then a single household sees OAS clawback at ~93k and a couple household at ~186k. Clawback on OAS should be based on household income and the savings should be directed to the younger generation and low income seniors who are struggling.”

Catherine Coole

Twillingate, NL

“No issue here w clawbacks/ reductions to OAS starting at a lower income. And for that matter increasing the income of families before child care clawbacks/ reductions kick in! Seems to be logical that younger families w children are in a tighter spot than seniors in relatively high income brackets.”

Ian Pineau

Pembroke, ON

“Yes to lowering the threshold for reducing the total household income before starting a gradual reduction of the annual OAS payments. As a Canadian who is about to turn 70, I know my spouse and I can do just fine with a gradual reduction in OAS once our income exceeds $100,000. With all the priorities for Canada including greater supports for younger people and forging a new path as a middle power, a reduction in the amount my spouse and I receive form OAS is something we will proudly do to support the future of a strong economy in Canada for all concerned.”

Stan Galbraith

Qualicum Beach, BC

“Old Age Security should be based on need, not age. Make better use of public dollars and improve affordability for Canadians of all ages!!!”

Grace M

Vancouver, BC

“Many of my acquaintances – particularly those with a well-formulated Financial Plan – confide that 185k per year is ample income to sustain their lifestyle in retirement. Provided that the benefit (of lowering the clawback threshold) would accrue to seniors that are more in need and to younger generations desperately in need of more benefits, I support the OAS reform campaign.”

Douglas Leavers

Vancouver, BC

““I just assumed that Old Age Security would be clawed back over a certain amount but I’m surprised that in fact the thresholds are so high – and I think that’s unfair. For $185,000 of income to be the threshold for an OAS claw back seems to me well beyond what’s required. In my mind, it should be going to people who really are in need. I think it’s reasonable to ask more financially secure seniors to take a bit less from OAS because we’re in a very difficult situation in our country at this point in time, with a lot of young families really struggling. So now is the time for some of us to step up and contribute a little bit towards changing this."”

Susan Tychie

Victoria, BC

“I would be happy to forego OAS entirely if my income exceeded $93,000 per year. Paying income supplements to prosperous seniors is bad policy. Government spending should be directed to Canadians with demonstrated needs…..young families struggling with housing affordability and low-income seniors. I would like to see policymakers exercise the courage to face a little political backlash in order to correct this badly flawed policy. An elected official that displays that kind of leadership will always get my vote.”

Gary Johnson

Gananoque, ON

“I can live with less OAS to support those who truly need it.”

Robert Quehl

Stratford, ON

“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.”

Paul Larsen

London, ON

“I have 2 adult children in their late20s, early 30s. Both face a challenging economic realities exacerbated by a tax system that is tilted against them. They’re doing well but many in their cohorts are not. Reform begins with the OAS. And yes, I am subject to the clawback. I have skin in the game and want these changes.”

Dan McCarthy

Ottawa, ON

“Instead of the rich getting richer how about we help ensure that seniors that are struggling get the support they need. If your combined household income is over $100,000 it’s pretty rich to say your suffering.”

Peter Cech

Burnaby, BC

Who's signing up

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

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

Personal leadership

Generational solidarity

Using public dollars wisely

Win-Win

You’re not alone

Generational change

What People Are Saying

Thank you!