Making the middle class pay: Ottawa's plan to revamp old age benefits raises serious issues of fairness

Article Abstract:

Canadian Finance Minister Paul Martin plans to introduce two bills in fall 1997 that would make sweeping changes to Canada's pension system. Younger taxpayers would be required to contribute more money, but receive lower benefits upon retirement. The bills are likely to provoke heated debate.

Laws, regulations and rules, Economic policy, Retirement income, Income distribution, Conflict of generations, Generation gap, Martin, Paul (Canadian government official), Canada. Pension Plan

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Putting a price on health

Article Abstract:

Canada's Progressive Conservative Party leaders have said they might consider allowing provinces to impose health-care user fees for some services. Because of rising government health-care expenditures, the public seems more willing to support user fees.

Health care reform, User fees

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