Trump’s back-and-forth tariff threats are galvanizing an 'invest in Canada' movement that’s prodding pensions to keep more of their cash at home
Pressure is mounting for Canada's largest pension funds, managing $1.6 trillion, to increase their domestic investments amid concerns about sluggish economic growth, low productivity, and a lack of affordable housing, particularly in light of trade tensions with the U.S. Some argue that a greater focus on Canadian investments is needed, while others caution against compromising returns. The government has removed a rule limiting pension funds' investments in Canadian entities to no more than 30%.
