Canada’s Greatest Comeback – Why Modern Pensions Matter to Everyone

Retirement income security is a looming issue in Canada.

In this insightful episode, we delve into the dynamic world of defined benefit (DB) pension plans in Canada, tracing their journey from prominence, through decline, to their modern resurgence.

Host Russell Evans brings a roster of leaders and experts onto the show, including: Pamela Steer, President & CEO, CPA Canada; Stephen Poloz, former Governor of Bank of Canada and Special Advisor, Osler Hoskin & Harcourt; Keith Ambachtsheer, Co-founder, KPA Advisory Services LTD.; and, Paul Lai Fatt, Director of Pension Solutions, CAAT Pension Plan.

This episode is not just a journey through time – it's a roadmap for the future of retirement planning in Canada. Perfect for decision-makers, professionals, policymakers, and anyone interested in the state of pension plans.

After this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why defined benefit (DB) pension coverage had declined across Canada’s private sector over the past decades

• Why employers are prioritizing bringing back modern DB plans in the workplace today

• How modern pensions can shift Canada away from a challenging economic future

CAAT believes every Canadian deserves access to a workplace pension. Learn more: https://www.caatpension.ca/pensions-for-everyone.

The Contributors eBook, Lessons from the Leaders, is here! Discover the real stories, as told on Contributors episodes, about leaders who overcame a challenge and improved their business structure, culture, or approach.

Download your copy here: https://mailchi.mp/53b43e0152a4/3u7xfoybpi

Show Links:

• Introduce DBplus to your workplace: https://www.caatpension.ca/employee-toolkit/en/

• Download the free Contributors e-book, Lessons From the Leaders: https://mailchi.mp/53b43e0152a4/3u7xfoybpi

• Learn more about CAAT Pension Plan here: https://www.caatpension.ca/

• Read the Contributors blog here: https://www.caatpension.ca/podcast/blog

• Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/contributors-podcast

• Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ContributorsCA