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Alberta needs pension reform: AFL Report says more than half of senior families have no pension
Nov 18, 2010

EDMONTON – The Alberta Federation of Labour says the provincial government needs to get on board with Canadian Pension Plan reform or get out of the way. In a report […]

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AFL wants CPP expansion
Nov 17, 2010

The Alberta Federation of Labour (AFL) is calling the Alberta government out on its stance against an enhanced Canada Pension Plan (CPP). In a report released on November 16 by […]

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2010 Nov Speaking Notes – Launch of REAL Pension Reform Campaign
Nov 16, 2010

Launch of AFL Real Pension Reform Campaign November 16, 2010 Matrix Hotel, Edmonton, Alberta Good morning and welcome. We’ve invited you here today because a crisis is looming: a crisis […]

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Hey Ted, Albertans want REAL pension reform: Labour groups urge Alberta Tories to stop standing in the way of CPP expansion
Nov 16, 2010

Edmonton – A campaign for REAL pension reform was launched in Alberta today to persuade the provincial government to change its mind and join the growing consensus around expanding the […]

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It IS Broke – So Fix it!
Nov 16, 2010

It IS Broke … so fix it! Why real pension reform is needed to address Alberta’s looming crisis in retirement income A report by economist Hugh MacKenzie that shows Albertans […]

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AFL & CLC launch campaign aimed at bolstering the CPP
Nov 15, 2010

Labour groups hope to pressure Alberta to accept federal proposals to improve pensions. In June, Alberta Finance Minister Ted Morton said the province will not support a proposed expansion of […]

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