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Episode 26: Why does Alberta want out of the Canada Pension Plan?
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Why does Alberta want out of the Canada Pension Plan?
The decision by Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has caused a swift reaction from the federal government.
Is Alberta trying to score points against the federal government?
Some say Albertans are paying too much into the plan and could pay less if they leave. However, the numbers and feasibility of this claim are questionable.
Additionally, the process of opting out would be lengthy and require the agreement of seven out of ten provinces.
What are the political implications of this? Who are Alberta’s potential allies?
We take a deep dive into this topic in Episode 26 of The Bill Kelly Podcast with Armine Yalnizyan, economist and Atkinson Fellow on the Future of Workers.
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