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ACPM to Seek Leave to Intervene in Kerry Case

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ACPM DC Issue Paper

Delivering the Potential of DC Retirement Savings Plans

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ACPM Brief to the Alberta-British Columbia Joint Expert Panel on Pension Standards

The ACPM has submitted its brief to the Alberta-British Columbia Joint Expert Panel on Pension Standards.  Prepared by a joint Alberta and British Columbia Regional Council task force of ACPM’s Advocacy and Government Relations Committee, it was prepared in response to the December 2007 discussion paper entitled “A Better Pension System for the Future: Finding a Balance” issued by the Panel.

ACPM commends the creation of the Panel and its Discussion Paper.  We are pleased that it focuses on practical solutions that seek balance amongst pension stakeholders.  B.C. and Alberta have an opportunity to lead the country in developing an environment where retirement plan coverage can increase but without posing a complex regulatory and administrative burden on plan sponsors and administrators.  ACPM looks forward to participating in this new regime.

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ACPM Brief to the Ontario Expert Commission on Pensions

The Association of Canadian Pension Management (ACPM) believes that reform of the pension system in Ontario is long overdue.  ACPM has been working tirelessly to ensure a regulatory environment that encourages employers to establish and maintain pension plans that provide for a secure retirement for Canadians.  To that end, the Association has prepared a Brief to the Ontario Expert Commission on Pensions.  This Brief advocates for increased coverage levels, flexibility in plan design and funding, a balanced regulatory environment and leadership from Ontario with respect to efforts to harmonize pension regulation across Canada.

ACPM Brief to the Ontario Expert Commission on Pensions – October 17, 2007

Executive Summary - ACPM Brief to the Ontario Expert Commission on Pensions

Accompanying Documents to Brief – Attachment 1

Accompanying Documents to Brief – Attachment 2

Accompanying Documents to Brief – Attachment 3

Accompanying Documents to Brief – Attachment 4

Accompanying Documents to Brief – Attachment 5

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ACPM Pleased with Alberta and BC Governments’ Decision to
Review Provincial Pension Legislation

The Association of Canadian Pension Management (ACPM) is pleased with the Alberta and British Columbia governments’ decision to appoint a Joint Expert Panel on Pension Standards, which will collaborate to review the two provinces’ pension legislation.

"We are very happy with the announcement of this joint review.  This, along with the review already underway in Ontario, represents a significant step forward for Canada’s pension industry.  It is a clear indication that these governments recognize the importance of occupational pension plans, and the importance of having clear legislation that will allow pension plans to remain viable and sustainable. The ACPM commends the governments on this initiative and we will support the work of this Expert Panel in any way we can," says Scott Perkin, ACPM President.

Mr. Perkin added that he is “very pleased with the appointment of Chris Brown as Co-Chair of the Panel.  Chris is a former Vice-President and Director of the ACPM Board.  Elaine Noel-Bentley, another Alberta member of the Panel, was also a long-time member of the ACPM Board and Alberta Council.  Both individuals are respected in this industry and will serve the Panel well.”

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ACPM/ACARR'S NEW HOME!

1255 Bay Street, Suite 304
Toronto, ON M5R 2A9

Tel: 416-964-1260
Fax: 416-964-0567
E-mail: acpm@acpm.com
Website: www.acpm-acarr.com

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Mark Your Calender!

ACPM 2008 National Conference
Tuesday, September 16 – Friday, September 19, 2008
Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise
Lake Louise, Alberta

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