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PENSIONS — AGENCIES AND GOVERNMENT
PENSIONS
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 regulators, and
provides opportunities for professional
development, education 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) 590-2090 Fax: (416) 226-7878
(800) 668-0128
Email: capsa-acor@fsco.gov.on.ca
Website: www.capsa-acor.org
A national, inter-jurisdictional association
of pension regulators whose mission is to
facilitate an efficient and effective pension
regulatory system in Canada. Discusses
pension regulatory 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: info@ccsd.ca
Website: www.ccsd.ca
A non-government, not-for-profit social
policy and research organization 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 provides
members and other interested individuals
and groups with an opportunity to discuss,
debate and obtain information about
pensions, 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 administration profession.
The institute encourages dialogue, co-
operation and educational opportunities for
professional benefits administrators.
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'
professional development and advocates
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/business/
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 operating
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 pension plan
for employees of local authorities in Alberta,
including municipalities, health facilities,
colleges, school boards and other public
sector organizations.
Alberta Pensions Services
Corporation
Edmonton, AB
(780) 427-2782
(800) 661-8198
Email: memberservices@apsc.ca
Website: www.apsc.ca
Responsible for administering seven
statutory pension plans under the direction
of four pension boards and the government
of Alberta, as well as two supplementary
retirement plans.
Autorité des marchés financiers
Quebec City, QC
(418) 525-0337 Fax: (418) 525-9512
(877) 525-0337
Website: www.lautorite.qc.ca
Regulatory body that administers the
regulatory framework governing Quebec's
financial sector. A single source for consumer
information and complaint processing;
streamlines the regulatory framework
governing the financial sector and thus
simplifies the administrative procedures of
individuals and businesses practising in the
sector.
Bank of Canada
Ottawa, ON
(800) 303-1282 Fax: (613) 782-7713
TTY: (888) 418-1461
Email: info@bankofcanada.ca
Website: www.bankofcanada.ca
Canada's central bank, with responsibilities
for Canada's monetary policy, currency,
financial system, funds management and
retail debt. Legislated, principal role is "to
promote the economic and financial welfare
of Canada."
