Ms. Arora, I am writing in relation to your June 10 post regarding Kerry-Lynne Findlay’s receipt of CPP and OAS benefits, which you referenced in the context of her husband’s Conflict of Interest disclosure. 1) To be clear: do you believe that Findlay’s or Chapman’s receipt of standard CPP and OAS benefits creates, or could create, a conflict of interest in relation to her role as party leader? 2) Are you aware that the Canada Pension Plan and Old Age Security are statutory benefits that virtually all Canadians who have worked and lived in Canada receive upon reaching the qualifying age? 3) Are you aware that Old Age Security is subject to a recovery tax (commonly known as a "clawback") that significantly reduces or eliminates the benefit once net income exceeds approximately $95,323? If so, how does that factor into your view of Findlay receiving these benefits? 4) Most importantly, how would you respond to commenters — specifically seniors who rely on these statutory benefits to pay for their day-to-day expenses — who've expressed concern over what appears to be a lack of understanding of how key Canadian social security benefits such as CPP and OAS work and function? I intend to write about this in the coming day or two. Given the tight timeline, I would appreciate a response by 9 p.m. tonight (Saturday, June 13). A lack of response will be noted in the article. That said, I understand it is the weekend, and that people are having fun with the soccer. As such, if you require an extension until mid-day Monday, please let me know and I will accommodate one. Best regards, Alex Zoltan BC Legislature and Politics Reporter Western Standard