Federal Government: Canada Pension Plan

Canada Pension Plan: In her first comments since the federal government shot down an attempt to enhance the Canada Pension Plan earlier this week, Ms. Wynne vowed Wednesday to unveil a provincial program this spring. It would come around the same time as a budget that the opposition parties are expected to vote down, toppling the minority Liberal government and triggering an election. More Related to this Story, according to Globe and Mail. Economy Ottawa #039;s shift leaves Ontario with $640-million less in federal transfers Kathleen Wynne is ready to fight an election on a new Ontario pension plan, putting her political future on the line over an ambitious bid to ramp up retirement benefits. Pensions With no consensus on CPP reform, Ontario pledges to go its own way (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.