Alberta’s Local Authorities Pension Plan and Public Service Pension Plan have launched a new board education program aimed at strengthening governance by equipping trustees with practical, decision-ready knowledge for an increasingly complex pension environment.
Developed over two years in collaboration with stakeholders, the program responds to a comprehensive review of board learning needs and reflects a growing recognition that governance excellence requires shared understanding, not just technical expertise, according to a press release. The curriculum consists of eight self-directed e-learning modules that provide foundational knowledge alongside day-to-day readiness for both corporate and sponsor board members.
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The learning pathway begins with an overview of Alberta’s pension ecosystem before progressing through pension administration, actuarial and investment fundamentals, governance frameworks, board operations and risk monitoring, the release noted. Short, structured lessons are paired with interactive elements such as scenarios, knowledge checks and applied exercises to help translate theory into practical boardroom behaviours.
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