Bloc Québécois Pressures Liberals with Pension Hike Demand

Bloc threatens to withdraw support from the Liberal minority government if pension increase for seniors aged 65-74 is not approved by October 29.

The Bloc Québécois is demanding a 10% increase in Old Age Security (OAS) payments for seniors between the ages of 65 and 74.
Bloc Leader Yves-François Blanchet has set an ultimatum for the Liberal government to approve the pension hike by October 29.
The proposed pension increase would cost an estimated $16 billion over five years, adding to the national debt.
The Bloc has indicated it will initiate discussions with other opposition parties to bring down the government if their demands are not met.
The Liberal government has survived a second non-confidence vote, with the NDP and Bloc Québécois voting against a Conservative motion.