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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.

Read our 2023 Pre-Budget Submission to the Federal Finance Committee

Ahead of budget consultations

Read our quick Fact Sheet Curious to learn more? This two page summary outlines the issues.

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.

SSTF on AM680 City News

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 

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Radio interview on 980 CFPL, March 23rd, 2021: London Live with Mike Stubbs

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Radio interview on Zoomer Radio, March 3rd, 2021: Fight Back with Libby Znaimer

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Government Submission

The Minister of Finance, Chrystia Freeland, requested ideas from the public for the upcoming budget. Submitted in spring 2021: Let's Talk Budget 2021

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