I have mixed feelings on the concept itself.
Pro: I've been contributing the legislated maximums to CPP for my entire career. Yet, as it exists, CPP may not be there to support me, because its investment policies have not kept up with inflation (never mind beating the inflation and actually growing). So, should a more aggressive investment policy be on the table as soon as possible to save a nation-wide pension plan? I am 100% in support of it.
Con: I do not want CPP's investment decisions to be formed and influenced by any acting Government. Its primary purpose must be legislated to make money to support seniors; nothing else. Its management must be done by proven and successful money managers and its integrity overseen by an experienced Board of Trustees. If infrastructure propject investments make financial sense, then by all means, invest in it. But not because Trudeau or Harper told you to do so.
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