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Reactions to the 2012 Federal Budget

Posted on: March 30, 2012 - 6:01am

Below are some links to commentary and analysis of the 2012 Federal Budget. Most notably in yesterday's budget is the increase in age for Old Age Security from 65 to 67 which will disproportionally effect low income and unemployed seniors.

More Information: 
Federal Budget 2012: Seniors’ poverty could rise with OAS cuts | The Star
A budget that screws the planet for short-term profits | Rabble
Federal budget commentary and analysis | CCPA
Ministers tout ‘modest’ Tory plan to slash spending, shrink public service | Globe and Mail
Federal budget: EI changes dismissed as attack on vulnerable | The Spec
Budget: Government confirms plan to raise pension eligibility age | Canada.com
Jim Flaherty’s 2012 federal budget speech: Full text
Budget highlights: Old age security, packing in the penny | The Tyee
A less than incredible shrinking budget | CBC
Federal budget 2012: What you should know | Globe and Mail
Budget 2012 | Federal Government
Delayed OAS 'aging people into poverty' | Herald News
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