Petition to the Government of Canada
  Whereas:
  
    It is important to respect and support those who built today’s society;
    The name “Old Age Security pension” is derogatory for a certain segment of the population;
    This program was named in 1952, almost 70 years ago;
    Life expectancy in Canada is increasing;
    In 1951, the average life expectancy for Canadians was about 68 years, and statistics show that in 2018 Canadians were living an average of 81 years; and
    It is discriminatory to state that an individual becomes old on their 65th birthday.
  
  
    We, the undersigned, citizens of Canada, electors of Portneuf—Jacques-Cartier, and residents of the Province of Quebec, call upon the  Government of Canada to:
    1. Remove “old age” from the name of the “Old Age Security pension” program by consulting the Canadian organizations that represent these citizens; and
    2. Modernize and change the program’s name to make it more respectful and dignified for these individuals.