Pensions and benefits have all but disappeared in the private sector.  We're down to 20% coverage, equally divided between DB and DC in the private sector.  CPP Reform was a complete failure last year and won't be revisited anytime soon.  So yes, I do find the byline on this article "Enough of the poor senior on fixed income" offensive.  I advocate for a fair share of the social dividends provided by taxation.  CPP Reform was a ballot box question in the last election.  Many of us are profoundly disappointed and I suspect/hope it will show up at the ballot box.  People wonder why Trump was elected.