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Canada's Pension Fund Halts DP World Investments Amid Epstein Links

2/12/2026

Summary

Story summary

La Caisse, Canada’s second-largest pension fund, has suspended future investments with DP World due to CEO Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem's connections to Jeffrey Epstein.
This decision follows the release of U.S. Justice Department files detailing extensive communications between them.
La Caisse stated it is a partner in port projects, not a shareholder.
Democratic lawmaker Ro Khanna mentioned bin Sulayem in Congress, noting that inclusion in the files does not imply wrongdoing.
DP World operates over 60 ports worldwide and has significant investments in Canada, including a planned terminal at the Port of Montreal.

History

Historical Context

In 2008, U.S. attorney Alexander Acosta approved a controversial plea deal for Jeffrey Epstein, allowing him to serve just 13 months for sex offenses despite a 32-count indictment. This leniency sparked outrage from advocacy groups, highlighting systemic failures in victim protection. The recent suspension of investments in DP World by La Caisse underscores ongoing scrutiny of Epstein's network and its implications for corporate governance.

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Story summary

La Caisse, Canada’s second-largest pension fund, has suspended future investments with DP World due to CEO Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem's connections to Jeffrey Epstein.
This decision follows the release of U.S. Justice Department files detailing extensive communications between them.
La Caisse stated it is a partner in port projects, not a shareholder.
Democratic lawmaker Ro Khanna mentioned bin Sulayem in Congress, noting that inclusion in the files does not imply wrongdoing.
DP World operates over 60 ports worldwide and has significant investments in Canada, including a planned terminal at the Port of Montreal.

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