CPBI SASKATCHEWAN NEWS |
Fall Newsletter - October 2014 |
In This Issue- Message from the Chairperson
- Bring a Guest!
- Breakfast & Luncheon Seminars
- Pension Plan Administration Certificate (PPAC) 3
- Administration of Capital Accumulation Plans (ACAP) 1
- Certificate in Employee Benefits
- Pensions, Beyond the Basics
- 2015 CPBI Saskatchewan Regional Conference "Connections & Creativity"
- Call for Speakers for Regional Conference
- CPBI Membership Promotion
- CPBI Saskatchewan Regional Council 2014-15
- Thank you to our Program Sponsors
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Message from the Chairperson |
 | It is my pleasure to offer greetings on behalf of the Saskatchewan Regional Council of CPBI. The leaves are turning color, the harvest is progressing and once again, we look forward to another busy year ahead. The Regional Council has been meeting, planning and preparing to offer many pensions, benefits, and investments sessions. This upcoming year will again feature luncheons/breakfasts on trending topics and how they relate to you, our Saskatchewan members. In addition, planning continues for our annual Regional Conference to be held at the Delta Bessborough Hotel in Saskatoon on April 22nd and 23rd, 2015.
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This year’s conference, themed “Connections and Creativity”, is chaired by Trina Kistner and she is very excited about bringing in top experts to speak to their fields. As in past years, this is a great opportunity to meet like-minded colleagues and to enhance your knowledge on many topics that continue to be at the forefront of industry issues. Over the past 6 months, CPBI has been updating our website to allow easier navigation, and is pleased to offer online payment through our Saskatchewan webpage and events calendar. Please take some time to revisit the site for up-to-date information on upcoming events, to update your profile, and to browse previous presentations. We are working hard with our national office to continue to meet your needs and respond to requests from our site. As technology continues to change at a rapid pace, you will see that Saskatchewan CPBI can now be found on LinkedIn and Twitter. Please follow us for regular updates on current events happening within Saskatchewan.
This year is my second year as Chair, and I am honored to be part of a Council who works tirelessly to meet and discuss topics that would be most interesting to CPBI members. This dedication and commitment has not gone unnoticed and I would like to thank each and every one of them for their efforts. I am very confident that this year will be full of lively discussion, intriguing dialogue and relevant information on a diverse array of topics. In addition, I would be remiss if many thanks were not extended to our Regional Administrator for always being available to assist with the planning and coordinating of the events. In closing, I look forward to connecting with members during our events either in Regina or Saskatoon. Please feel free to contact me or anyone from Council if you have ideas or topics that you are interested in and would like presented at events in our region. We are here to represent you, the members of CPBI. Bob Wilhelms, Chair
CPBI Saskatchewan Regional Council |
Bring a Guest! |
CPBI Members are invited to bring a Non-Member guest at the Member rate to the October and November 2015 breakfasts/luncheons. |
Breakfast & Luncheon Seminars |
A TRIP to Pension SustainabilityWednesday, October 15, 2014 – Luncheon at Radisson Hotel, Saskatoon Thursday, October 16, 2014 – Luncheon at Hotel Saskatchewan, Regina | 
| Pension sustainability has emerged as one of the most important issues of our time and stakeholders across all groups continue to look for innovative solutions that meet the needs of all parties involved. Similar to many organizations with defined benefit plans, the Regina Police Service struggled with the sustainability of its pension plan for many years for many reasons, including: poor investment returns, changing economic environment, increased longevity, and members taking earlier retirement. Recognizing that it needed to change its model, the Regina Police Service undertook the immense challenge of overhauling its pension plan. Through a collaborative effort and shared commitment to identify a solution that worked for all stakeholders (employer, union and regulator), the Regina Police Service introduced changes that would see them close their existing defined benefit plan and implement a new target benefit plan (i.e., Target Retirement Income Plan for the Regina Police Service (TRIP)) for future service. Together, Evan Bray (top), Staff Sergeant with the Regina Police Service, and Troy Milnthorp (bottom), Associate Partner with Aon Hewitt, will share the story of this journey and will cover:
Plan history
A collaborative approach in getting the “deal”
Introducing the TRIP
Lessons Learned and Key Takeaways
