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The federal government plans to expand the ’25-and-out’ pension

While most Canadian employers are trying to reduce pension costs and many economists argue for raising the retirement age, the public service will have more people retiring earlier.

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BY KATHRYN MAY
July 4, 2024

Opinion | BY KATHRYN MAY | July 4, 2024

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The federal government plans to expand the ’25-and-out’ pension

While most Canadian employers are trying to reduce pension costs and many economists argue for raising the retirement age, the public service will have more people retiring earlier.

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