The Inflation Puzzle: Understanding and Managing Its Impact on Pension Plans
Tuesday, May 20 - Tuesday, May 20, 2025
Free to International Foundation and ISCEBS members
Join us for a deep dive into the world of inflation and its impact on pension plans. We'll discuss:
- What inflation is (and what it isn’t!), delving into the complexities behind it, such as the basket of goods, various adjustments and multiple definitions
- The history of inflation in Canada, its drivers and future projections
- The real impact of inflation on pension plan members, beyond the headlines
- The effects of inflation on pension plans, including funding, long-term sustainability and member outcomes
- Strategies to manage inflation risk, such as investing in real return bonds and real assets, and the power of conditional or ad-hoc indexation.
As a takeaway, we will share a short list of questions to ask your fellow trustees and plan advisors to ensure you understand the impacts of inflation on your plan.
Don't miss this opportunity to deepen your understanding of inflation and its far-reaching effects!
Speakers

Kim Hart
Principal
Eckler