Extra contributions for federal pensions added up to an estimated $2-billion. Now, Ottawa is trying to address it
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Extra contributions for federal pensions added up to an estimated $2-billion. Now, Ottawa is trying to address it
MEERA RAMAN
PUBLISHED APRIL 29, 2026
UPDATED APRIL 30, 2026
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Federal government workers earn their pension income from a combination of the Canada Pension Plan or Quebec Pension Plan and their public-sector pension.
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