The Canadian Pension Plan (CPP) is public program that requires all employed Canadians to contribute a percentage of their earnings, with their employer matching the amount, to a nationally administered pension plan. Currently, the employee contribution rate is set at 4.95% up to a maximum of $2,356.
32% Yes |
47% No |
31% Yes |
46% No |
2% 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 |
See how support for each position on “Pension Premiums” has changed over time for 411k Canada voters.
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See how importance of “Pension Premiums” has changed over time for 411k Canada voters.
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Unique answers from Canada users whose views extended beyond the provided choices.
@4T2DJV23yrs3Y
People should not give their money to the government
@9H6XNKX5mos5MO
No. Retirement age should be raised immediately. After that should be assessed and raised according to average life expectancy.
@9GZYG4J5mos5MO
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.
@9GPTJ2D6mos6MO
Yes, the CPP employee contribution should be adjusted at pre-determined intervals to ensure there are sufficient funds to meet current and projected needs.
@8V2CPTG3yrs3Y
I'm happy with the current amount
@8RJ5L743yrs3Y
Yes, we should raise it at and additional 25%-30%, allow wage earners to contribute more.
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