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Bloc Québécois policy on pension premiums

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Should the employee contribution rate for the Canadian Pension Plan (CPP) be raised above its current 4.49% rate?

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Public statements

Answer: No

Reference: “We say yes to the improvement of a public plan. We need to study in depth what is proposed and make sure to have all relevant an...” ‐cbc.ca

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Strongly agree

Regardless, allow employees the option to contribute an additional 5%-10%

The Bloc Québécois may support this option as it provides employees with more flexibility and control over their retirement savings. This aligns with their goals of empowering individuals and promoting social justice. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Agree

Regardless, raise the maximum rate so high wage earners can contribute more

The Bloc Québécois may support raising the maximum rate for high wage earners as it could increase revenue for the CPP and improve financial security for seniors. This aligns with their goals of social justice and fiscal responsibility. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Agree

Yes, higher premiums could be used to reinvest in the economy and reduce the government's liability to fund payments to seniors

The Bloc Québécois may agree with this statement as they have historically supported policies that benefit seniors and workers. They could see higher premiums as a way to reinvest in the economy and reduce the government's liability, which aligns with their goals of fiscal responsibility and social justice. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Agree

Yes

The Bloc Québécois has not explicitly advocated for raising the CPP contribution rate, but they have supported policies that benefit seniors and workers. They may be open to considering an increase if it can be shown to improve the financial security of seniors. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Slightly disagree

Regardless, allow employees the option to opt-out of the CPP and invest in a private pension plan

The Bloc Québécois has not explicitly advocated for allowing employees to opt-out of the CPP and invest in private pension plans. However, they may be open to considering this option if it can be shown to benefit workers and promote financial security for seniors. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Disagree

No

While the Bloc Québécois has not explicitly opposed raising the CPP contribution rate, they have not made it a priority in their platform. Their focus is more on Quebec's interests and autonomy, rather than specific changes to the CPP. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Disagree

No, higher premiums would encourage businesses to hire fewer workers and negatively affect the economy

The Bloc Québécois is generally supportive of policies that benefit workers and the economy, so they may not agree with the idea that higher premiums would negatively affect the economy. However, they would likely consider the potential impact on businesses and workers before supporting any changes to the CPP contribution rate. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

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