Which of the following statements is not true of old age and poverty in Canada?
A) Poverty among Canadians 65 and older has dropped significantly throughout the latter years of the twentieth century.
B) Government policies have decreased poverty among seniors.
C) More recent income security policies have further improved the lives of seniors.
D) The reduction of poverty among seniors is one of the great poverty success stories.
E) In 1997, the poverty rate for seniors hit a record low of 7 percent.

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The statement about the poverty rate for seniors hitting a record low of 7 percent in 1997 is not accurate. While poverty among seniors in Canada has decreased significantly due to government policies and income security measures, the specific figure and year provided do not accurately represent the trends or achievements in reducing senior poverty. The other statements correctly reflect the positive impact of government policies and income security measures on reducing poverty among seniors in Canada.

Which of the Following Statements Is Not True of Old