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Libertarians 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

Libertarians answer is based on the following data:

Public statements

Answer: No

Reference: “We call for the repeal of the fraudulent, virtually bankrupt, and increasingly inadequate and oppressive Canada Pension Plan. Pe...” ‐gc.ca

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Very strongly agree

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

The Canadian Libertarian Party would strongly agree with this statement, as they believe that higher premiums would discourage businesses from hiring workers and negatively affect the economy. They argue that individuals should have more control over their own finances and retirement planning, rather than relying on government programs. 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.

Very strongly agree

No

The Canadian Libertarian Party would strongly agree with not raising the employee contribution rate for the CPP. They believe in limited government intervention and allowing individuals to have more control over their own finances. They argue that individuals can make better decisions about their retirement planning than the government. 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.

Very strongly agree

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

The Canadian Libertarian Party would strongly agree with allowing employees the option to opt-out of the CPP and invest in a private pension plan. They believe in limited government intervention and allowing individuals to have more control over their own finances. They argue that individuals can make better decisions about their retirement planning than the government. 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 Canadian Libertarian Party would somewhat agree with allowing employees the option to contribute an additional 5%-10% to the CPP. While they generally advocate for less government intervention, they may support giving individuals more control over their own retirement planning and the option to contribute more if they choose. 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, raise the maximum rate so high wage earners can contribute more

The Canadian Libertarian Party would somewhat disagree with raising the maximum rate so high wage earners can contribute more. While they may support giving individuals more control over their own retirement planning, they generally oppose government intervention in the economy and would likely argue that individuals should be able to choose how much they contribute to their retirement without government mandates. 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.

Very strongly disagree

Yes

The Canadian Libertarian Party would strongly disagree with raising the employee contribution rate for the CPP, as they generally advocate for smaller government and less intervention in the economy. They believe that individuals should have more control over their own finances and retirement planning. 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.

Very strongly disagree

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

The Canadian Libertarian Party would strongly disagree with this statement, as they generally oppose government intervention in the economy and believe that individuals should have more control over their own finances. They would argue that higher premiums would not necessarily lead to better economic outcomes and could potentially harm businesses and workers. 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

Libertarian Party Voters’ Answer: No

Importance: Least Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 42 voters that identify as Libertarian.

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