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Spazito

(55,200 posts) Thu Nov 9, 2023, 05:23 PM Nov 2023

Why Alberta says it's entitled to half of Canada's Pension Plan About That [View all]

The Alberta government wants out of the Canada Pension Plan — and the province wants to take more than half of the pot with it. Andrew Chang breaks down how Alberta arrived at its $334 billion take-home figure — and why some experts say the province needs to double check its math.

https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/2281001539525

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I found this video very informative in understanding the issues surrounding Alberta's numbers and those of experts.

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Why Alberta says it's entitled to half of Canada's Pension Plan About That [View all] Spazito Nov 2023 OP

They aren't going to steal MY pension... canuckledragger Nov 2023 #1

I'm retired and in Alberta and... Spazito Nov 2023 #2

So ive been to the Manitoba and Ontario gay texan Nov 2023 #3

Alberta has long been known as Texas North... Spazito Nov 2023 #4

They have a site where you can give your opinions. I did not answer many of their Bev54 Nov 2023 #5

Thanks for the reminder.... Spazito Nov 2023 #7

By the way thanks for the video. Bev54 Nov 2023 #6

You're welcome! Spazito Nov 2023 #8