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@@ -97,6 +97,10 @@ individual lives. Québec Pension Plan requirements will be covered later in thi
 Who Must Contribute to the Canada Pension Plan
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+The CPP is a **contributory plan**. This means that all costs are covered by the financial contributions paid by employees, 
+employers and self-employed workers, and from revenue earned on CPP investments. The CPP is not funded through general tax 
+revenues.
+
 Employment Insurance
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