

Important! Sessions' topic and timing may slightly change as the FORUM program committee continues its work on finalizing the agenda.
We encourage you to visit this page regularly for the latest updates.
SUNDAY JUNE 1, 2025
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5:30 PM - 10:30 PM ET | Grouse Mountain Experience (optional for an additional $100) Join us for an unforgettable journey to Grouse Mountain, featuring Vancouver’s iconic Skyride. You will be able to visit the Grizzly Bear Habitat, explore the mountaintop, ejoy delicious food and drinks and meet the mountain's Owl Ambassador. Transportation and skylift included in price |
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MONDAY JUNE 2, 2025
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9:00 AM - 10:15 AM PT | Workshop 1 Topic to be confirmed |
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10:30 AM - 11:45 AM PT | Workshop 2 Topic to be confirmed
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12:00 PM - 12:45 PM PT | LUNCH |
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12:45 PM - 1:45 PM PT | |
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1:45 PM - 2:00 PM PT | HEALTH BREAK |
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2:00 PM - 3:00 PM PT | S1 - Pension Panel: the future of Pension Independence: Government Interference
S2- Benefits Mental Health Across Generations: Tailoring Programs for a Diverse Workforce |
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3:00 PM - 3:30 PM PT | NETWORKING & LEARNING BREAK |
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3:30 PM - 4:30 PM PT | S3 - Pension Building and Evolving Pension Risk Management Frameworks S4 - Benefits Fertility Benefits: Empowering Employees, Building Families |
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4:30 PM - 5:15 PM PT | YOGA Take a moment to pause, breathe, and restore during our refreshing yoga sessions. |
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5:15 PM - 6:30 PM PT | Free Time |
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6:30 PM - 9:00 PM PT | Bringing together colleagues from across the county, this highly anticipated tournament fosters friendly competition while highlighting our shared passion for the pension, benefits and investment industry. Come dressed in your favorite NHL teams' jersey and partake in a friendly tournament. Enjoy good food, great drinks and lots of laughs. Let the games begin! |
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TUESDAY JUNE 3, 2025
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6:30 AM - 7:15 AM | YOGA SESSION & MEDITATION Come with an open mind and join us on a journey toward balance and well-being. Namaste! |
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7:00 AM - 8:00 AM PT | BREAKFAST |
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8:00 AM - 9:00 AM PT | |
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9:00 AM - 9:30 AM PT | CPBI Annual General Meeting (CPBI Members Only) |
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9:30 AM - 10:30 AM PT | S5 - Pension Recent Innovations in Canadian DB and DC Pensions S6 - Benefits Panel on the Importance of Prevention and Primary Care S7 - Investment ESG: Beyond risk and return |
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10:30 AM - 11:00 AM PT | NETWORKING & LEARNING BREAK |
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11:00 AM - 12:00 PM PT | S8 - Pension Financial wellness S9 - Benefits From Awareness to Action: Unlocking the Power of Diabetes Support in the Workplace S10 - Investment Panel: Private markets portfolio construction: secondary and co-invest |
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12:00 PM - 12:45 PM PT | Roundtables Choose your topic and join the discussion. Share ideas, listen and learn best practices. Organized in the spirit of small group learning and informal conversation, each roundtable is hosted by a pension, benefits or investment professional who will initiate a lively exchange about a topic or industry trend. |
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12:45 PM - 2:00 PM PT | LUNCH |
| CONCURRENT SESSIONS |
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM PT | S11- Pension Gender dynamics and workplace savings S12 - Benefits Drug Panel S13 - Investment Public Market Panel |
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3:00 PM - 3:30 PM PT | HEALTH BREAK |
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3:30 PM- 4:30 PM PT | S15 - Benefits What do Group Plan Sponsors want? S16 - Investment AI & Data |
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4:45 PM - 5:15 PM PT | YOGA Take a moment to pause, breathe, and restore during our refreshing yoga sessions. |
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6:00 PM - 9:00 PM PT | |
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WEDNESDAY JUNE 4, 2025
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6:30 AM - 7:15 AM PT | YOGA SESSION & MEDITATION Come with an open mind and join us on a journey toward balance and well-being. Namaste! |
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7:00 AM - 8:00 AM PT | BREAKFAST |
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8:00 AM - 9:15 AM PT | Global and Economic Market Outlook
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9:15 AM - 9:30 AM PT | HEALTH BREAK |
| CONCURRENT SESSIONS |
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM PT | S18- Pension Spilling the Tea – Pension modelers S19- Benefits 5 top cancers and their financial impact
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10:30 AM - 11:00 AM PT | NETWORKING & LEARNING BREAK |
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11:00 AM - 12:00 PM PT | S22- Benefits Personalising Group Benefits S23 - Investment Future of portfolio management
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12:00 PM - 2:00 PM PT | Wrap-up and closing remarks Closing Lunch |
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