Pension guidance by topic

Governance

Pension plan governance refers to the roles and responsibilities of the parties involved in the administration of a pension plan to fulfil their fiduciary obligations. In general, good governance promotes the timely and cost-effective delivery of benefits and promotes the administration of the plan in the best interests of the plan members and beneficiaries. Good governance requires appropriate control mechanisms that encourage good decision making, proper and timely execution, and regular review and assessment.

Year Title Publication type Plans Topics
2023 Technology and cyber security incident reporting Advisory
  • Defined benefit plans
  • Defined contribution plans
  • Pooled registered pension plan
  • Governance
2022 Culture Risk Management Guideline – Update Past newsletter articles
  • Defined benefit plans
  • Defined contribution plans
  • Governance
2022 Retiree and survivor audits (May 2022) Past newsletter articles
  • Defined benefit plans
  • Benefits
  • Governance
2022 Reminder to update contact information (May 2022) Past newsletter articles
  • Defined benefit plans
  • Defined contribution plans
  • Annual filing requirements
  • Governance
2022 Culture risk management (May 2022) Past newsletter articles
  • Defined benefit plans
  • Defined contribution plans
  • Governance
2022 Third party survey on the use of technology Past newsletter articles
  • Defined benefit plans
  • Defined contribution plans
  • Governance
2021 OSFI discussion paper: Navigating Uncertainty in Climate Change – feedback and next steps Past newsletter articles
  • Defined benefit plans
  • Defined contribution plans
  • Governance
2021 OSFI discussion paper on climate related risks in the financial sector Past newsletter articles
  • Defined benefit plans
  • Defined contribution plans
  • Governance
2021 OSFI discussion paper: Developing Financial Sector Resilience in a Digital World - results of consultation Past newsletter articles
  • Defined benefit plans
  • Defined contribution plans
  • Governance
2020 OSFI discussion paper "Developing financial sector resilience in a digital world" Past newsletter articles
  • Defined benefit plans
  • Defined contribution plans
  • Pooled registered pension plan
  • Governance
2020 CAPSA's 2020 Agreement Respecting Multi-Jurisdictional Pension Plans Past newsletter articles
  • Defined benefit plans
  • Defined contribution plans
  • Governance
  • Multi-jurisdictional pension plans
2019 Schedule of Expected Pension Contributions Form [ PDF 164.93 KB ] Form
  • Defined benefit plans
  • Defined contribution plans
  • Governance
2019 Pension plan governance guidelines Past newsletter articles
  • Defined benefit plans
  • Defined contribution plans
  • Governance
2016 Administration of Negotiated Contribution Plans Guidance note
  • Defined benefit plans
  • Governance
  • Multi-employer pension plans and Negotiated Contribution Plans (NCP)
2014 Late Contributions and Communications with Plan Custodians Past newsletter articles
  • Defined benefit plans
  • Defined contribution plans
  • Governance
2014 Correcting Administrative Errors Past newsletter articles
  • Defined benefit plans
  • Defined contribution plans
  • Governance
2013 Incomplete Member Statements Past newsletter articles
  • Defined benefit plans
  • Defined contribution plans
  • Disclosure to plan members
  • Governance
2013 Reporting of Late Remittances Past newsletter articles
  • Defined benefit plans
  • Defined contribution plans
  • Governance
2013 Retiree and Survivor Audits (November 2013) Past newsletter articles
  • Defined benefit plans
  • Benefits
  • Governance
2011 Stress Testing Guideline for Plans with Defined Benefit Provisions Guideline
  • Defined benefit plans
  • Governance
  • Investment of pension funds