Overview Series

Currently Available

  • The Importance of Balance (Intergenerational Fairness, Diversity, Participation)

  • Importance of Public Pension Benefits (Benefits to Retirees and the Broader Economy)

  • The State of Public Pensions (Economic Stability / Funded Status)

  • Key Differences Between Defined Benefit and Defined Contribution Plans

  • Annual Required Contributions Basics

  • Expected Rate of Return Basics

  • Differences Between the US and Canadian Models

Planned

  • Pension Fundamentals: Public v. Private Sector Plans

  • Pension Soundness Basics (Long-term Solvency)

  • Pension Plan Funding and Actuarial Processes

Curriculum