Pension Plans in Canada

Geographic location of registered pension plan, category

Geographic location refers to the physical place a statistical unit is located and for which statistics are collected and disseminated.

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:

• Jurisdiction of plan registration