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We’re #hiring! Behind every pension is a diverse team of smart, talented people who make a meaningful impact. If you strive for excellence and continuous improvement, value a collaborative and flexible team culture, and approach everything with integrity and respect, then we invite you to apply.

We’re #hiring! Behind every pension is a diverse team of smart, talented people who make a meaningful impact. If you strive for excellence and continuous improvement, value a collaborative and flexible team culture, and approach everything with integrity and respect, then we invite you to apply.

December 1 marks #WorldAIDSDay and the beginning of Indigenous AIDS Awareness Week. Around the world and here in Canada, HIV and AIDS remain shrouded in stigma, ignorance and misinformation. World AIDS Day encourages open conversation on reducing HIV/AIDS-related stigma and discrimination, and to discuss how we can support and care for those living with this disease in our communities. This day is also about honouring those who have battled HIV and those who have lost their lives to AIDS-related illnesses. Indigenous AIDS Awareness Week focuses these conversations on Indigenous communities in Canada, who face disproportionate impacts from many health issues including HIV and AIDS for a variety of reasons including discrimination and lack of access to prevention and care.

In the latest paper in the CPP/QPP report series, the NIA addresses the cognitive and behavioural hurdles that lead to short-sighted decisions when claiming CPP/QPP benefits. Reframing CPP/QPP deferral as a uniquely financially advantageous option with immediate value can help Canadians make more informed retirement choices. Read the report here: https://lnkd.in/gu-Ngji9 #CanadaPensionPlan #QuebecPensionPlan #Canada #Retirement

To cap off Financial Literacy Month, Jason White and Jesusa Chow, LLM were joined by Nasser Jamal from University Pension Plan Ontario and Daniel Oettl from HOOPP (Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan) to examine the new study by The Conference Board of Canada we partnered together on. Did you know defined benefit pensioners are fuelling Ontario’s economy and supporting our communities to the tune of $60 billion in annual economic output? That’s a key takeaway for businesses, policymakers and all Canadians. 📄 Read the full report here: https://lnkd.in/eSuHBaYJ

We’re #hiring! Behind every pension is a diverse team of smart, talented people who make a meaningful impact. If you strive for excellence and continuous improvement, value a collaborative and flexible team culture, and approach everything with integrity and respect, then we invite you to apply.

NEW PAPER! Deciding when to claim CPP/QPP benefits is a life-altering choice for many Canadians – but their inability to connect with their future selves often leads to short-sighted decisions that aren’t in their best interests. In Steps 5 & 6 of an 8-part paper series, Improving Long-term Financial Decision-making by Bridging the Psychological Divide Between Today and Tomorrow, Bonnie-Jeanne MacDonald, PhD FSA FCIA offers practical strategies to help retirees overcome the psychological factors that hold them back from making more informed choices. Delaying CPP/QPP benefits past age 65 can provide inflation-adjusted, secure income at a time when retirees are most financially vulnerable. But here’s the catch: research shows that financial incentives alone aren’t enough to shift behaviour. That’s where behavioural economics comes in. Using tools like storytelling, goal visualization, “What if?” scenarios and gamification – as well as communicating the deferral as a “good deal” with immediate financial value – we can help change this behaviour for the better. Learn how these insights can help Canadians make well-informed decisions to enhance their retirement security, with the ultimate goal of spending more freely and joyfully in retirement. Read Steps 5 & 6 of our series here: https://lnkd.in/gu-Ngji9

On the 25th Transgender Day of Remembrance, we remember and honour the victims of bigotry and anti-trans violence. Transgender people deserve to live in safety and dignity, like everyone else. As an inclusive employer and ally to the trans community, this somber day is a time to reflect on lives lost and to renew our commitment to building a world where everyone feels safe and valued. #TransgenderDayofRemembrance #TDoR #2SLGBTQI+

We’re hosting an exclusive, off-the-record luncheon featuring Gillian Brown (Chief Investment Officer, Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan), David Ross (Senior Managing Director, OPTrust), and Rachel Volynsky (Chief Investment Officer, Mercer Canada). Members and their guests are invited to gain unique insights into public and private investment strategies for the coming year. Join us in Toronto on Nov. 27 – limited spots are available, so register soon! https://lnkd.in/eG8STyDc

We’re #hiring! Behind every pension is a diverse team of smart, talented people who make a meaningful impact. If you strive for excellence and continuous improvement, value a collaborative and flexible team culture, and approach everything with integrity and respect, then we invite you to apply.