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PENSIONS
BC Public Sector Pension Plans
Victoria, BC
(250) 387-1014
(800) 663-8823
Email: pensioncorp@pensionsbc.ca
Website: www.pensionsbc.ca
Administers the college, municipal, teachers',
WorkSafeBC and public service pension
plans of more than 1,000 employers and
more than 425,000 plan members.
British Columbia – Financial
Institutions Commission
Vancouver, BC
(604) 660-3555 Fax: (604) 660-3365
(866) 206-3030
Email: FICOM@ficombc.ca, pensions@ficombc.
ca
Website: www.fic.gov.bc.ca
A regulatory agency of the provincial
government, FICOM is responsible for
administering nine statutes that regulate the
pension, financial services and real estate
sectors in British Columbia.
British Columbia – Ministry of
Health
Victoria, BC
(250) 387-6121
(800) 663-7867
Website: www.gov.bc.ca/health
Responsible for providing subject matter
expertise, critical analysis and advice to the
Ministry of Health on issues affecting the
health of women, children and seniors. Also
works to prevent injuries (intentional and
unintentional) for all British Columbians.
Monitors current planning, policies and
programs; includes information on finances
and income security programs.
Bureau of Pensions Advocates
(Veterans Affairs Canada)
Charlottetown, PE
(866) 522-2122
Email: information@vac-acc.gc.ca
Website: www.veterans.gc.ca/eng/department/
organization/bpa1
A nationwide organization of lawyers within
Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC); provides free
legal help for people who are not satisfied
with VAC departmental decisions about their
disability benefits claims.
Canada Pension Plan
(Service Canada)
Ottawa, ON
(800) 622-6232
TTY: (800) 926-9105
Website: www.servicecanada.gc.ca/cpp
Provides information such as descriptions of
the latest changes to the Canada Pension
Plan, contribution rates and frequently asked
questions.
Commission administrative des
régimes de retraite et d'assurances
Saint-Amable, QC
(418) 643-4881 Fax: (418) 644-3839
(866) 627-2505
Website: www.carra.gouv.qc.ca
An autonomous public service unit
responsible for administering the pension
and insurance plans entrusted to it by statute
or by the Quebec government.
Department of Finance Canada
Ottawa, ON
(613) 369-3710 Fax: (613) 369-4065
TTY: (613) 369-3230
Email: finpub@fin.gc.ca
Website: www.fin.gc.ca
Provides the federal government with
analysis and advice on financial issues.
Administers the Pension Benefits Standards
Act; Garnishment, Attachment and Pension
Diversion Act and others related to pensions.
Employee Benefits Security
Administration,
United States Department of Labor
Washington, DC
(866) 444-3272
Website: www.dol.gov/ebsa
Educates and assists Americans covered by
private retirement plans and private health
and welfare plans.
Financial Services Commission of
Ontario
Toronto, ON
(416) 250-7250 Fax: (416) 590-7070
(800) 668-0128
Email: contactcentre@fsco.gov.on.ca
Website: www.fsco.gov.on.ca
An arm's length agency of the Ministry of
Finance, which administers the Pension
Benefits Act of Ontario, regulating more than
8,500 pension plans.
Financial Services OmbudsNetwork
Toronto, ON
Website: www.fson.org
OmbudService for Life & Health
Insurance
(416) 777-9002
(888) 295-8112
Website: www.olhi.ca
General Insurance OmbudService
(877) 225-0446 Fax: (416) 299-4261
Website: www.giocanada.org
Employment and Social
Development Canada
(formerly Human Resources and Skills
Development Canada)
Ottawa, ON
(800) 622-6232
TTY: (800) 926-9105
Website: www.esdc.gc.ca
Administers the Canada Pension Plan
and Old Age Security. Website contains
descriptions of the latest legislative changes,
FAQs and contribution rates.
Joint Forum of Financial Market
Regulators
Toronto, ON
(416) 590-7526 Fax: (416) 590-7070
Email: jointforum@fsco.gov.on.ca
Website: www.jointforum.ca
Established as a mechanism through which
pension, securities and insurance regulators
co-ordinate, harmonize and streamline the
regulation of financial products and services
in Canada.
MEPP — Management Employees
Pension Plan
Edmonton, AB
(877) 391-3675 Fax: (780) 415-9598
Email: employerservices@apsc.ca
Website: www.mepp.ca
Plan for managers within the Alberta
provincial public service, approved agencies,
boards and commissions.