| Key Components of Benefits AdministrationWednesday, November 12, 2014 – Luncheon at Radisson Hotel, Saskatoon Thursday, November 13, 2014 – Breakfast at Hotel Saskatchewan, Regina |  | Based on conversations with human resource professionals, benefit administrators, and insurers, this presentation compiles tips and tools to help you handle various benefit situations for your employees from enrollment to termination. Join Sheryl Armstrong as she explores the players involved and how communication can play a major role. Sheryl Armstrong is a Certified Human Resource Professional with over 20 years of experience in human resources. She has worked for organizations varying in size from over 100 to more than 2,000 employees in industries as diverse as the legal field, health and life insurance, gaming, and now construction. Sheryl has worked as a generalist and as a specialist in the areas of payroll, compensation, pension and benefits. In her current role as the Human Resource Manager for Hundseth Power Line Construction, Sheryl has sole responsibility for creating and managing human resource activities which will place Hundseth in an optimal position for further growth and success. | 2015 and Beyond: Global Implications for Portfolio PositioningWednesday, January 14, 2015 – Luncheon at Radisson Hotel, Saskatoon Thursday, January 15, 2015 – Luncheon at Hotel Saskatchewan, Regina |  | There are many global macro-economic factors shaping the investment landscape for Canadian institutional investors. Some of the larger factors include a tepid economic recovery outside of North America, the persistent low interest rate environment and ever-present geopolitical turbulence. Join Jeff Tiefenbach as he examines the investment landscape from the perspective of a Canadian institutional investor and provides his insights into how to position portfolios for 2015 and beyond. Jeff Tiefenbach, Senior Vice-President, International Equities for Greystone Managed Investments Inc., has a broad background including experience in U.S., global, and Canadian equities, as well as Canadian fixed income investing. | Pension & Benefits Legal UpdateWednesday, February 11, 2015 – Luncheon at Radisson Hotel, Saskatoon Thursday, February 12, 2015 – Breakfast at Hotel Saskatchewan, Regina |  | This presentation will address recent case law and statutory developments that will be of interest to trustees and administrators of Saskatchewan pension and benefit plans. Murray Campbell is a Partner at Lawson Lundell LLP. Murray is a pension lawyer who acts for boards of trustees and other sponsors of pension and benefit plans in the private and public sectors in British Columbia, Alberta and Saskatchewan. While Murray is a solicitor, he is regularly involved in pension and benefit litigation. Murray is the head of Western Canada’s largest and most experienced Pensions and Benefits Law Group. | The Importance of Early Intervention When Managing DisabilityWednesday, March 11, 2015 – Luncheon at Radisson Hotel, Saskatoon Thursday, March 12, 2015 – Luncheon at Hotel Saskatchewan, Regina |  | Employers who intervene soon after an employee is first disabled can assist them to return to work faster, which makes for a happier employee, while cutting disability-related costs. Connie Deschamps will provide an overview of best practices around early intervention and disability management. She will share insights into the challenges of managing disabilities and discuss solutions to deal with the barriers. Connie Deschamps is the Western Canada Lead in Health and Productivity with Mercer. She has worked in the field of disability, health and wellness for 19 years. She has worked with employers in the private as well as public sector, in unionized and non-unionized environments. She has managed occupational and disability management teams and has designed and implemented numerous disability/health and wellness programs in a variety of settings. Connie has extensive knowledge of disability management and best practice. |
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Pension Plan Administration Certificate (PPAC) 3 |
October 27 to 31, 2014, in Regina The CPBI Saskatchewan Regional Council is pleased to announce that the Pension Plan Administration Certificate (PPAC) 3 session will be presented in Regina on October 27 to 31, 2014. This is the third of three modules of the PPAC program offered in partnership with Humber College. PPAC is designed for anyone from pension plan administrators, to HR professionals in the industry, to pension committee members. CPBI members are eligible to receive a 10% discount on the registration fees for Humber College programs organized by CPBI Saskatchewan. This discount also applies to organizations that have a CPBI plan sponsor group membership. The fees are as follows: CPBI Member: $2,065.50 (no taxes apply for this activity) Non-Member: $2,295.00 (no taxes apply for this activity) Please indicate at the time of registration if you are a CPBI member. Purchase your 2015 CPBI Membership now and receive a complimentary CPBI membership for the remainder of 2014! For information regarding CPBI Membership, please click here. For complete details regarding the Humber College PPAC program or To Register, please click here. |
Administration of Capital Accumulation Plans (ACAP) 1 |
February 2 to 6, 2015 in Regina The CPBI Saskatchewan Regional Council is pleased to announce that the Administration of Capital Accumulation Plans (ACAP) 1 session will be presented in Regina on February 2 to 6, 2015 in Regina. This is the first of two modules of the ACAP program offered in partnership with Humber College. ACAP is designed for anyone from CAP administrators to CAP decision makers.
