Closer to home, Minister Tony Clement says he has no plans to convert the pension plan of federal government workers anytime soon. (aec-cea.ca)
Lately, it's been getting a bit of interest because some parties see it as a threat to much - loved Defined Benefit (DB) pension plans for federal government workers and Crown Corporation employees, (such as Canada Post, CBC, Via Rail, etc.). (moneysense.ca)
Washington (CNN)- The number of furloughed federal government workers applying for unemployment assistance is continuing to rise as the partial government shutdown continues into its third week. (politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com)