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Greens policy on old age pensions

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Should old age pensions be increased?

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Public statements

Answer: Yes

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Very strongly agree

Yes, but only for low income pensioners

The Green Party of Canada would strongly agree with increasing old age pensions for low-income pensioners, as this aligns with their commitment to social justice, reducing income inequality, and supporting vulnerable populations. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly agree

Yes

The Green Party of Canada generally supports increasing social benefits, including old age pensions. While their platform does not explicitly mention increasing old age pensions, they have advocated for a Guaranteed Livable Income, which would likely include increased support for seniors. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Agree

No, but indexed to the rate of inflation

While the Green Party of Canada may not explicitly advocate for indexing old age pensions to the rate of inflation, they would likely support measures that ensure seniors' financial security and maintain the purchasing power of their pensions. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Neutral

Yes, and implement a PISA (personal investment security account) system

There is not enough information available to determine the Green Party of Canada's stance on implementing a PISA system. Their platform does not mention this specific policy, and it is unclear how it would align with their broader policy goals. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly disagree

No

The Green Party of Canada is unlikely to support not increasing old age pensions, as they generally advocate for stronger social safety nets and support for vulnerable populations, including seniors.

Very strongly disagree

No, and decrease old age pensions

The Green Party of Canada would strongly disagree with decreasing old age pensions, as this goes against their commitment to social justice and support for vulnerable populations, including seniors. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Very strongly disagree

No, and repeal the Canadian Pension Plan

The Green Party of Canada would strongly disagree with repealing the Canadian Pension Plan, as this would undermine the financial security of seniors and go against their commitment to social justice and support for vulnerable populations. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

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