Canadians do not trust the federal government to deliver on promises for pensions at the time of retirement. Canadians are looking for a secure alternative.
Reformers listen. Canadians tell us that in their retirement planning they want choice, fairness and security. Last week in London, Ontario, the Reform Party brought forward a proposal that will deliver all three.
In terms of choice, the choice to stay in a government plan like the CPP or to place workers' premiums in their own individual privately managed retirement account.
In terms of fairness, a pension that treats all generations fairly and does not burden the young with excessive taxes.
In terms of security, a secure, fully funded pension, personally owned and not subject to the whim of future governments.
Reform offers a fresh alternative. Retirement planning under Reform government means choice, fairness and—