Alberta Premier Danielle Smith responds to a question following a speech at the Canada Strong and Free Network national conference on Thursday, April 10, 2025 in Ottawa. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld

Alberta’s Smith says she doesn’t see ‘an appetite’ for provincial pension plan

by The Canadian Press May 2, 2025

written by The Canadian Press May 2, 2025

By Jack Farrell The idea of Alberta opting out of the Canada Pension Plan isn't moving ahead — at least for now. Premier Danielle Smith says she won't be putting the creation of a provincial pension plan to a referendum any time soon. "I'm not seeing that there's an appetite to put it to the people ...

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