Canadian Institute of Actuaries calls for speed, consistency and cohesiveness
in pension reforms from finance and pension ministers meeting in Whitehorse

OTTAWA , Dec. 17 /CNW Telbec/ - Leading up to and following the meeting of finance and pension ministers in Whitehorse over the next two days, the Canadian Institute of Actuaries will have pension experts available for interviews.

As experts on pensions and retirement saving, Canada's actuaries have been advocating for several years for the reform of the Canadian Pension System and of the legislation and regulation of Defined Benefit pension plans.

    
    Who:   Jim Murta, Past President of the Canadian Institute of Actuaries
           Michel St-Germain, Chairperson, Member Services Council
    

The Canadian Institute of Actuaries is the national organization of the actuarial profession. The Institute is dedicated to serving the public through the provision, by the profession, of actuarial services and advice of the highest quality. In fact, the Institute holds the duty of the profession to the public above the needs of the profession and its members.

Actuaries employ their specialized knowledge of the mathematics of finance, statistics and risk theory on problems faced by pension plans, government regulators, insurance companies (both Life and Property/Casualty), social programs and individuals.

www.actuaries.ca

For further information: Josée Racette, [phone], ext. 107