SHOW UP – SPEAK UP – GATHER TOGETHER
NEXT RALLY DATE IN VERNON, BC: September 19, 10:30am – 1:00pm Seniors Tin Cup will be out once again rallying to draw attention to the fact that seniors are not provided enough pension to live with dignity. A lot of seniors live below $25,000 poverty line. We are not asking for money from the public – we ask that the Federal Government increase the Guaranteed Income Supplement, so that ALL Canadian Seniors can live with dignity. JOIN US FOR THE NEXT RALLY We will be sitting at the Main intersections on 30th Avenue and HWY 97 in Vernon, BC on September 19th from 10:30am – 1:00pm. Make and bring…
New Numbers: Recent Income Survey Statistics
While we patiently wait for the federal government to sort itself out, we’ve pulled together some numbers and summaries for you from several reputable sources – the Government of Canada Public Pensions website, the National Seniors Strategy website, and the most recent Statistics Canada Income Survey (2022), and Made in CA. We encourage you to visit the actual official websites for more detailed and up to date information, as numbers are often adjusted for inflation and may be subject to change. Yearly Income For Canadians Aged 65 or Over The average monthly income for Canadians over 65 years of age is $1,883, which is $22,600 per year (December 2024). This…
A Heartfelt Thanks to all who came out in support of the October 5 Rally!
We had a few new communities joining us, included Terrace and Salmon Arm – Welcome! – and so great to see different generations coming out in support of elders. Thanks to all communities, volunteers, and participants who came out in good weather and not-so-good weather to support the October 5 Seniors Tin Cup Rally for fair seniors pensions. A huge thank you to the Businesses in Armstrong and Vernon who donated a prize for the draw held during the Vernon rally (see list below!). Vernon also had Tim Horton’s coffee and doughnuts donated! Much appreciated! Stay tuned for our next rally in 2025 – BUT – we encourage all Seniors…
