Government commitment
Completed - fully metStrong Middle ClassCycle 2015· status updated Mar 22, 2019
Cancel the increase in age of eligibility for Old Age Security (OAS) from 65 to 67.
What success looks like
The age of eligibility for Old Age Security (OAS) has been returned to 65 and provides greater financial security for Canada's most vulnerable seniors.
Government's narrative on progress
The government cancelled the planned increase in age of eligibility for Old Age Security, so that eligibility is maintained at age 65. This will help ensure that Canadian seniors benefit from a secure and dignified retirement.
Note: this is the government's own description, not an independent assessment.