Essential Skills For Pension Committee Members November 12, 13 & 14, 2008 Toronto

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Letter from the Director

Dear Colleague,

Underfunding has highlighted the role and importance of the pension committee both for DC and DB plans. As a result, regulators are holding pension committee members more accountable than ever for managing their pension plans for the benefit of members.

Today, the role of a pension trustee is becoming more and more challenging. It has become essential to gain a comprehensive understanding of the duties and oversight responsibilities of pension trustees before joining the committee. In fact, CAPSA and other regulatory authorities are requiring it as part of sound pension governance.

Hear from experienced pension committee members from public and private sector plans as well as from Canada's leading pension experts about the most essential skills required of new pension committee members in light of new expectations.

Join us for this unique opportunity to discover new approaches to:

-Governance structures
-Fiduciary duties
-Trustee liability
-Investment basics
-Pension funding and plan design
-Pension plan risks
-Effective accountability
-And much more!

This exciting event brings together leading experts from: Health Insurance Reciprocal of Canada, Sun Life Financial, HUB International Ontario Ltd., OPSEU Pension Trust, Toronto Transit Commission, OMERS Administration Corporation, CAW-Canada and many more.

Take advantage of this opportunity to learn how to fine-tune your pension committee for maximum success! With the level of practical experience at this conference, this is one event you cannot afford to miss. Register now by calling (416) 665-6868 or 1-800-363-0722



Do not miss our optional workshops on governance structures and the role and duties of pension trustees as well as on understanding pension finance and investment basics.