Some Alberta retirees fear ‘ridiculous’ new pension plan, as province previews CPP exit strategy

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has unveiled her province’s plan to dump the Canada Pension Plan (CPP) and implement its own version, with the public being assured they’ll have a say in how to proceed. Heather Yourex-West speaks with some retirees who aren’t sold on withdrawing from the CPP.

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