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Juin 21, 2016 5:04PM

Despite agreement among finance ministers, CPP expansion is unnecessary
Charles Lammam, Hugh MacIntyre
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Lack of a workplace pension does not doom someone to a financially insecure retirement.

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CPP, canada pension plan, retirement income, pension contribution rates, RRSP
Juin 21, 2016 9:09AM

Case for expanding the CPP based on myths—not facts
Charles Lammam, Hugh MacIntyre
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In 2014, these non-pension assets totalled $9.5 trillion, dwarfing the $3.3 trillion assets in the formal pension system.

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CPP, canada pension plan, retirement income, guaranteed income supplement, CPP myths
Juin 17, 2016 12:36PM

Don’t be misled—expanding the CPP won’t help financially vulnerable seniors
Charles Lammam, Hugh MacIntyre
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A two dollar increase in CPP income could result in a one dollar reduction in GIS benefits.

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CPP, canada pension plan, retirement income, guaranteed income supplement, low income seniors
Juin 17, 2016 11:37AM

It’s a myth that most Canadians aren’t adequately prepared for retirement
Charles Lammam, Hugh MacIntyre
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Accounting for non-pension assets in projections of future retirement income makes a difference.

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CPP, CPP benefits, ORPP, OAS benefits, GIS, retirement income, seniors
Juin 16, 2016 3:00AM

Myth—the CPP is a low-cost pension plan
Philip Cross
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The Canada Pension Plan’s total costs have doubled over the past decade.
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philip cross, cpp costs, CPP, canada pension plan, Justin Trudeau, bill morneau, taxes
Juin 13, 2016 3:44PM

Myth: Canada has a retirement income crisis
Philip Cross
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This sea change in labour-force behaviour of older workers was completely unanticipated by research into pension adequacy.

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retirement income, CPP, canada pension plan, old age security, guaranteed income supplement
Juin 13, 2016 3:00AM

CPP expansion won't help Canadian retirees most in need of assistance
Charles Lammam, Hugh MacIntyre
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A higher CPP benefit could trigger a reduction in federal (and provincial) government benefits targeted at low-income seniors.

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CPP, canada pension plan, OAS benefits, retirement income, seniors
Juin 2, 2016 8:57AM

Expanding the CPP will not help Canada’s most financially vulnerable seniors
Charles Lammam, Hugh MacIntyre
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Finance Minister Bill Morneau will soon meet with his provincial counterparts to discuss CPP expansion, which could include increased mandatory contributions.

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CPP, canada pension plan, retirement income, guaranteed income supplement, low income seniors
Juin 2, 2016 1:30AM

Expanding the Canada Pension Plan Will Not Help Canada's Most Financially Vulnerable Seniors
Charles Lammam, Hugh MacIntyre, Milagros Palacios
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Expanding the Canada Pension Plan Will Not Help Canada's Most Financially Vulnerable Seniors
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CPP, canada pension plan, retirement income, guaranteed income supplement, low income seniors
Mai 16, 2016 9:56AM

CPP benefits vary widely depending on when you were born
Jason Clemens, Joel Emes
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For working Canadians, contributions to the Canada Pension Plan (CPP) are a regular bill observed on their paycheques.

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canada pension plan, CPP, CPP benefits, rate of return, retirement benefits