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OAS Payments Are Bigger This July — Here's How Much More You'll Get

  July 21, 2026 If you or someone in your family collects Old Age Security, the deposit landing later this month is larger than the last one. Here's exactly why, and what the new numbers look like. Old Age Security payments went up 1.2% for the July-to-September 2026 quarter — the largest of the four scheduled increases so far this year. Combined with earlier adjustments, that puts OAS 2.3% higher than it was in July 2025. OAS amounts are reviewed every January, April, July, and October to track the Consumer Price Index. When the cost of living rises, the payment rises with it. When it falls, the payment simply holds steady — OAS is protected from ever decreasing. The new maximum monthly amounts Age Group April–June 2026 July–September 2026 Monthly Increase 65 to 74 $743.05 $751.97 +$8.92 75 and older $817.36 $827.17 +$9.81 Seniors 75 and up sit higher because of the permanent 10% top-up the federal government added to that age group's OAS back in July 2022. That bump applies...
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Allegations of Secret Detentions at Detroit Facilities Spark Outrage


In a shocking revelation, U.S. Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib has alleged that over 200 individuals have been detained in secret facilities near the Canadian border in Detroit. These detentions reportedly occurred at locations not designed for long-term holding, raising concerns about the conditions and transparency of the process.

The Michigan Immigrant Rights Center (MIRC) has highlighted cases where families, including children, were held in windowless rooms without access to legal counsel or adequate provisions. Many detainees were said to have accidentally crossed into Customs and Border Protection (CBP) areas due to confusing signage near the Ambassador Bridge.

Advocates are calling for immediate reforms, including an end to secret detentions and better oversight of CBP practices. The allegations have sparked widespread calls for accountability and humane treatment of detainees.


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