AJX
Active Member
I’ve talked to several people about this and everyone has a different opinion. Some people don’t have a clue, and it’s obvious from their opinions, but I’m curious what people think about this?
I don’t necessarily have a problem with the idea. Quebec had their own and people their seem fine with it. What Alberta can pull out of the current CPP is a different matter. Even if Alberta gets their rightful share which is less than what Smith thinks it is, it still might be doable. Personally I’d prefer staying with the CPP, but not going lose sleep if Alberta started its own pension plan.I'm in Ontario right now and everyone I mention this to just laughs. They basically see Smith's claims about how much money Alberta can pull out of the CPP as being on the same level of Trump claiming that Mexico was going to pay for the US to build a border wall.
The concern I have is the CPP investment board has proven to be quite competent, and when asked if the Alberta fund would be "politicized" (for lack of a better word, but essentially directed to invest in MLA pet projects) a non-straight answer was given has me nervous.It's something I'm certainly open to. Honestly it will come down to the numbers. If the government can demonstrate that they can achieve similar returns while lowering my individual contributions I can't think of too many reasons to oppose it.
As far as I understand it, the premier has indicated that an option on the table is to let the CPP continue to manage the fund.
Weird. Absolutely weird.As far as I understand it, the premier has indicated that an option on the table is to let the CPP continue to manage the fund.
It has the positive force because of the political interference.here are some valid concerns regarding political interference in the Caisse, but it's undeniable that it is a positive force for the financial sector in Quebec.
You're buying assets in a ladder, you're trying to line up appreciation, revenue, and obligations. Stability is achieved by diversification of all types. Scale enables different asset classes and more diversification.stability is likely what you look for, at least in the short term with these type of investments