Pension Plans in Canada

Organization of registered pension plan, type

Organization refers to a public or private enterprise including governments, co-operative or non-profit organization.

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:

• Type of organization