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statements by members oct 1 2024. The Bloc Québécois is advocating for a 10% increase in Old Age Security (OAS) payments for all Canadians aged 65 and older, not just those in Quebec. This proposal is part of Bill C-319, which the Bloc is pushing to pass by late October 2024. The Bloc's demand stems from a previous federal decision to increase OAS only for seniors aged 75 and over, which they argue is unfair to younger seniors.

Although the Bloc Québécois is based in Quebec, their proposal would apply to all Canadian seniors, not just those in Quebec. The bill's passage, however, would require government approval and faces legislative and budgetary challenges. The projected cost of this increase is significant, which has led to concerns about its impact on other federal spending priorities​
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