Hour 1 of Ottawa Now for Tues. February 3rd, 2026

What is your retirement plan? Do you feel prepared? And if you’re retired already, how’s that plan coming along? According to IG Wealth Management’s annual retirement study, less than half of non-retirees in Canada have a workplace pension plan. They are describing it as a generational shift that could re-shape how Canadians approach their final days in the workforce. It also notes that many are struggling to keep up with the changing realities. Kristy Cameron opens this complex can of worms with the help of Aurele Courcelles. He is a Vice-President of Tax and Estate Planning at IG Wealth Management. You’ll hear that conversation in Hour 1. But first, we bring you up to speed on today’s top headlines.