Pension Plans in Canada

Size of registered pension plan, category

Size refers to the number of persons or things in the statistical unit or to its physical dimensions.

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:

• Category size of plan in number of members