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'Buy Canada' Pressure Builds on $1.6 Trillion in Pension Pot

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US President Donald 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.
The article from MSN Money discusses the growing pressure on Canada's $1.6 trillion pension funds to invest more domestically, particularly in infrastructure and housing, to boost the national economy. Amidst economic challenges like high inflation and rising interest rates, there is a call from various stakeholders, including politicians and business leaders, for these funds to shift their focus from international investments back to Canada. This push comes despite the funds' mandates to seek the best returns for their beneficiaries, which often leads them to invest globally. Critics argue that such a shift could compromise the funds' performance, while proponents believe it could stimulate economic growth and address critical issues like housing shortages. The debate highlights the tension between national economic interests and the fiduciary responsibilities of pension fund managers.

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