Should we cut seniors’ benefits? | Cost of Living

Ottawa is spending more than ever on seniors’ benefits — more than $80 billion annually — and that’s only going to climb. So, is it time to look at Old Age Security reform again? Plus, how the fashion industry is responding to a wave of people literally downsizing while using GLP-1s. And, we speak to economist Chris Ragan about why the federal government needs to handle the deficit now — before a crisis hits.

00: 00 - Intro

02:02 - Old age security

11:40 - Fashion and GLP-1s

16:36 - The deficit

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