HR Vendors Guide 2014
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Pensions
pEnsions — AGEnciEs AnD GoVERnmEnt
RELATED ORGANIZATIONS
Association of Canadian Pension
Management
Toronto, ON
(416) 964-1260 Fax: (416) 964-0567
Email: info@acpm.com
Website: www.acpm.com
Promotes dialogue with provincial
and federal legislators and regula-
tors, and provides opportunities for
professional development, educa-
tion and networking. Advocates
policies and activities that promote
the growth and health of pensions
in Canada.
Canadian Association of Pension
Supervisory Authorities
Toronto, ON
(416) 590-7081 Fax: (416) 226-7878
(800) 668-0128
Email: capsa-acor@fsco.gov.on.ca
Website: www.capsa-acor.org
A national, inter-jurisdictional as-
sociation of pension supervisory
authorities whose mission is to
facilitate an efficient and effec-
tive pension regulatory system in
Canada. Discusses pension regula-
tory issues of common interest and
develops policies to further the
simplification and harmonization of
pension law across Canada.
Canadian Council on Social
Development
Kanata, ON
(613) 236-8977
Email: taillon@ccsd.ca
Website: www.ccsd.ca
A non-government, not-for-profit
social policy and research organi-
zation focusing on concerns such
as income security, pensions and
government social policies. Aims to
develop and promote progressive
social policies. Conducts research,
consultation, public education and
advocacy.
Canadian Pension & Benefits
Institute
Montreal, QC
(514) 288-1222 Fax: (514) 288-1225
Email: info@cpbi-icra.ca
Website: www.cpbi-icra.ca
A non-profit association that pro-
vides members and other inter-
ested individuals and groups with
an opportunity to discuss, debate
and obtain information about pen-
sions, employee benefits and other
related issues through a network
of regional and national programs.
Provides information to members
on new developments, industry
trends and the practical application
of technological changes.
National Institute of Pension
Administrators
Chicago, IL
(800) 999-6472 Fax: (312) 673-6609
Email: nipa@nipa.org
Website: www.nipa.org
A U.S.-based national association
representing the retirement and
employee benefit plan adminis-
tration profession. The institute
encourages dialogue, co-operation
and educational opportunities for
professional benefits administra-
tors.
Pension Investment Association
of Canada
Toronto, ON
(416) 640-0264
Website: www.piacweb.org
Promotes the financial security of
pension fund beneficiaries through
sound investment policy and
practices. Fosters members' profes-
sional development and advo-
cates their views on public policy
matters. Represents pension fund
organizations in matters relating to
investment.
GOVERNMENT
Alberta – Treasury Board and
Finance
Edmonton, AB
(780) 427-3035 Fax: (780) 427-1147
Website: www.finance.alberta.ca/busi-
ness/pensions
Administers the Employment
Pension Plans Act (EPPA), which
governs pension plans established
and maintained by employers (or
groups of employers or unions).
Most of the plans registered under
the legislation are private sector
plans. Provides information on the
roles and responsibilities of operat-
ing pension plans.
Alberta – Local Authorities Pension
Plan Corporation
Edmonton, AB
(877) 391-3675 Fax: (780) 415-9598
Email: employerservices@apsc.ca
Website: www.lapp.ca
Contributory defined benefit pen-
sion plan for employees of local
authorities in Alberta, including
municipalities, hospitals, colleges,
school boards and other public
sector organizations.
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