A government pension is a fund into which a sum of money is added during the period in which a person is employed by the government. When the government employee retires they are able to receive periodic payments from the fund in order to support themselves. As the birth rate continues to fall and the life expectancy rises governments worldwide are predicting funding shortfalls for pensioners. In 2016 the government proposed raising the CPP benefit to $17,478 from $13,000.
34% Yes |
66% No |
22% Yes |
61% No |
5% Yes, but only for low-income pensioners |
3% No, not until we decrease our national debt |
5% Yes, adjust them yearly for cost of living |
2% No, they should be reduced |
3% Yes, for government workers but not for politicians |
See how support for each position on “Government Pensions” has changed over time for 21.2k Canada voters.
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See how importance of “Government Pensions” has changed over time for 21.2k Canada voters.
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Unique answers from Canada users whose views extended beyond the provided choices.
@92Z7W3T2yrs2Y
@92WC65T2yrs2Y
Sears employees were robbed of their pensions. Disgusting!
@9225RQH2yrs2Y
Yes, but only POC government workers
@8ZSJL5B2yrs2Y
Yes, progressively increase it. We need to respect our Former workers and officials.
@8YWNWC32yrs2Y
Should be a max going forward. And no pensions for any elected official.. Max 2 terms..
@8YV5J6W2yrs2Y
Veterans should get the best pension benefits
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