Posthaste: Here's how Canada's pension system ranks against the rest of the world's

Canada’s Pension System Performance

A global pension index elevated Canada’s score but highlighted significant opportunities for enhancement, especially in workplace pensions. Despite improvements, the system still shows room for growth.

Mercer CFA Global Institute Pension Index 2025 Results

Canada maintained a grade of B, consistent with last year, while its score increased from 68.4 to 70.4 out of 100. Hubert Tremblay, partner and senior wealth adviser at Mercer Canada, noted the strength of the Canadian pension system lies in its diversified approach.

“One of the main strands of the Canadian pension system is that we have a diversified system with multiple sources of income into retirement.”

Components of the Canadian Pension System

Assessment

These elements collectively form the basis for Mercer’s evaluation of Canada’s pension system in the global context.

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Canada's pension system is solid yet still needs to strengthen workplace pensions to secure diversified retirement income for future generations.

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