Canadian Legal & Legislative Update

Session Topics

• Legal/Legislative Update
• What Is Happening in the U.S. and Will It Impact Canadian Plans?
• What Is a Target Pension Plan and Who Is the Target?
• A Debate on the Future Prospects for Canadian Pension Plans
• Overview of Canada Health Act—Is There a Future?
• The Health Accord in Canada:  What's All the Hullabaloo? 
• Pharmacare:  The Canadian Mosaic
• Retirees in Today's World
• Bill C-377:  Transparency or The Full Monty?

Speakers/Moderators

• Robert R. Blakely, Director of Canadian Affairs, Building and Construction Trades Department, AFL-CIO—Canadian Office
• Keith Brainard, Research Director, National Association of State Retirement Administrators (NASRA)
• Lisa C. Chamzuk, Partner, Lawson Lundell LLP
• Karen J. Hall, M.A., FSA, FCIA, Associate Partner, Aon Hewitt
• Rick Holock, Principal (Retired), Mercer (Canada) Limited
• Bruce Kennedy, Ph.D., Executive Director, College, Public Service and Teachers’ Pension Boards of Trustees  
• Brian Lindenberg, Senior Partner, Mercer
• Linda Silas, R.N., President, Canadian Federation of Nurses Unions
• Deborah Stephens, Vice President, National Marketing and Business Development, Ontario Teachers' Insurance Plan
• Scott Sweatman, LL.B., Partner, Spectrum HR Law LLP
• Richard Taylor, M.Sc. Pl., ICD.D, Chair, Municipal Pension Board of Trustees
• Hugh Wright, Partner, McInnes Cooper

Key Takeaways

• Hear from well-known industry experts and government representatives in a practical, 1½-day format.
• Focus on the critical information you need to know now with fresh and relevant topics
• Gain a deeper understanding of the issues affecting the pensions and benefits industry and their effect on your funds.

Registration Includes

• Access to subject matter experts  
• Networking opportunities at a special welcome reception on Wednesday evening from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m.
• Two continental breakfasts
• Luncheon on Thursday 
• Beverage breaks

This is a green meeting.

Sponsorships

Sponsorships are available at this program. For more information, please contact Ronaelle Carlson at (262) 373-7748 or ronaellec@ifebp.org, or Pam Wu, CEBS, at (262) 373-7752 or pamw@ifebp.org.

Accompanying Educational Events

• ATMS Part I (Last time offered)
• ATMS Part II Group Benefits (Last time offered)
• ATMS Part II Pensions