Mr. Poilievre blamed Prime Minister Trudeau’s environmental policies for Alberta’s desire to split from the Canada Pension Plan while claiming half of its assets for itself
Pierre Poilievre, leader of the Conservative Party of Canada, is encouraging Albertans to stick with the federal pension plan, rejecting one of Premier Danielle Smith’s signature policy aspirations for her province.’s environmental policies for Alberta’s desire to split from the Canada Pension Plan while claiming half of its assets for itself. But while pointing to Mr.
“The division today on the CPP is entirely the result of Justin Trudeau attacking the Alberta economy. His unconstitutional anti-development laws and painful carbon taxes have forced Albertans to look for ways to get some of their money back,” Mr. Poilievre said. “We would not be having this CPP debate if I were today prime minister because Alberta would be free from carbon taxes, unconstitutional anti-energy laws and other unfair wealth transfers.
Ms. Smith said Alberta could leave CPP and the fund’s current benefits and stability would stay the same for the remaining Canadians if employee contributions increased by $175 a year. “This is an opportunity Albertans are discussing that has potential to improve the lives of our seniors and workers without risk to the pensions of fellow Canadians,” she said in a statement.
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