Tag: Pensions and Benefits
Growing number of Albertans lose pension plans: Report
The new report from the Alberta Superintendent of Pensions shows 37 pension plans were discontinued in the province for the year ending June 30, 2010, affecting 6,847 people. For the […]
Read more »Tricky trade-offs ahead after good start on pension reform
The recent meeting of government finance ministers at Kananaskis took an important first step toward improving Canada’s pension and retirement landscape. But there is tougher slogging ahead. Facing at least […]
Read more »Pension debate fails to draw young adults
As the framework for a private-sector pension alternative was approved for Canadians yesterday, some young adults in Calgary said they have been staying out of the debate. This is despite […]
Read more »Aging boomers face retirement without adequate pensions
Our Aging Boomers: A Four-Part Series Saturday: Early boomers hit 65 Sunday: The coming health crunch Monday: How boomers will define aging Today: The pension pinch As the first wave […]
Read more »Provinces reach agreement on pooled pension plan
Provincial finance ministers last week reached an agreement on a framework for the Pooled Registered Pension Plan (PRPP), a new private-sector retirement plan that aims to benefit small and medium […]
Read more »Federal, provincial finance ministers agree on private pension plan
Federal and provincial finance ministers had different views on how to ensure Canadians have enough money for retirement but managed to agree on allowing more private involvement. “We are all […]
Read more »HST levy, CPP on agenda as finance ministers meet in K-Country
As Canada’s finance ministers meet today in Kananaskis Country to wrestle with a thorny national pension debate, Alberta Finance Minister Ted Morton will also be pushing for Ottawa and the […]
Read more »Finance ministers discuss CPP expansion at Kananaskis conference
Finance ministers from across Canada converged in Kananaskis Country Sunday to meet with their federal counterpart and discuss the economy as well as find a new way for Canadians to […]
Read more »CPP Reform Delayed likely to be CPP Reform Denied – McGowan: Decision to ice CPP expansion in favour of “further study” bodes ill for Canadians’ retirement security
Kananaskis – Alberta Federation of Labour Gil McGowan says the federal-provincial finance ministers’ decision to put CPP expansion on ice misses an historic opportunity for retirement security for millions of […]
Read more »Union puts pension reformers on naughty list
Provincial finance ministers were met by a group of festive protesters at the Calgary International Airport Sunday, calling for the Canadian Pension Plan to be expanded. Dressed as Santa Claus, […]
Read more »Plea to finance ministers: Don’t derail needed CPP reform
This Sunday and Monday, Alberta will be centre stage at what has the potential to become a key moment in Canadian history. Finance ministers from across the country will gather […]
Read more »Finance ministers get festive greeting
CALGARY — Provincial finance ministers were met by a group of festive protesters at the Calgary International Airport Sunday, calling for the Canadian Pension Plan to be expanded. Dressed as […]
Read more »Dear Canada: Don’t surrender on CPP reform: Finance ministers must stand up to pressure from Alberta, Ottawa
On Sunday and Monday, Alberta will be centre stage at what has the potential to become a key moment in Canadian history. Finance ministers from across the country will gather […]
Read more »Morton backs pooled pension plans
Alberta Finance Minister Ted Morton is backing a proposal from Ottawa for a new Pooled Registered Pension Plan, an initiative that aims to provide Canadians with a new low-cost method […]
Read more »Flaherty switches course on pension reform, much to Alberta’s delight: Minister backs away from bolstering CPP
Federal Finance Minister Jim Flaherty has shelved plans for a modest enhancement of the Canada Pension Plan and instead is pitching a new private-sector pension plan to help Canadians prepare […]
Read more »Join Santa Claus and Canada’s finance ministers in Calgary this Sunday, send Harper and Flaherty a message: AFL Action at Delta Calgary Airport Hotel 2:00 pm Sunday, December 19th
Canada’s finance ministers are meeting in Calgary this Sunday at the Delta Calgary Airport hotel before they head to Kananaskis for their Monday meeting on pension reform. Canadian finance minister […]
Read more »Harper/Flaherty Pension Scheme a Holiday Gift to the Banks; a Lump of Coal for Canadians:Taking CPP expansion off the table would be a betrayal of what Canadians need and want
Edmonton – Federal Finance Minister Jim Flaherty has betrayed generations of Canadians by suggesting that expansion of the Canada Pension Plan should be taken off the table at the meeting […]
Read more »Listen to Albertans, not gov’t, on pension reform, labour group urges: AFL sends letter to finance ministers meeting in Kananaskis
EDMONTON – Most Albertans want the government to expand the Canada Pension Plan to help them save more for retirement, but the provincial government has ignored the electorate and continues […]
Read more »Long term, shortsighted
It’s discouraging that a well-paid politician – Finance Minister Ted Morton – has abruptly rejected the idea of expanding the Canada Pension Plan to provide a better retirement cushion for […]
Read more »An open letter to Canada’s finance ministers: “Ted Morton does not speak for Albertans on CPP expansion!” Alberta Federation of Labour President urges fellow Canadians to move forward…
Edmonton – Alberta Federation of Labour President Gil McGowan released an open letter to Canada’s provincial and federal finance ministers today, urging them to move ahead with reform to the […]
Read more »Rising from deep unpopularity
There are few topics more entertaining to watch politicians squirm over than the distribution of seats in a legislature. Inequities that work against their perceived interests are a “shocking” departure […]
Read more »Time to boost CPP
There was a time when many Canadians resented being forced to participate in the Canada Pension Plan (CPP), believing they could do better on their own. Two stock market crashes […]
Read more »Experts gather to discuss how to solve Canada’s pension crisis: Edmonton summit to focus on finding real solutions
Edmonton – A crisis in retirement income is looming in Canada and Albertans will be among those hurt the most – unless there’s real reform of the nation’s pension system. […]
Read more »Union calls for expansion of CPP
One of the largest labour unions in Canada has sounded the alarm about one of the most talked-about issues of the day – the Canada Pension Plan. The Alberta Federation […]
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