Kim Page

Communication with officials regarding how pension plans can support greater infrastructure investments in Canada. Communication with officials regarding climate and sustainability policies as they apply to financial institutions including pension plans. Communication with officials regarding the federal government reissuing Real Return Bonds (RRBs) Exploring areas of opportunity to expand pension coverage across Canada. Describing ways that pensions can be delivered to Early Childhood Educators (ECEs). Communication with officials regarding the development of Variable Payment Life Annuities (VPLAs). Communication with officials regarding pre-budget recommendations related to increasing pension access for Canadians. Communication with officials regarding federal pension legislation including the Income Tax Act and Pension Benefit Standards Act, as it applies to improving CAAT Plan's plan administration, new innovative offerings, investments and new employers joining the Plan.

Consultation regarding new disclosure requirement(s) for federally regulated pension plans and the publication of information relating to the investments of plans. Variable Payment Life Annuities, with respect to regulatory framework to be developed under federal legislation. PIAC is also interested in the harmonization of VPLA rules across all jurisdictions. SFAC’s Taxonomy Roadmap Report and the Taxonomy Governance Proposal with respect to implementation of the Council’s recommendations for defining green and transition investment. Seeking clarification from government officials with respect to pension protection provisions in insolvency related to the Companies' Creditors Arrangement Act, 1985 and the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act, 1985. Regulatory Harmonization and Reform, with respect to pension funding rules: one funding rule (going-concern plus) to replace the going-concern funding rule and a solvency funding rule. Pension Benefits Standards Regulations, 1985, with respect to input on proposed changes to pension regulations on negotiated contribution plans and unclaimed pension balances. OSFI Climate Scenario Exercises, with respect to consultation input on the evolution of the Standardized Climate Scenario Exercise. Canada Real Return Bonds, with respect to program reinstatement and/or consultation on Real Return Bond Issuance.