Tuesday, November 23, 2010

Pension Bill Debate Resumes


Committee discussion resumes today on Thunder Bay-Rainy River MP John Rafferty's pension bill.

The private member's bill aims to protect workers pensions when companies restructure or enter bankruptcy.

Rafferty is optimistic about it becoming law.

"I'm hopeful we're going to get it through committee," says Rafferty, "perhaps with some amendments or changes. I'm don't know. We'll have to wait and see. We'll still get it back to the House for a third reading vote and hopefully off to the Senate."

The committee may make a final recommendation Thursday.