Canada's pension funds more solvent than expected

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CANADA - The funding levels of corporate pension plans remain higher than expected considering the downturn in the equity markets, rating agency DBRS said.

The firm found that aggregate funding levels for companies in 2008 was 92% - only moderately lower that the 98% level in 2007. DBRS said: "Most are in a relatively strong position, considering t...

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