David

Husband, daddy. Lover of nature, music. Entertained by life. Bassist, Tin-basher.

[David @dmury80]

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[David @dmury80]

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[L. Wayne Mathison @WayneMathison]

Alright, let’s dismantle this myth, brick by brick.

1. Harper Ended CPP, OAS, GIS?

False. CPP (Canada Pension Plan) is jointly managed by federal and provincial governments, and Harper didn’t have the authority to “end” it even if he wanted to. In fact, CPP reforms under Harper focused on its sustainability, including the 2012 agreement to strengthen it.
As for OAS (Old Age Security) and GIS (Guaranteed Income Supplement), Harper proposed gradually raising the OAS eligibility age from 65 to 67 by 2029. This change didn’t touch GIS and was intended to keep the system financially sustainable. Justin Trudeau later reversed this. To call that “ending” anything is a huge stretch.

2. Raised the Retirement Age?

Partially true, but with nuance. Harper’s adjustment was for OAS eligibility and phased in so gradually that many Canadians wouldn’t have felt the impact until well into the future. It didn’t touch CPP or private pensions. The motive? Responding to Canada’s aging population and rising life expectancies. It wasn’t a wild austerity measure—it was actuarial math.

3. Cut $5 Trillion in Healthcare?

Whoa, 5 trillion? That’s not even in the ballpark of federal healthcare funding totals over Harper’s term. The figure likely stems from a misunderstanding of the Canada Health Transfer (CHT). Harper moved to a formula tying transfer increases to GDP growth (with a 3% floor), instead of an automatic 6% increase. The provinces still got annual funding increases—just smaller ones.

As for “5 trillion,” Canada’s entire GDP was roughly $2 trillion per year during Harper’s time. To believe he “cut” $5 trillion is to believe he erased more than two entire Canadian economies. Hyperbole much?

4. PMJT Restored All of This?

Trudeau did roll back the OAS age adjustment and increased GIS for low-income seniors. However, it’s worth noting that Canada’s healthcare funding struggles have worsened under his leadership, with provinces continually calling for more funding. The gap Trudeau claims to have “restored” is still a sore spot in federal-provincial relations.

5. Imagine What a Pierre Poilievre Majority Will Do?

This is pure speculation designed to stoke fear. Poilievre has criticized Trudeau’s spending, but that doesn’t automatically translate to “slashing” programs. Fear-mongering isn’t a substitute for policy analysis. If Poilievre forms a government, his decisions will be guided by his platform and the fiscal realities of the time—not some imagined doomsday scenario.

The Bottom Line

These claims exaggerate Harper’s record, ignore policy nuances, and slap Trudeau with a superhero cape. Canadians deserve better than hyperbolic talking points. Let’s focus on facts, not fantasies.

[David @dmury80]

@lecrae My son (11) loves your music, we typically listen together which allows me to answer questions that come up. We are from northern Canada, so will probably never have an opportunity to catch a live show here. Any shows coming up around Baltimore the first week in July?

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[David @dmury80]

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