The CPP is Canada’s national Retirement plan. It’s designed
to provide a foundation for millions of Canadians to build their Retirement.

Right now, conversations are taking place about the
potential of withdrawing from the CPP. It’s an important decision for
Albertans, with implications for all Canadians.

CPP Investments, the independent, non-partisan, global
investment management organization responsible for investing in the CPP Fund, has
launched a new online resource yourcpp.ca to support the conversation and help
residents make an informed choice about their future. 

Today, the CPP is well-funded, resilient, and financially
sustainable for generations to come, despite rapidly aging populations and
longer life expectancies.

The CPP is safe. When it comes to pensions, there is
strength in numbers. Pooling contributions from more than 22 million Canadians helps
protect the CPP Fund from market volatility and changing demographics.

What makes the CPP one of the best in the world?

CPP Investments has a clear mandate to maximize returns
without taking unnecessary risks, independent from government interference. Our
diversified portfolio has achieved a 10-year net rate of return of 9.3% – a
proven track record of performance surpassing many of our domestic and global
peers.

The CPP Fund is resilient and well diversified. The CPP Fund
is invested in Canada and in more than 50 countries. It holds assets in many
sectors, such as Alberta oil and gas, ports in the United States, and toll
roads in Australia. The investment returns we generate abroad are brought back
to pay pension benefits in Canada.

The CPP is portable. Since its creation nearly 60 years ago,
the CPP guarantees full portability across every province and in almost 60
countries, allowing you to access your pension wherever you live.

The CPP is financially sustainable. Independent experts have
concluded the CPP is financially sustainable for generations to come. That means
you, your children, and your grandchildren can rely on the CPP for security in
Retirement.

The CPP Fund is independent of the government. The CPP Fund is
managed by investment professionals who invest the funds and maximize returns
without taking excessive risk. Governments do not direct how or where the CPP
Fund is invested.

Originally Published on https://boomersnotsenior.blogspot.com/

Royce Shook Blogger

I served as a teacher, a teacher on Call, a Department Head, a District Curriculum, Specialist, a Program Coordinator, and a Provincial Curriculum Coordinator over a forty year career. In addition, I was the Department Head for Curriculum and Instruction, as well as a professor both online and in person at the University of Phoenix (Canada) from 2000-2010.

I also worked with Special Needs students. I gave workshops on curriculum development and staff training before I fully retired