Flaherty unveils public pension reforms

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Finance Minister Jim Flaherty introduced new rules for public pensions on Tuesday, aimed at putting plans at Crown corporations and other firms on more solid ground. Finance Minister Jim Flaherty. (CBC) "We understand the value of secure and sustainable pension plans,"...

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