ORPP: What's Next Now That The Election Is Over

With a new federal Liberal government coming into office on November 4, 2015, what does this mean for the Ontario Retirement Pension Plan (ORPP)?  That's the question on the minds of many employers and workers in Ontario.

As part of its campaign platform, the federal Liberals promised to work with the provinces and territories, workers, employers, and retiree organizations to enhance the Canada Pension Plan (CPP).  Now that they've won a majority government, CPP expansion is back on the table.  This could mean higher employer and employee contributions and also higher CPP benefits for retirees.  As a result, it's possible that the ORPP will be put on hold.  Ontario's Premier Wynne has always stated that expanding the CPP was her first choice; the ORPP was a response to the federal Conservative party's refusal to do so.