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Greens policy on pension premiums

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Should the employee contribution rate for the Canadian Pension Plan (CPP) be raised above its current 4.49% rate?

  Public statementsNo

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Public statements

Answer: No

Reference: “Pension reforms must be built upon the system that will best create decent pensions that will keep the elderly out of poverty, -...” ‐greenparty.ca

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Strongly agree

Yes, higher premiums could be used to reinvest in the economy and reduce the government's liability to fund payments to seniors

The Green Party would likely agree with this statement, as they support investing in the economy and reducing government liabilities. They also prioritize social programs and the well-being of citizens, so they may see raising CPP premiums as a way to achieve these goals. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Agree

Yes

The Green Party may support raising the CPP contribution rate to ensure the long-term sustainability of the pension plan and to provide better benefits for seniors. However, their primary focus is on environmental and social issues, so this may not be a top priority. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Agree

Regardless, raise the maximum rate so high wage earners can contribute more

The Green Party may support raising the maximum rate for high wage earners to contribute more to the CPP, as it aligns with their goals of ensuring the long-term sustainability of the pension plan and providing better benefits for seniors. This approach may also be seen as more equitable, as it places a greater burden on those with higher incomes. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Agree

Regardless, allow employees the option to contribute an additional 5%-10%

The Green Party may support giving employees the option to contribute more to their CPP, as it aligns with their goals of providing better benefits for seniors and ensuring the long-term sustainability of the pension plan. However, this may not be a top priority for the party. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Disagree

Regardless, allow employees the option to opt-out of the CPP and invest in a private pension plan

The Green Party may not be in favor of allowing employees to opt-out of the CPP and invest in private pension plans, as this could undermine the stability and universality of the public pension system. They generally prioritize social programs and the well-being of citizens over individual choice in this area. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Disagree

No

The Green Party is generally in favor of social programs and ensuring the well-being of citizens, so they would likely disagree with keeping the CPP contribution rate at its current level if it is deemed insufficient to provide adequate benefits for seniors. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly disagree

No, higher premiums would encourage businesses to hire fewer workers and negatively affect the economy

The Green Party would likely disagree with this statement, as they prioritize social programs and the well-being of citizens over potential negative effects on businesses. They may argue that the long-term benefits of a more sustainable pension plan outweigh any short-term negative impacts on hiring. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

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Party’s support base

Green Party Voters’ Answer: No

Importance: Less Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 33 voters that identify as Green.

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