Quebec launches inclusive pension programme

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CANADA - Quebec has become the first Canadian province to introduce a new pension programme for workers who don't have their own retirement savings.

Announcing his 2011-12 Budget on Thursday, Finance Minister Raymond Bachand outlined the launch of Pooled Registered Pension Plans, which will be managed by financial institutions but offered by bu...

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