Pension Envy and Supporting the Occupy Protesters

When it comes to the defined contribution vs. defined benefit pension argument, who is getting the short end of the pension stick? Then, Toronto lawyer Omar Ha-Redeye and why supporting the Occupy Toronto protesters is the right thing to do.

Pension Envy

There is a great divide in the pension world: those who are on defined contribution plans, and those predominantly public sector workers who are on defined benefit plans. Is one group getting the short end of the pension stick?

Guests
Chief Economist, TD Bank
President and CEO, Canadian Federation of Independent Business
Political Economist, OPSEU
Columnist, Financial Post
Senior Vice-President, Aon Hewitt

Omar Ha-Redeye: Supporting Occupy Toronto

It is almost one month since Occupy Toronto protesters set up camp in downtown Toronto. While not everyone may agree with all or even most of Occupy's demands or sentiments, lawyer Omar Ha-Redeye says these individuals might be the impetus we need for further change. He sits down with Steve Paikin to tell him why.

Guests
Professor of Law & Ethics, Ryerson University