Think you’re up to date on the latest trends in our industry? Ace our quiz and get bragging rights… or at least some fun facts for cocktail conversations. Hint: look for the answers in the July/August issue. Good luck!

1.PER THE UNITED NATIONS, BY 2030, THE NUMBER OF CANADIAN WORKERS PER RETIREE WILL…

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A. Drop by nearly-one-third
B. Grow by nearly one-third
C. Drop by nearly half
D. Grow by nearly half

2. PENSION INVESTORS MAY WANT TO CONSIDER MONGOLIA, SINCE IT OFFERS:

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A. Really pretty mountains
B. Attractive bond returns and economic growth fuelled by untapped natural resources
C. Friendly Mongolians
D. Delicious cuisine

3. TWO WAYS TO BRING OUT THE BEST IN YOUR FOREIGN-BORN WORKERS ARE:

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A. Show curiosity about their country of origin and solicit their opinions
B. Be flexible about time off and make sure they conform immediately to Canadian workplace customs
C. Be flexible about time off and make sure they conform immediately to Canadian workplace customs

4. ORPP STANDS FOR:

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A. Only Remaining Pink Penguin
B. Ontario Registered Pension Plan
C. Ontario Retirement Pension Plan
D. Oakville Retirement Pension Plan

5. SUN LIFE FINANCIAL’S 2015 CANADIAN UNRETIREMENT INDEX REPORT FINDS ALMOST ___% OF RESPONDENTS EXPECT TO CONTINUE WORKING IN SOME CAPACITY AFTER AGE 65, WITH ___% EXPECTING TO WORK FULL TIME.

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A. 100%, 50%
B. 60%, 32%
C. 91%, 23%

6.A 2014 REPORT FROM MEMORIAL UNIVERSITY FINDS OBESITY RATES IN CANADA ___________ FROM 1985 TO 2011.

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A. Stayed the same
B. Doubled
C. Tripled

TRUE OR FALSE? THE CONSERVATIVE GOVERNMENT IS CURRENTLY EXPLORING A MANDATORY EXPANSION OF THE CANADA PENSION PLAN.


  1. C) Drop by nearly half
  2. B) Attractive bond returns and economic growth fuelled by untapped natural resources
  3. A) Show curiosity about their country of origin and solicit their opinions
  4. C) Ontario Retirement Pension Plan
  5. B) 60%, 32%
  6. C) Tripled
  7. Bonus: False – the Conservative government is exploring a voluntary expansion

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