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Two-thirds of young Canadians would switch jobs for a pension, survey finds

by Todd Humber June 25, 2026

written by Todd Humber June 25, 2026

Nearly two-thirds of Canadians under 35 say they would consider changing jobs if a new employer offered a defined benefit pension plan, according to new research from the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan and Abacus Data. The 2026 Canadian Retirement Survey, released Wednesday, found 65 per cent of...

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Todd Humber is an award-winning workplace journalist who has been covering the HR, employment law, and workplace safety beats for 25 years. He is the publisher and editor-in-chief at HR News Canada, published by North Wall Media.

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