Manitoba Pension Forum and Pre-Forum Events (Boot Camp & Master Class)

Join the Manitoba Federation of Labour and SHARE for two days of education, debate and networking on pensions & investment.

Trustee Master Class – December 5, 2016  
Location: UFCW Training Centre, 880  Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, MB
Designed for pension trustees, the day-long Master Class brings together top-notch experts to explore timely pension investment issues in an interactive setting.
Agenda

Pension Boot Camp – December 5, 2016
Location: UFCW Training Centre, 880 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, MB
Designed for tomorrow’s trustees and union pension champions, the day-long Boot Camp delivers expert-led presentations. Tailored for the beginner, topics will include an introduction to the Canadian retirement system, pension law, understanding the role of the actuary, and investment basics.
Agenda

Pension Forum – December 6, 2016*
Location: Fort Garry Hotel and Conference Centre, 222 Broadway, Winnipeg, MB
Low-interest rates, volatile markets, declining private sector pension coverage and pressure on plan funding are just a few of the pressing challenges facing pension plans today. The Manitoba Pension Forum creates an opportunity for education, debate and networking that will examine current and emerging trends, issues and challenges facing occupational pension funds. The program will feature keynotes, panels and breakout sessions.
Agenda

Thank you to all those who participated in the Manitoba Pension Forum and Pre-Forum Events. Please see below for the presentations from the full day Pension Forum, available for download.

• Capital Stewardship, Responsible Investment and Sustaining Good Pensions – Sharon Hendricks, Board Vice Chair, CalSTRS
• Good workplaces, good profits – Kevin Thomas, Director of Shareholder Engagement, SHARE
• Investing in the economy we want – Janet Rabovsky, Partner, Ellement Consulting Group
• Legal update – Clio Godkewitsch, Associate, Koskie Minsky LLP
• Preparing for CPP Expansion – Chris Roberts, CLC; Simon Deschênes, Eckler Ltd.
• Principles for Responsible Investment – Nalini Feuilloley, Senior Canada Network Manager, UNPRI
• Stewardship Duties: Acting like an owner – Kevin Thomas, Director of Shareholder Engagement, SHARE
• 2016 Proxy Review – Peter Chapman, Executive Director, SHARE
• Coping with low interest rates – Chris Kresic, Portfolio Manager, Jarislowsky Fraser Investment Management
• Coping with low interest rates – Tyler Smith, FSA, FCIA, Consulting Actuary, Benchmark Decision Ltd.
• Pensions fit for the 21st century – Darlene Himick, LLB, CFA, Assistant Professor, Telfer School of Management, University of Ottawa and Trustee, University of Ottawa Pension Plan
• Pensions fit for the 21st century – Jillean Battle, Office of the Indiana Treasurer of State
• Pensions fit for the 21st century – Sheri Wright, CPPLC representative and Vice President Stakeholder Relations, Alberta Local Authorities Pension Plan Corporation

* Our Pension Forum on Friday will be adjusted to allow for participation in the MFL’s Annual Women’s Memorial Luncheon at the Fort Garry. (Tickets to be purchased separately.)