Canadian Public Sector Pensions and Benefits Conference

The Global Economic Update

Learn about current economic trends and how they influence change for financial investing and retirement planning. This session will also explore the main workforce trends and how tariffs impact labour.

The Risks, Rewards and Real Results of Private Equity in Public Funds

Examine the potential for higher returns and diversification benefits, as well as the challenges of fees, illiquidity and risk management—helping trustees and plan sponsors make informed investment decisions.

Mental Health Trends in the Workplace

This session explores key psychosocial risk factors and examines how mental health challenges are evolving and impacting the workplace.

Managing Service Provider Transitions

Changing service providers can be complex and risky for public sector pension and benefit plans. Learn the key steps before, during and after provider transitions, including how to conduct effective interviews, identify critical considerations upfront and ensure continuity of service.

Making CAPSA Fit Your Plan ... Even Benefit Plans

Explore practical strategies to align CAPSA principles with your plan’s governance framework, especially how CAPSA Guideline No. 10 applies to public sector pension and benefits plans by helping trustees and administrators manage risk effectively while meeting regulatory expectations.

Navigating Retirement Confidence: Canadian insights from the 2025 Global Retirement Savers Study

In an era shaped by economic uncertainty, inflationary pressures and shifting retirement expectations, Canadian organizations face evolving challenges in supporting their workforce’s long-term financial well-being. This moderated session will provide an in-depth look at the Canadian findings from the inaugural T. Rowe Price Global Retirement Savers Study, exploring retirement savers’ financial goals, investment preferences, retirement expectations, as well as the implications of these findings for public plans.

Impacts of a New Way of Work

Understand the evolving workforce demographics and trends and how employers may need new strategies for attracting and retaining employees, particularly in trades and professions.

Topics covered include:

• Adaptability of workforce
• Moving to Canadian base trades, workers and economic changes
• Trustee turnover.

• Trustee turnover.

Bridging the Benefits Gender Gap in Public Sector Plans

This session will highlight strategies for plan design, governance and policy decisions that promote equity and better outcomes for all members.

The Deserving but Underserved Public Sector

Not all public-serving organizations fit neatly into the traditional public sector box, and that creates unique challenges for pension and benefits. This session explores how these entities are structured, why they often fall outside existing plans and what solutions might look like.

We’ll cover:

• Defining who we mean by “the broader public sector” and how these organizations are typically structured
• Key barriers these groups face in participating in government-sponsored pension and benefit plans—and what potential solutions could be.

Innovative Benefits Solutions While Balancing Care and Costs

This session will highlight innovative strategies such as on-site pharmacies, medical services and dental care, helping trustees and administrators enhance member health while managing plan costs.

Pension Plan Expansions

Explore when and how expansions make sense, including strategies for smaller and PE-adjacent plans, helping trustees and administrators make informed decisions.

Closing the Pension Gender Gap: Insights for Public Sector Plans

• Explore the factors driving the pension gender gap and practical strategies for public sector pension and benefit plans to promote equity.
• Understand the impact of theintersectionality of identities.
• Workforce changes and trends
• Relevant legislation