Mr. Kevin Wagdin at the Finance Committee

On June 3rd, 2021. See this statement in context.

June 3rd, 2021 / 3:55 p.m.

Director, Seniors and Pensions Policy Secretariat, Income Security and Social Development Branch, Department of Employment and Social Development

Kevin Wagdin

Sure. According to the 2018 Canadian income survey, the percentage of OAS pensioners with incomes below $30,000—so, the percentage of seniors between the ages of 65 and 74 with an income below $30,000—was 52%. That percentage increases for seniors 75 and over to 59%.

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