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Trends in pension plans with Malcolm Hamilton and Rob Carrick

Date: 7/26/2009

Malcolm Hamilton, a Principal at Mercer Human Resource Consulting Ltd., with Rob Carrick from the Globe and Mail discuss trends in pension plans.

  • What percentage of the Canadian workforce have pension coverage today?
  • What is the difference between a defined benefit and a defined contribution pension plan?
  • What percentage of workers hold a defined benefit versus a defined contribution pension plan?
  • What is the benefit to the employer to have a defined contribution versus a defined benefit pension plan?

The Investor Education Fund is pleased to be cosponsoring this video series with the Globe and Mail called "Let’s Talk Investing."  The series is hosted by renowned Globe and Mail columnist Rob Carrick and features prominent Canadian financial experts discussing topics that are relevant to investors.