MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIR

Martin Leclair - Proteus

The Annual Meeting held on June 1st marked the end of busy year for the CPBI Ontario Council  and its various committees.

First, I would like to thank the Market Development Committee for putting together the third issue of the newsletter and for its efforts to promote CPBI Ontario on the Twitter and LinkedIn social media platforms. The market intelligence gathered by this committee is important to the programming of events and to ensure we are offering educational content that matters to Ontario plan sponsors.

The Program Committee and our two Chapters in London and Ottawa have had a busy year as well, hosting a number of educational and networking events throughout the year. The very successful Ontario Conference, held in Toronto last October, was yet another testimony of CPBI’s relevance as it attracted industry experts and plan sponsors from across Canada. The planning for the Ontario/Quebec joint regional conference – a first in the history of CPBI – is now well underway and we are excited to offer you a great program.  Join us in beautiful Mont-Tremblant from September 12-14. Information about the program, registrations and sponsorships is on the CPBI website.

As you are aware, CPBI Ontario and HRPA have joined forces to provide pension and benefits education to their members. Our Partnership Committee was successful in expanding this program to London and Barrie.

I would also like to reiterate our commitment to good governance and operational efficiency. To that effect, the Ontario Council entered into an agreement with Association Management International. AMI will provide all normal and customary association management services to support the operations and activities of the CPBI in Ontario. Such services include administration, governance oversight, financial reporting and budgeting services, communication and event planning. AMI enables your Ontario Council to move the organization forward with confidence. The future looks bright.

Thank you to all our members, sponsors and supporters.

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ANNUAL MEETING AND   
RECEPTION - JUNE 1, 2016

IN THE NEWS

Ontario Consults on Elimination of 30 Per Cent Corporate Control Limit   - June 20, 2016

Scott McEvoy - Borden, Ladner, Gervais LLP

The Ontario Ministry of Finance recently completed its request for submissions in connection with the proposed amendment to Regulation 909 under the Pension Benefits Act (Ontario) (PBA), to eliminate the 30 per cent corporate control restriction applicable to Ontario registered pension plans. Read more...

2016 HIGHLIGHTS

CPBI Ontario London’s Spring Update - May 11, 2016

Wendy Anderson - Mercer

The London CPBI chapter hosted an educational breakfast seminar on May 11th at the Lamplighter Inn in London. Attendees were updated on the global economy, mental illness as well as the issue of medical marijuana in the workplace. Several organizations purchased tables for the event and invited guests.  It was very well attended and the feedback very positive on the knowledge gained as well as networking opportunities.

CPBI Ontario Pension Summit -   
Preparing for (More) Change - May 4, 2016

Claude Macorin - Macor Capital Management

CPBI held the Annual Pension Summit on May 4th at the Toronto Board of Trade.  We had the pleasure of having Keith Ambachtsheer (KPA Advisory), Jacquie McNish (Wall Street Journal), Caroline Helbronner and Lindsay McLeod (Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP) speak at the session. Read more..

Fraud Happens: How to Prevent it and What to do When You Can’t - April 27, 2016

Natasha Monkman – Hicks, Morley, Hamilton, Stewart, Storie LLP

On April 27, 2016, the annual Benefits Outlook featured an eye-opening discussion regarding benefits plan fraud. At Fraud Happens: How to Prevent it and What to do When You Can’t, attendees heard from a panel of insurance company representatives Michele Madore (Green Shield Canada), Andrew Kautz (Great West Life) and Shelley Frolich (Sun Life) who discussed the latest trends in benefits plan fraud and what insurance companies are doing to detect, limit and respond to fraud. The great revelation of the morning was that it is nearly impossible to prevent benefits plan fraud, but the insurance companies have robust processes for detecting and responding to fraud when it happens. Read more...

CPBI Ontario London Chapter -   
London Knights Networking Event - March 3, 2016

Wendy Anderson - Mercer

Back by popular demand, London’s CPBI chapter hosted a networking event on March 3rd at Budweiser Gardens to watch the London Knights beat the Owen Sound Attack. It was a great evening with lots of fun and camaraderie! Attendance was the largest group yet for this event. A great night was had by all.  

CPBI Ontario Ottawa Chapter -    
Evolving Pension Landscape: Risk to Regulation – February 25, 2016

Yves Lacroix - Manulife

On February 25, 2016, the Ottawa Chapter held a breakfast seminar titled the Evolving Pension Landscape: Risk to Regulation.   

Our first presenter was Mr. Benoit Hudon from Mercer and he reviewed the Market developments in pension risk transfer.   
Read more... 

ARTICLES OF INTEREST

Canada’s Drug Cost Pooling System Needs More Work   
Chris Bromley - Accompass

New ORPP Legislation:  
What Employers Need to Know
Eckler

Group News   
Eckler

Managing Your Fastest Growing HR Expense   
Accompass

UPCOMING EVENTS

CPBI Ottawa 18th Annual Charity Golf Tournament   
Ottawa - August 24, 2016

CPBI Ontario & Quebec Joint Regional Conference - DON'T MISS THE EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION RATE!!!     
Mont-Tremblant -   
September 12-14, 2016

UPCOMING SEMINARS  
WITH HRPA

CPBI Ontario has developed two Certificate Programs in partnership with HRPA: 

1. Pension Plans Certificate Program
2. Canadian Benefits Certificate Program

Both will be offered in the fall of 2016. To register for the Pension Plans Certificate Program please >>click here<<. If you are interested in registering for the Benefits Certificate Program for this fall, please send an email requesting more information to [email protected] 

Thank you to the Sponsors   
of this year's  
Ontario & Quebec  
Regional Conference

Green Shield Canada    
Manulife Financial    
Equitable Life    
Great-West Life    
IA Financial Group    
Medavie Bluecross    
Best Doctors    
Accompass    
Mercer    
Solareh    
Sun Life Financial    
Acclaim    
Benecaid    
Eckler Ltd.    
SSQ Financial Group    
Sutton Special Risk    
Benefits Canada    
Benefits & Pensions Monitor

Don't Miss the Early Bird Rates for the Conference ....  

Plan to attend the 2016 joint Regional Conference for Ontario and Quebec delegates - first of it's kind for CPBI. To be held in Mont-Tremblant, Quebec, sessions will be offered in English and French. You will be able to choose your participation in your preferred language from a selection of workshops and plenary sessions. Register by the early bird deadline June 30, 2016 and guarantee your hotel reservation at the conference hotel for the exceptional rate of $249 per night. You can get all the details on the Conference Website.

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