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Answer Overview

Response rates from 383k Canada voters.

32%
Yes
48%
No
31%
Yes
46%
No
1%
Yes, higher premiums could be used to reinvest in the economy and reduce the government's liability to fund payments to seniors
2%
No, higher premiums would encourage businesses to hire fewer workers and negatively affect the economy

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Other Popular Answers

Unique answers from Canada voters whose views went beyond the provided options.

 @4T2DJV2from Ontario  answered…4yrs4Y

 @9ZYVF3Mfrom Ontario  answered…3wks3W

It should be raised to 5%, especially for high wage earners, and employers should have the option to opt out for private

 @9ZQ5RS7from Quebec  answered…1mo1MO

No and you should be able to opt out of it if you can prove you are financially literate. This 4.49% could be used in my stock account..

 @9RTLWCPfrom Ontario  answered…5mos5MO

Yes, if we can afford it, but reduce the deficit and debt first, also allow people to opt out and have a choice for private pensions

 @9RZPX67from Alberta  answered…5mos5MO

only if to help their individual retirement. abolish gimmick tax scams in canada and allow people to make actual money

 @9H6XNKXfrom Hyogo  answered…1yr1Y

No. Retirement age should be raised immediately. After that should be assessed and raised according to average life expectancy.

 @9GZYG4Jfrom Quebec  answered…1yr1Y

No, and any Canadian get to retire at any desired age and repeal the Canadian Pension Plan so it would become private pension plan instead.

 @9GPTJ2Dfrom British Columbia  answered…1yr1Y

Yes, the CPP employee contribution should be adjusted at pre-determined intervals to ensure there are sufficient funds to meet current and projected needs.