Wednesday, September 18, 2013

Pension Coalition Making Stop In St. Stephen

Retirees came out in droves yesterday to hear about the shared risk pension plan the Alward government is proposing to replace a defined benefits model. Hundreds showing up to the New Brunswick Pension Coalition's information meeting at the qplex in Quispamsis.

Spokesperson Clifford Kennedy says the polls filled out at the meeting will be used to help the coalition figure out what they should do next--whether they go legal, or attempt to get into a discussion process with government.

Liberal Leader Brian Gallant addressed the crowd, showing his support for the Pension Coalition. Gallant suggesting a judicial review to find out if switching to that model from a defined benefits model is legal.

Quispamsis was the first stop on a tour of the region. St. Stephen being the second. Kennedy says the polls filled out at the meeting will be used to help the coalition figure out what they should do next.


Former Saint John mayor and teacher Ivan Court getting up and telling the room it's time to get rid of this government.

Around 100 pensioners came to the meeting at the Royal Canadian Legion in St. Stephen.