Essential Skills for Pension Committee Members 2013

Highlights:
• Hear from some of Canada’s largest DB and DC pension sponsors, including: Dare Foods, CAW-Canada, College and
• University Retiree Associations of Canada, the NHL Pension Society, Toronto Transit Commission and the University of
Toronto
• Learn about the most important skills required to become an effective pension committee member in diffi cult economic
times
• Hear how the Toronto Transit Commission’s pension plan fosters effective accountability and governance practices
• Examine strategies for dealing with the real prospects of funding shortfalls and pension trustee liability claims
• Hear about current pension reform initiatives in several Canadian provinces
• Explore the legal framework governing the role of trustees

Participants:
Gain a clear understanding legislative and regulatory requirements as well as the most essential skills required of new pension committee members in light of new expectations, including:
• Trustee liability
• Investment basics
• Funding shortfalls
• Pension funding and plan design
• Pension plan risks
• And much more