Mr. Speaker, I rise today to present a petition on behalf of Canadians from coast to coast to coast who again take great exception to the government's decision to raise the eligibility age for OAS from 65 to 67, something the Liberal Party would never do.
The petitioners are explaining that for those who work in physically challenging environments and who look forward to retiring in comfort at the age of 65, to now have to work an additional two years is just unconscionable.
The petitioners are suggesting that the government reverse this decision, as it would have a drastic impact on our young people, who are right now the highest unemployed and underemployed in the country in terms of being able to find employment.