Light lunch will be provided between 11:00 am -11:45 am

A BCGEU pension specialist will begin with an explanation on the differences between a defined benefit pension and a defined contribution pension plan-do you know what type your plan is? Learn to understand the differences in predicting retirement income under the different arrangements and why it is so important.

You will then be given an overview of the various public sector (MPP, PSPP and College) pension plans BCGEU members are in.

In addition there will be an update on the changes to the three basic government programs that are currently underway for the Canada Pension Plan, Old Age Security and the Guaranteed Income Supplement.