CPBI members are eligible to receive a 10% discount on the registration fees for Humber College programs organized by CPBI Saskatchewan. This discount also applies to organizations that have a CPBI plan sponsor group membership. The fees are as follows: CPBI Member: $2,065.50 (no taxes apply for this activity) Non-Member: $2,295.00 (no taxes apply for this activity) Please indicate at the time of registration if you are a CPBI member. Purchase your 2015 CPBI Membership now and receive a complimentary CPBI membership for the remainder of 2014! For information regarding CPBI Membership, please click here. For complete details regarding the Humber College ACAP program or To Register, please click here. |
Certificate in Employee Benefits |
May 11 to 15, 2015 in Regina CPBI Saskatchewan is pleased to announce that, in partnership with Humber College, we will be hosting the Certificate in Employee Benefits program in Regina the week of May 11th through 15th, 2015, for the first time in our region. This is the first of two seminars. During each seminar, attendees will hear from recognized and experienced compensation and benefits professionals and consultants, while examining case studies and engaging in workshops to enhance the learning experience. Topics include Total Compensation; Group Benefit Plans, Fundamentals, & Financing; Traditional & Non-Traditional Group Benefits; and a look at Income Security programs. Upon successful completion of both seminars, participants will qualify for the Certificate in Employee Benefits designation. CPBI members are eligible to receive a 10% discount on their registration fees for Humber College programs organized by CPBI Saskatchewan. This discount also applies to organizations that have a CPBI plan sponsor group membership. The fees are as follows: CPBI Member: $2,155.50 (no taxes apply for this activity) Non-Member: $2,395.00 (no taxes apply for this activity) Please indicate at the time of registration if you are a CPBI member. Purchase your 2015 CPBI Membership now and receive a complimentary CPBI membership for the remainder of 2014! For information regarding CPBI Membership, please click here. For complete details regarding the Humber College Certificate in Employee Benefits program or To Register, please click here. |
Pensions, Beyond the Basics |
June 2 & 3, 2015, Delta Regina Hotel The CPBI Saskatchewan Regional Council is working on a Pensions Beyond the Basics 2-day seminar to be held in Regina, tentatively on June 2 & 3, 2015. Watch for details! |
2015 CPBI Saskatchewan Regional Conference "Connections & Creativity" |
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The CPBI Saskatchewan Regional Council is pleased to announce that it will host its fifth annual regional conference on April 22 & 23, 2015, at the Delta Bessborough Hotel in Saskatoon. Watch for all the exciting details! |
Call for Speakers for Regional Conference |
Do you have a topic that you believe will be of interest to the CPBI Saskatchewan region? To submit a speaking proposal and speaker, click here to download the Proposal Form and return your completed form by October 22nd by email to [email protected]. |
CPBI Membership Promotion |
Purchase your 2015 CPBI Membership now and receive a complimentary CPBI membership for the remainder of 2014. This is 3 months of membership benefits for free! Click here to learn more about the benefits of being a CPBI member. |
CPBI Saskatchewan Regional Council 2014-15 |
Chairperson
Bob Wilhelms
Saskatchewan Blue Cross Vice-Chairperson
Alana Shearer-Kleefeld
3sHealth Treasurer
Glenda Schlosser
City of Regina Secretary
Trina Kistner
Sun Life Financial Past-Chairperson and National Board Rep.
Doug Volk
Teachers’ Superannuation Commission | Council Members
Christine Taylor
Capital Pension and Benefits Administration Narinder Kempa
The Co-operators Rochelle Dobni
Credential Financial Strategies Don Rowell
CUMIS Group Ltd. Sylvia Rempel
University of Saskatchewan Tony Whitworth
Board of Trustees, City of Saskatoon Bud Anderson
3sHealth Erin Haresign
Saskatchewan Healthcare Employees’ Pension Plan Dara Sewell-Zumstien
Public Employees Benefits Agency Sheryl Armstrong
Hundseth Power Line Construction Kendra Dumont
University of Saskatchewan |
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