The National Institute on Ageing at Toronto Metropolitan University’s Pension Centre of Excellence is welcoming four new member organizations following its third symposium last week.
The Toronto event brought together leaders from across the retirement sector and focused on the future of pension communication in Canada, anchored by a new report by the PCE. During the event, the organization welcomed BlackRock Inc., the Colleges of Applied Arts and Technology pension plan, Fidelity Canada Institutional and the Toronto Transit Commission Pension Plan as its newest members.
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Through panels, case studies and interactive sessions, participants explored how to translate research insights into action — from reframing the Canadian retirement income system to support greater clarity and long-term thinking, to promoting the intangible benefits of workplace plans and improving decision-making tools to help Canadians make more informed retirement planning choices, according to a press release.
“Strengthening retirement income security in Canada requires more than good ideas,” said Bonnie-Jeanne Macdonald, director of financial security research and co-lead of the PCE, in the release.
“It requires collaboration grounded in evidence and focused on real-world solutions. Through the Pension Centre of Excellence, we are bringing together diverse expertise to turn insight into action and help Canadians achieve greater financial confidence in later life.”
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