Cinema, several government agencies and some large stores offer substantial discounts for seniors. A few of these reductions are the result of efforts made by the FADOQ (Fédération de l'âge d'or du Québec).
In coming years, given the facts that baby boomers will reach the retirement age, we will see those discounts multiply.
Cinemas et museums
Most Québec theaters offer economical entrance rates for seniors. These discounts are generally applicable to seniors of 65 and over. The discount varies between $6.50 to $7.00.
The National Museum of Fine Arts of Québec reduced its entry price to $12.00 for seniors. The Museum of Fine Arts of Montréal has reduced the entry price of 50% to $7.50 for seniors.
Chain stores and drugstores
Sears offers a booklet of discounts to its senior customers. Zellers is offering a 10% discount and The Bay offers a 15% discount certain days of the month.
Most drugstores chains are offering their senior customers a 10% discount on their purchases. Even McDonald's offers a discount to seniors.
Government services
People aged 65 and over are entitled to a free annual eye exam. Ambulance transport is free for seniors. The annual vaccine for influenza is also free for seniors.
If you are interested here's a site : http://www.aines.info/rabais_pour_aines.htm.
As can be seen, some agencies and companies are already taking advantage of the aging population. As the trend is heavy, we will see in the coming years more companies and more government agencies will offer discounts to senior customers.
No discount for seniors
In one of my previous article, I noticed that seniors are entitled to a reduction on their fishing license. For seniors the fishing license is only $16.18 compared to the regular price of $20.41.
Here are the rates for the hunting licenses in Québec. There is no discount for seniors.
There seems to be a blatant discrimination by the MRNF on this topic. I hope that in the coming years the Minister will make tne necessary adjustments.
Nanook
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