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Author: Uday Rana
Publication Date: July 28, 2026 - 15:07

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Fewer private sector workers have pensions. What does it mean for retirement?

July 28, 2026
Private sector membership in registered pension plans fell by 0.8 per cent or 25,800 members, dipping below 3.3 million members, from 2023 to 2024.


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