In 2015, Canadian pension funds stood at 89% of estimated liability for providing pension benefits to plan members, a six percentage point drop from 95% in 2014. Economists blame long-term interest rates for the decline although strong gains by U.S. and global equities in 2014 helped to offset some of the impact. Proponents of the tax argue that pension-funding liabilities are currently stronger than the 2012 low-water mark of 66%. Opponents argue that taxing pensions is unfair to the elderly and will drain pensions of funds needed to support future generations of retired workers.
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Province/Territory
Response rates from 210k Alberta voters.
17% Yes |
83% No |
10% Yes |
80% No |
5% Yes, but only for those making over $50,000 per year |
2% No, falling interest rates are already draining elderly pension payouts |
1% Yes, pensions should be taxed like any other income |
1% No, pensions should be based on private, non-taxable accounts |
Trend of support over time for each answer from 210k Alberta voters.
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Trend of how important this issue is for 210k Alberta voters.
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Unique answers from Alberta voters whose views went beyond the provided options.
@4QTTX5K4yrs4Y
Yes, but only for those making over $50,000 per year. This $50,000 limit should be adjusted yearly for inflation.
@9DW7GRS1yr1Y
Pension plan participation a must by law, those who do not have an employer plan, must participate in a government plan. All Plans, contributions based at 15% of gross income; annuity date no earlier than 25 years.
@9FQ2ZJY1yr1Y
Yes, but only over an annually ajusted amount that considers cost of living/cpi
@8NYFJXS4yrs4Y
No, Income should NOT be taxed.
@8DFVTYV4yrs4Y
Only for amounts above $75k.
@8DC73B24yrs4Y
Yes, for anyone making over $300'000
@8VTQKZM3yrs3Y
People on pensions make less than when they were working so they should be taxed at a lower rate since they're making less.
@8VTP6H33yrs3Y
should they be taxed on money they were taxed on when they were working? is this a serious question?
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