CANADA - New Democrat member of Canadian Parliament John Rafferty tabled a bill which would grant ‘secured' status to pension funds during bankruptcy proceedings and restructuring.
Rafferty's bill would give underfunded pension plans priority over other creditors following any bankruptcy or restructuring process. "Shoring up Canadians' retirement security is a top priority...
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