Intergenerational fairness in reforming the Canada Pension Plan.

Especially for the youth there is lack of confidence in the viability of the Canada Pension Plan. The CPP review must achieve a greater sense of ownership and of intergenerational fairness. Increased contribution levels to achieve a sustainable steady state would give young people the confidence that the program will be there for them. That sacrifice should be paired with a reduction in benefits for the retired. (authors)