Canadian Public Sector Pensions and Benefits Conference

Wednesday, August 15 - Thursday, August 16, 2012
Halifax Marriott Harbourfront Hotel, Halifax, NS

The Canadian Public Sector Pensions and Benefits Conference offers targeted and timely updates on the latest issues affecting public sector pension and benefit plans. Not only does it provide up-to-date legislative information but also a forum for learning from your peers and discovering the best practices used in other systems. Again this year, the conference offers a full day of benefits topics followed by a full day of pension topics. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn alongside your peers who face the same challenges you do.

Topics

  • Learning From the Japanese Experience:  Avoiding Pension Pitfalls
  • Pension Trends:  Debunking Myths and Charting a Course
  • Defending Defined Benefit Plans:  How They Can Be Protected in a Low-Yield Investment Environment
  • Maintaining and Sustaining Public Sector Pension Plans
  • Responding to Public Criticism of Defined Benefit Plans—Insights from the National Institute on Retirement Security (NIRS) Research
  • Reemployment:  Impact on Pensions and Benefits
  • Return-to-Work Strategies
  • Communication Issues for Public Sector Plans
  • Trends in Drug Care Management
  • Psychological Health in the Government Workplace—Mind Matters
  • The Management of Psychological Health:  Shifting Focus

Key Takeaways

  • Be informed on the specific issues you face in your role.
  • Build a strong foundation in the key skills needed to be effective.
  • Spend two full days of focused training on timely benefits issues.

Registration Includes

  • Continental breakfasts
  • Lunches
  • Beverage breaks
  • A welcome reception
  • Dinner

Accompanying Educational Event

  • Canadian Investment Institute
    • Wednesday morning’s sessions are also part of the Canadian Investment Institute. Attend both conferences and save C$250 on your registration. Use discount code MTGDIIPE when you register.

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.

Hotel Information

Halifax Marriott Harbourfront Hotel

Rate: C$189.00 Single/Double
Reservation Deadline: July 2, 2012

You will be charged a $350 deposit upon registration. Please specify your hotel requirements on the registration form.

Who Should Attend

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This program is for public sector trustees, administrators and professional advisors looking for a solid grounding in the special challenges facing the public sector in Canada.

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Registration Information
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Through 7/4/2012 $1,030.00 $1,230.00
After 7/4/2012 $1,230.00 $1,430.00
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