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The Modernization Mantra: Toward a New Architecture for Canada's Adult Benefits

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  • Ken Battle
  • Michael Mendelson
  • Sherri Torjman

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Conceived in the 1930s and 1940s and constructed largely in the 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s, Canada's socialsecurity system needs to be modernized to meet the challenges and demands imposed upon it from profound changes in the economy, society, and the political system. Some progress is being made, such as reforms to family policy (notably the National Child Benefit, parental leave, and child care), the retirement income system (e.g., partial funding of the Canada and Quebec Pension Plans and the evolution of income-tested old-age pensions) and tax benefits for persons with disabilities. However, a vast area of Canadian social policy -- "adult benefits" (i.e., income supports and employment services for working-age adults) -- remains largely unreformed and inadequate. This paper makes the case for reform and puts forward some bold ideas for a new "architecture" of adult benefits that would restructure federal and provincial/territorial programs, including Employment Insurance, welfare, and supports for the working poor.

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  • Ken Battle & Michael Mendelson & Sherri Torjman, 2005. "The Modernization Mantra: Toward a New Architecture for Canada's Adult Benefits," Canadian Public Policy, University of Toronto Press, vol. 31(4), pages 431-438, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:cpp:issued:v:31:y:2005:i:4:p:431-438
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    1. David A. Green, 2007. "A Cautionary Discussion about Relying on Human Capital Policy to Meet Redistributive Goals," Canadian Public Policy, University of Toronto Press, vol. 33(4), pages 397-418, December.
    2. Heisz, Andrew, 2007. "Inegalite et redistribution du revenu au Canada : 1976 a 2004," Direction des études analytiques : documents de recherche 2007298f, Statistics Canada, Direction des études analytiques.
    3. Heisz, Andrew, 2007. "Income Inequality and Redistribution in Canada: 1976 to 2004," Analytical Studies Branch Research Paper Series 2007298e, Statistics Canada, Analytical Studies Branch.

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