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Your hub for plan governance and legislative updates

Canadian group retirement plans must follow federal and provincial pension legislation on plan governance. Stay on top of regulatory changes, access practical tools, reference materials, and jurisdiction-specific updates.

What’s new in group retirement legislation

Nova Scotia Bill 339 - effective November 9, 2023 Read more
Federal Bill C-47 passed and received Royal Assent on June 22, 2023 Read more
Ontario Pension Services Portal (PSP) Effective January 1, 2023 Read more
Regulatory changes for defined contribution plans in Ontario effective February 11, 2022 Read more
Manitoba Pension changes in force on October 1, 2021 Read more
Ontario—new Guidance for plan administrators Read more
Schedule of expected pension contributions Read more
Quebec—amendments to the regulation respecting supplemental pension plans Read more

Governance support for group retirement plans

Navigating the CAP Guideline

Understand your obligations under the Guideline for Capital Accumulation Plans (CAP Guideline).

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Complete investment oversight with i-Watch®

The i-Watch fund selection and monitoring process simplifies investment oversight for your group retirement plan and helps support your fiduciary obligations.

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Ongoing member education and engagement

From the time they enrol, members get ongoing, relevant education and communications throughout their journey through our personalized engagement program.

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Group retirement support

Quick links to commonly requested administrative topics, forms for DC and IO plans, and help with sponsor Manulife ID.

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Frequently asked questions

Use the Summary of pension legislation tool to filter topics by jurisdiction for quick comparisons.

Sponsors can find commonly requested administrative forms, contact information, and more FAQs on the group retirement support page.

This content is for advisors only. It provides general information about governance resources and legislative updates for Canadian group retirement plans and does not constitute legal, tax, or investment advice. Refer to original statutes and regulatory guidance for authoritative requirements.