ACPM is the leading advocacy organization for a balanced, effective and sustainable retirement income system in Canada. Our private and public sector retirement plan sponsors and administrators manage retirement plans for millions of plan members, including both active plan members and retirees.

VISION

The leading advocate for plan sponsors and administrators in the pursuit of a balanced, effective and sustainable retirement income system in Canada.

 

MISSION

ACPM enlists the talent, dedication and resources of its national volunteer member base to provide thought leadership in retirement income system policy and advocacy on behalf of Canadian plan sponsors and administrators in collaboration with their service providers. 


VALUES

Member Focus   |    Talent and Diversity   |   Balanced Consideration   |   Resource Management   |    Accountability

 


GUIDING POLICY PRINCIPLES

ACPM believes in the following principles as the basis for its policy development in support of an effective and sustainable Canadian retirement income system:


  • Diversification through Voluntary / Mandatory and Public / Private Options
  • Empowering Choice in Coverage
  • Harmonization
  • Adequacy, Security and Affordability
  • Innovation in Plan Design
  • Adaptability
  • Clarity and Transparency
  • Good Governance 

Strategic Plan 2025-2031

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STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE

ACPM is the leading advocacy organization that contributes to a balanced, effective and sustainable retirement income system in Canada

The Strategic Plan is built on Four Pillars:

  1. Focus on Advocacy that makes a positive impact with measurable outcomes
  2. Foster inspired & engaged Membership
  3. Knowledge showcasing ACPM thought leadership
  4. Cultivate enduring Connections with members, stakeholders and volunteers



OUTCOMES/OBJECTIVES

  • ACPM will use research governance to produce proactive and responsive policy perspectives
  • Going forward, ACPM will develop responsive and proactive policy perspectives that balance diverse stakeholder views and generate value

KEY INITIATIVES

  • Create a policy development framework that outlines the stages of analysis, policy creation and decision-making
  • Revise the governance framework and processes that clarifies roles and responsibilities and enhancing the volunteer experience
  • Create a multi-year advocacy agenda

 


OUTCOMES/OBJECTIVES 

  • ACPM membership includes all plan types, sizes and mandates
  • Going forward, ACPM represents the full ecosystem of plan sponsors, administrators, and service providers

KEY INITIATIVES 

  • Monitor engagement of new members
  • Member segmentation model that streamlines communication and activity by member type
  • Develop value proposition by member segment for targeted outreach

 


OUTCOMES/OBJECTIVES 

  • ACPM offers modernized events and member service
  • Going forward, ACPM’s resources will enrich industry knowledge, skills and talent

KEY INITIATIVES 

  • Augment annual national conference as the premier industry gathering
  • Negotiate research, education and peer partnerships
  • ACPM to produce additional webinar content with relevant industry topics
  • Include education offerings linked to policy development

 


OUTCOMES/OBJECTIVES 

  • ACPM offers a variety of interactive events, communications and activities
  • Going forward, ACPM will build community through inclusive and interactive events, communications and activities

KEY INITIATIVES 

  • Foster council connections
  • Leverage collaborative opportunities within and beyond the membership base
  • Leverage ACPM’s strategic communication vehicles to share insights, promote policy leadership, and strengthen member engagement
  • Strengthen stakeholder engagement via relationships and constructive feedback

 

You can download the document or view the organization chart for more details.