Updates
This section will keep you informed of how we're reaching the public and government. Below you'll find links to articles written about SSTF, radio interviews, and proposals we have submitted to the Ministry of Finance.
Interview on Radio-Canada Point du jour
SSTF was interviewed on the French morning show, Point du jour for CBC Radio-Canada Saskatchewan on March 20th, 2023. Listen below.
Interview on AM680 City News
SSTF was interviewed on AM680 City News in March 2023, which was broadcasted nationally! Listen to it below.
Official Paper Petition is Read in the House of Commons
Our Government Paper Petition was presented by MP Elizabeth May in March 2023.
Interview with Bruce Sellery
SSTF's Founder Jane Robertson, was interviewed on the podcast Moolala: Money Made Simple with Bruce Sellery in February 2023.
Official Paper Petition is Read in the House of Commons
Our Government Paper Petition was presented by MP Judy Sgro in February 2023.
Official Paper Petition is Read in the House of Commons
Our Government Paper Petition was presented by MP Rachel Blaney in December 2022.
Official Paper Petition is Read in the House of Commons
Our Government Paper Petition was presented by Liberal MP Churence Rogers in December 2022.
Official Paper Petition is Read in the House of Commons
Our Government Paper Petition was presented by Conservative MP John Brassard in November 2022.
Official Paper Petition is Read in the House of Commons
Our Government Paper Petition was presented by NDP MP Alistair MacGregor in June 2022.
Interview with CBC's St John's Morning Show in Newfoundland
SSTF's Founder, Jane Robertson, was interviewed by host Krissy Holmes on Friday, May 13th, 2022.
Official E-Petition is Read in the House of Commons
Our E-Petition was presented by MP Julie Dzerowicz in March 2022.
Written Submission to the Federal Finance Committee for the 2022 Pre-Budget Consultations
Article in the Toronto Star July 2021
"Single seniors group cries foul on tax rules " was written by The Toronto Star's real estate reporter, Tess Kalinowski. The article contains interviews with SSTF's founder, Jane Robertson, and some of our supporters.
Please note that while the comments by the financial planner in the article may imply a direct financial transfer of RRSP/RRIF funds to a beneficiary of choice, that is not what SSTF is advocating. We're advocating a transfer of RRSP/RRIF funds only to the RRSP/RRIF fund of the beneficiary - exactly the same benefit currently available to couples, and the tax implication would be the same.
CBC Radio The Cost of Living May 2021
The Cost of Living featured a segment about the unfairness single seniors in Canada face. Some of our supporters were interviewed, and they mentioned SSTF's efforts.
Press Release in Response to Federal Budget April 2021
Article in The Globe and Mail
"'‘We’re really discarded’ – an 83-year-old on taxes and discrimination against singles" is written by The Globe And Mail's personal finance columnist, Rob Carrick. The article features an interview with SSTF founder, Jane Robertson, and highlights the unfairness faced by single seniors. It was published on March 30th, 2021.
Radio Interviews
Radio interview on AM 570 News, March 23rd, 2021: Kitchener Today with Brian Bourke
Radio interview on 980 CFPL, March 23rd, 2021: London Live with Mike Stubbs
Radio interview on Zoomer Radio, March 3rd, 2021: Fight Back with Libby Znaimer
