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Western Canada: Alberta pausing public consultations on leaving CPP
Finance Minister Nate Horner -- after rolling back a promise that any Alberta pension plan would not mirror the contentious Quebec pension plan only to later announce a roll back on that roll back -- rolled back again Friday to confirm the Quebec plan remains on the table. Horner speaks to the media at a news conference in Calgary, Alta., Thursday, June 29, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh
alberta
Alberta Finance Minister says government is ‘listening’ to public skepticism, pausing pension push
Finance Minister Nate Horner — after promising any stand-alone Alberta pension plan would not follow the contentious Quebec model, then saying it might, then saying it won't — told reporters Friday that possibility is back on the table. Horner speaks to the media at a news conference in Calgary on Thursday, June 29, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh
globe investor
The best way to financially manage a chronic illness. Plus, how much does retirement income depend on investment returns?
Nov. 22, 2023. (Christopher Katsarov/The Globe and Mail)
alberta
Alberta government rejects amendments to Canada Pension Plan exit legislation
charting retirement
How much does retirement income depend on investment returns?
opinion
Higher CPP contributions could cost a young worker up to $15,000 more over a career – call it a bargain
Rob Carrick
alberta
‘No-brainer’: Alberta panel hears callers urge split from Canada Pension Plan
University of Calgary Chancellor Jim Dinning looks on during fall convocation ceremonies in Calgary, Friday, Nov. 12, 2010. The panel hearing feedback on whether Alberta should quit the Canada Pension Plan heard multiple callers tell them Thursday it’s time to embrace a “no-brainer” provincial program. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh
retirement planning
Would-be retirees: Should you start your CPP pension before year-end or wait until 2024?
The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board has appointed Manroop Jhooty as senior managing director and head of total fund management. Information regarding the Canadian Pension Plan is displayed on the Service Canada website in Ottawa on Tuesday, January 31, 2012.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick
globe investor
Why this former lawyer decided to retire at 80. Plus, the Feds raising contributions to CPP is bad timing
Aaron Oshry takes a moment inside his home in downtown Edmonton, Alta. where he lives with his wife, on Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2023. He is known, on occasion, to enjoy a good glass of brandy. Megan Albu / Globe and Mail
alberta
Smith says pension exit debate awakened national recognition of Alberta’s grievances
Premier Danielle Smith says, if nothing else, her government’s proposal to have Alberta quit the Canada Pension Plan has started a national conversation on her province’s grievances. Smith speaks about health-care reforms during a news conference in Edmonton on Wednesday on Nov. 8, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson
report on business
Albertans should stick with Canada Pension Plan, says its CEO
John Graham, chief executive at the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board speaks at the Canadian Chamber of Commerce's Annual General Meeting and Convention in Ottawa on Friday, Oct. 14, 2022. The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board says it earned a net return of 1.9 per cent for its third quarter. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick
alberta
Alberta CPP-exit panel argues with callers, tries to persuade naysayers at town hall
Jim Dinning, chair of the Alberta Pension Plan Report Engagement Panel answers a reporters questions in Calgary, October 19, 2023. Todd Korol/The Globe and Mail
opinion
How we can set out ground rules for the debate over an Alberta pension plan
Ken Boessenkool
report on business
Canada’s CPP Investments sells $2.1-billion worth of private equity investments to Ardian
Signage is seen in the reception of CPP Investments' Toronto offices, on Thursday, September 21, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Young
inside the market
Canada Pension Plan changes will raise contributions at a very wrong time
Gordon Pape
canada
Ottawa will provide Alberta with calculation of province’s share of CPP, Freeland says
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Chrystia Freeland holds a press conference in Ottawa on Friday, Nov. 3, 2023. Freeland held a virtual meeting today with provincial finance ministers, in which she says they discussed the consequences of Alberta going ahead with its proposal to quit the Canada Pension Plan. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick Freeland
politics
Politics Briefing: Freeland to get estimate of what Alberta would be owed if it proceeds to withdraw from the CPP
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Chrystia Freeland holds a press conference in Ottawa on Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2023. The Alberta and federal governments, in duelling letters, each called on the other to be transparent and accountable when it comes to the province’s proposal to quit the Canada Pension Plan. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick
globe investor
When did you start taking CPP? Was it too early or too late? Share your thoughts with The Globe
An Aon Hewitt analysis found that more than 35 per cent of the firm’s Canadian pension-plan clients were fully funded or had a surplus by the end of 2016, up from 10.7 per cent at the start of the year.
alberta
Ottawa, Alberta send dueling letters as pension fight continues
The Alberta government is promising changes to reduce high auto insurance premiums, including a cap tied to inflation for those with good driving records. Alberta Finance Minister Nate Horner speaks to media at a news conference in Calgary, Thursday, June 29, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh
opinion
Why Canada needs another Clarity Act
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