NEPEAN, ON,
Chiarelli is:
- Calling on the Ontario government to ensure there are sufficient funds in the Pension Benefit Guarantee Fund to provide the pension top-up to Nortel pensioners; - Supporting legislative action to tighten pension fund rules to avoid another Nortel-type situation; and - Calling on the federal government to finally hold a national summit on pensions and retirement income.
"It's time to act," said Chiarelli. "With Nortel pensioners facing personal and financial distress, it is time for governments - both provincial and federal - to step up and ensure that people can retire comfortably and with dignity."
Chiarelli met with the Nortel Retirees and Former Employees Protection (
"Nortel may be dead but our pension plan must not suffer the same fate for the sake of our retirees," said Anne Clark-Stewart, pensioner and former Nortel employee. "I'm very pleased to have in
"This is an important issue for the residents of this community," Chiarelli stated. "And I will be a strong and vocal advocate for this at Queen's Park."
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For further information: For further information: Media Contact: Frank Drouin, Bob Chiarelli Campaign, [email protected], (613) 722-5554
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