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Members who are thinking of retiring soon are encouraged to attend an Understanding your Retirement Income Options seminar. This 1.5-hour seminar discusses retirement considerations and explains the various options available to Plan members who are approaching retirement. The next seminar dates are: Wednesday, February 19, 2025 Thursday, April 10, 2025

The UBC Faculty Pension Plan (FPP) is required to be compliant with provincial and federal legislation, including the B.C. Pension Benefits Standards Act and the Canada Income Tax Act. In addition, the UBC FPP follows guidelines provided by the Canadian Association of Pension Supervisory Authorities (CAPSA). The CAPSA is a national association of pension regulators […]

The Plan held its annual Pension Forum on May 29, 2024. The presentation included updates on the Plan’s investment performance, recent Plan investment changes, membership and financial highlights, and our 2023/24 initiatives. The presentation was then followed by a question period. If you weren’t able to attend, you may view the recorded presentation here. We thank […]

It is important to regularly review your beneficiary information so that your pension benefits will be paid according to your wishes. The Plan administers pre- and post-retirement death benefits in accordance with B.C. pension legislation and the designations that we have on file at the time of your death. Pension legislation requires that your spouse […]