At Unisource Canada, the DC plan is made up of two parts: a basic component and an optional component, and it’s a hit with employees.

Larry Ketchabaw, manager, pension and benefits, with Unisource Canada, says the company measures the success of the plan by participation rates. With 90% of employees contributing to the optional component at, or close to, the maximum allowance, there’s no disputing that this plan has figured out how to meet the needs of its workforce.