CAPE calls for Canada's Public Sector Pension plan to divest from Tesla

Core Viewpoint - The Canadian Association of Professional Employees (CAPE) is urging Canadian pension funds to divest from Tesla due to concerns over the company's owner, Elon Musk, undermining public services in the U.S. [1][2][3] Group 1: Divestment Call - CAPE is calling for the Canadian Public Sector Pension Investment Board and all Canadian pension funds to divest from Tesla holdings [1] - The divestment is framed as a principled stance against corporate influence that threatens essential public services [3] Group 2: Concerns Over Corporate Influence - Elon Musk is accused of using his position to dismantle vital public services and reduce jobs without accountability [2] - CAPE expresses solidarity with American workers affected by these corporate actions, emphasizing the need to protect public services [3] Group 3: Recommendations for Canadian Public Services - CAPE warns against adopting a similar approach to public services as the U.S. Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) [4] - Recommendations include reducing reliance on costly outside contractors and implementing flexible telework policies to optimize resources [5]