P&I’s long-established retirement plan conference in Toronto – previously called Canadian Pension Risk Strategies – expands its coverage over a two-day event to include plan strategy, asset allocation and risk management for all types of retirement plans – defined benefit pension plans, defined contribution pension plans, and other savings vehicles. It brings together leading allocators – including the Maple 8 — asset managers, policy makers, and financial experts to explore the latest retirement industry trends and regulatory issues. 

KEYNOTE SPEAKER

PENSION FUND TOUR

Visit the offices of CAAT, HOOPP and OMERS!*
Get an exclusive inside look at three of the "Maple 8" pension funds in Canada!

*The pension fund tour is limited to pension funds only.

WHY ATTEND

We’re thrilled to share a glimpse of the powerful agenda we have lined up for this year’s conference, covering crucial updates and emerging trends for pension plan sponsors. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to deepen your knowledge, network with industry leaders, and gain insights into the latest regulatory guidelines impacting Defined Benefit (DB) and Defined Contribution (DC) plans.

Sessions will cover topics such as:

• Funding Status of DB Plans
Canada’s DB pension plans remain financially strong; however, interest rate fluctuations and market volatility could quickly impact their funded status. Additionally, recent mortality improvement research points to the need for long-term sustainability planning. Our sessions will provide insights into how plan sponsors can navigate these changes effectively.

• Regulatory Updates Impacting Retirement Plans
This September, the Canadian Association of Pension Supervisory Authorities (CAPSA) released two pivotal guidelines: Guideline No. 3: Capital Accumulation Plans Guideline; Guideline No. 10: Risk Management for Plan Administration Guideline. These first major updates in 20 years reflect the evolution of DC plans and group retirement programs. Our expert panel will break down these changes to highlight what plan sponsors “need to know.”

• Diving into Pension Design, Governance, and Investing: Where Do We Go from Here?
What are the blockages to doing better? Can we break through them? What will it take? 

We sit down with renowned expert and industry legend, Keith Ambachtsheer from the International Centre for Pension Management at the Rotman School of Management, University of Toronto. We’ll take a look at how we got here, best practices and ways in which sponsors and regulators can take a forward-looking approach to policy issues and enhanced plan participation.

The 2025 Canadian Pension Management Conference will be at the Hyatt Regency Toronto!

Check the Venue page for more infromation!