Meeting summary - March 4, 2026

Standing Technical Advisory Committee for Multi-Employer Pension Plan (MEPP)

Meeting summary

Date: March 4, 2026
Time: 2:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Location: Hybrid

This summary sets out the key points discussed at the March 4, 2026, meeting.

General items

The committee discussed annuity discharge, ineligible contributions, and forced terminations as they relate to the administration of multi-employer pension plans.

Conversion to Target Benefit plans

FSRA provided clarification on its expectations with respect to member notice requirements for Target Benefit conversions, including when waivers may apply.

MEPPs with defined contribution benefits

FSRA presented preliminary data gathered from statutory filings on the characteristics of defined contribution multi-employer plans. This data is to be reviewed in more detail by committee members.

FSRA data clean-up initiative

FSRA has launched a data clean-up initiative to strengthen the Pension Services Portal (PSP) and improve the accuracy of plan information. FSRA requests pension plan administrators to review and update key plan and contact details in PSP ahead of the next AIR filing cycle to ensure timely, complete, and accurate submissions.

CAPSA updates

Updates were provided on the revised Administrative Procedures document supporting the 2020 Agreement Respecting Multi-jurisdictional Pension Plans, published on the website of the Canadian Association of Pension Supervisory Authorities (CAPSA) in December 2025. Updates were also provided on current CAPSA actuarial initiatives, including ongoing work related to mortality scales. The Committee also received an overview of continued coordination among CAPSA, the Canadian Institute of Actuaries (CIA), and the Actuarial Standards Committee on broader policy and guidance initiatives, including those related to Variable Pension Life Annuities (VPLAs) and climate related regulatory considerations. A general update was also provided on the monitoring of asset transfers and pension plan windups across jurisdictions, along with efforts to support consistency in administrative processes.

Retroactive Adverse Amendments

The committee discussed FSRA’s ongoing work related to Retroactive Adverse Amendments. FSRA released its first Retroactive Adverse Amendment report in June 2025, summarizing determinations made as of March 31, 2025. A second report is currently in development and will provide updates through December 31, 2025. The committee reviewed the implications of these findings for plan sponsors, administrators, and member communications, as well as potential considerations for future compliance oversight.

Recent enforcement activities on DC non‑remittances

The committee reviewed recent enforcement activities related to DC non‑remittances, including the issuance of NOIDs and broader considerations for strengthening diligence and consistency in enforcement practices.

Communications and engagement update

Pension Awareness Day activities, and planning for FSRA Exchange in May 2026, were discussed.

Next meeting

The next meeting of the Committee is scheduled for June 2026.

Attendance record

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