Cory Morgan: The Math Is Clear on a Provincial Versus Federal Pension for Albertans

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith speaks to the media in Calgary on Sept. 18, 2023. The Canadian Press/Jeff McIntosh

Commentary

The debate launched by Alberta’s release of a report on forming a provincial pension plan is already heated, and it should be. If Alberta pulls out of the Canadian Pension Plan (CPP), Canada’s remaining provinces will assuredly see an increase in contribution rates and possibly a decline in benefits.