March 8, 2012
Remember the commercial where a seemingly middle-aged couple invites all of their friends to a party in celebration of their retirement, complete with a giant cake and choreography? Well, unless you’re part of the public sector, which represents 20% of the Canadian workforce, this is not your reality.
January 12, 2011
In advance of the December meeting of Federal, Provincial and Territorial Finance Ministers on December 20th, CFIB wrote to the ministers encouraging them to discuss ways to strengthen Canada's retirement income system without increasing Canadian Pension Plan (CPP) premiums. In the letter, CFIB outlined its concern over the support in June given by some ministers, including Federal Finance Minister Jim Flaherty, to increase CPP and with proposals from groups such as the Canadian Labour Congress
October 1, 2010
Canada’s health care system remains an important aspect of our society and our economy. Yet many concerns have been raised about the challenges facing this system, whether it is from the perspective of a health care provider, government policy maker, or a business owner—all of whom are essentially consumers of the system.
June 9, 2010
Canada’s SME sector is a vital part of the economy and a major employer, but to date the views and needs of SME owners have not been adequately taken into account in discussions about Canada’s retirement policies. Through survey research of SMEs, CFIB has uncovered a wealth of information about SMEs retirement plans and their views on how to tackle Canada’s retirement income issues in a way that is sustainable and fair for all Canadians.
