Canadian Pension Plan and RRSPs Shape Retirement Outlook
The Canada Pension Plan is 22 years old and has sunk about 30 billion into debt while Canada's population ages rapidly. By 2014 many will rely on personal savings and investments, with RRSPs highlighted as a key tax advantage. The piece warns of intergenerational transfers and future inflation, urging ownership of real estate and strategic investing for retirement security.
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SIN numbers and privacy in the age of big data
A columnist argues SIN numbers invade privacy as youth memorize the nine digits for campaigns and services demand the number. He cites government committees, statutory exceptions, and a push to restrict denial of service for refusing SIN. The piece warns of pervasive surveillance and urges public complaint to curb Big Brother.
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