Pension Plans in Canada

Method of adjustment of registered pension plan, category

Method of adjustment refers to calculations, automatic or not, that benefits are in line with economic indicators such as CPI.

Registered pension plans refers to employer-sponsored plans registered with Canada Customs and Revenue Agency and most commonly also with one of the pension regulatory authorities. The purpose of such plans is to provide employees with a regular income at retirement.

The data for this variable are reported using the following classifications and/or lists:

• Adjustment methods applied to pension funds