Canada’s largest pension funds have steadily decreased their investments in Canada. While diversification is good, the current geopolitical transformation requires a reassessment. All Canadian institutional investors need to consider how they invest in the economic resilience of the Canadian economy and support our sovereignty. With over $2 trillion in assets, the Maple 8 need to reconsider their investment strategies. Canadians expect them to have a broader focus than financial returns only. (Source: Pension plan annual reports)
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