There are no end to the opinions of what needs to be done to better our current pension system. Although it’s been talked about for over a year, we have yet to see major progress. Many feel the time to act has come.
With the minister’s meeting in Alberta only days away, we’ve put together a special package that gives the opinions of industry experts and politicians on what needs to be accomplished to increase pension coverage and retirement income for Canadians.
Flaherty calls for pooled registered pension plans
The federal finance minister released a draft for a pooled registered pension plan framework and the industry seems to be behind him on this one.
Policy-makers’ positions on pension reform
Each political party had an opportunity to give their thoughts on what needs to be done to “fix” our pension system and increase pension coverage and retirement income for Canadians.
Pension innovation: private sector solutions
The president of the Canadian Life and Health Insurance Association gives insight into how the private sector can aid in increasing pension coverage in Canada.
Getting it right
“We don’t need a big CPP: we need a better CPP.”
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