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Stealing From the Future: The High Cost of Senior Benefits
In this episode of Classonomics, Sabrina Maddeaux and Mike Moffatt break down why political promises to give "more money to seniors" actually enrich Canada's wealthiest demographic, the myth that retirees "paid into" Old Age Security, how brutal child benefit clawbacks contrast with generous senior write-offs, and how taking money from young workers is quietly hurting the economy.
Chapters:
00:00:00 The Problem with “More Money for Seniors”
00:02:53 How OAS Works & Why Income Thresholds Matter
00:04:36 The Conservative Payout Plan
00:05:41 Seniors vs. Struggling Young Families
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