This was forwarded to me in an e-mail , and I know we have discussed this before but thought I would forward it here. Hope it doesn't get everyones blood pressure up to high..........


Date: January 17, 2011 7:39:01 PM PST (CA)
> Subject: FW: Bill C-428  Proposed Old Age Security change
>
> > >
> > >
> > > I am pleased to respond to your electronic message, which was forwarded to
> > > me by the Office of the
> > >
> > > Prime Minister, the Right Honourable Stephen Harper, regarding private
> > > member's Bill C-428.
> > >
> > > As you know, Bill C-428 proposes to amend the Old Age Security Act to
> > > reduce the residence requirement for entitlement to a monthly pension
> > > from ten years to three years. This private member's bill was introduced
> > > in the House of Commons by M..P. Ruby Dhalla, a Liberal Opposition Member.
> > >
> > > As the Minister responsible, I have been very clear that when this Bill
> > > comes forward we will strongly oppose it.
> > >
> > > The Old Age Security (OAS) pension is paid to seniors in recognition of
> > > the contribution that they have made to Canadian society, the economy,
> > > and their
> > > community. The OAS program is non-contributory and is based solely on age
> > > and residence in Canada after the age of 18. The ten-year residence rule
> > > is
> > > consistent with many other countries that have residence or contribution
> > > requirements associated with their national pensions to ensure that
> > > benefits are given in proportion
> > > to years of residence or affiliation with their pension programs. With
> > > this in mind, it is felt that the current ten-year residence requirement
> > > represents a balance
> > > between a reasonable contribution to Canadian society and the right to
> > > receive a lifelong pension.
> > >
> > > It is estimated that reducing the ten-year eligibility requirement to
> > > three years would cost over $700 million annually in additional OAS and
> > > Guaranteed
> > > Income Supplement benefits. Given that the OAS program is funded entirely
> > > from general tax revenues, this would be costly and place an additional
> > > burden on
> > > the Canadian taxpayer..
> >
> > > Yours sincerely,
> > >
> > The Hon. Diane Finley, P.C., M.P.
> > > Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development
> > >
> > >
> > > Bill #C-428 [THANKS TO RUBY DHALLA AND BOB RAE]
> > > Only if you disagree with this Bill ... pass this message along.
> > >
> > > This bill should not have seen the light of day ... and yet it will
> > > receive second reading at the next sitting of parliament.
> > >
> > > Please read the bill and make your own decision. If you disagree with the
> > > bill send this to everyone over the age of 50 in your address book ......
> > > or
> > > those who may be turning 50 a few years.
> > >
> > > Hopefully, by letting your member of parliament know your feelings on the
> > > bill, it will be defeated..
> > >
> > > If you agree with the bill you don't need to do anything..
> > >
> > > URGENT ATTENTION About Our OAS pensions Bill C-428 An Act to Amend the
> > > Old Age Security Act (residency requirements)
> > >
> > Bill C-428 will allow recent immigrants to apply for OAS in 3 years
> > instead
> > > of the existing 10.
> >
> > > This bill had first reading in the house on June 18, 2009. It was
> > > seconded
> > > by Bob Rae! MP Ms. Ruby Dhalla who introduced the bill represents the
> > > riding of Brampton whose population is mainly East Indian. Right now
> > > you have to have lived in Canada for 10 > years in order to qualify
> > > for Old Age Security. She wants the time reduced to 3 years. Thousands
> > > could come to Canada when they are 62 years
> > > old, never having worked or contributed to this country's tax system,
> > > etc. and qualify for full Old Age Security benefits. 10 years minimum is
> > > > reasonable - 3 is not!
> > >
> > > Look this up, Google C-428 and you will see this bill has only one
> > > purpose, and that is to 'featherbed' a select group of people for votes.
> > >
> > > I certainly hope this bill does not get passed. It is about time we
> > > called our elected MP's to ask them to NOT support this bill. Their
> > > response may
> > > be one factor in helping us determine who gets elected in the next
> > > election.
> > >
> > > What Can You Do?
> > >
> > > 1. Spread the message to family, friends and e-mail buds.
> > >
> > > 2. Write letters, send e-mails to all your list and call Members of
> > > Parliament
> > >
> > > It is time Canada looked after it's vets and long-term citizens before
> > > tossing OUR hard-earned money around on people who have no right to this
> > > money, never having paid taxes or contributed to our economy. If a family
> > > wishes to bring elderly relatives here and are willing to waive their own
> > > right to collect these funds in order that the elderly relatives can
> > > receive them ... fine. Otherwise, do not expect the Canadian taxpayers to
> > > > do it.
> > > There are too many people abusing the generosity of the Canadian people..
> > > We need to stop this NOW. We, our children and our grand children
> > > currently owe the global investment community over $500 billion dollars
> > > ... the sum of our accumulated National Debt that is never publicized.
> > >> ------------------------------------------Now READ THIS..
> > ---------------------------------------------------------------------------->>Canada Pensions...> Only in Canada> * It is interesting to know thatthe federal Government of Canada> allows :>> * A monthly pension of :$1,890.00 to a simple refugee> * plus :580.00 in social aid>>==========>> * A grand total of : $2,470.00 monthly>>X 12 months> ==========>$28,920.00 annual income>>>> By comparison, the Old Age Pension ofa senior citizen who has> contributed to the development of Our BeautifulBig Country during 40 or50> years, CANNOT receive more than :>> *Amount/month $1,012.00 in Old Age Pension and> Guaranteed IncomeSupplement>> X 12 months>============>> $12,144.00 annual income>> * A difference of :$16,776.00 per year>>>> * Perhaps our senior citizens shouldask for the Status of Refugeesinstead of applying for Old Age Pension.>> *Let us send this message to as many Canadians as possible, and maybetheallowance of refugee could then be reduced to $1,012.00, and that ofour>Canadian pensioners raised to $2,470.00 per month. (who actuallydeserveit) the money that they have been paying in income taxes for 40 or50years,>> AN INCREDIBLE NONSENSE !!!> OUR CANADIAN SENIORSCITIZENS, DESERVE BETTER> Please circulate this text to see the reaction ofyour contacts