Alberta pension plan

• Kenney says next step on Alberta pension plan coming in spring, but no change without referendum

  Premier Jason Kenney says his government will make a decision this spring on whether to pursue pulling Alberta out of the Canada Pension Plan.

  Money

  Mar 10
• Alberta government asking for proposals to study feasibility of provincial pension plan

  Citing recommendations made by its Fair Deal Panel, the Alberta government is now accepting bids for a contract to study the pros and cons of opting out of the Canada Pension Plan and setting up a provincial benefit program in its place.

  Politics

  Sep 16, 2020
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• Alberta premier promises referendum on equalization reform

  Kenney says he will call a referendum on pushing Ottawa for a better deal on equalization payments as well as explore the province cutting ties with the RCMP and leaving the Canada Pension Plan.

  Canada

  Jun 17, 2020
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• Cost of a fair deal: experts break down Alberta government panel’s mandate

  As an Alberta-government appointed panel investigates measures to give Alberta more autonomy in Confederation, experts weigh in on the pros and cons of the Fair Deal proposals.

  Economy

  Dec 9, 2019
• ‘Fair Deal Panel’ public town hall planned for Edmonton Tuesday

  The town hall will take place on Tuesday, Dec. 3, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at St. Michael's Heritage Hall at 7406 139 Ave. 

  Politics

  Dec 2, 2019
• Business groups cautious about idea to create Alberta provincial pension plan

  An executive with the Retail Council of Canada says a proposal for Alberta to replace the Canada Pension Plan with a new provincial plan raises concern about the potential impact on future retirement income of workers and customers.

  Canada

  Nov 14, 2019
• Should Alberta opt out of CPP? Jason Kenney looking at options amid Wexit sentiments

  Premier Jason Kenney claims there's a "compelling case" to be made for Alberta to exit the half-century-old Canada Pension Plan, but some experts say there's no economic argument for opting out.

  Politics

  Nov 7, 2019