Canada’s flexible pension plan for unions, employers, and members is pleased to announce that Brian Sweigman has joined CWIPP’s Board of Trustees as an industry expert.
Brian is a partner at the law firm of Goodmans LLP in Toronto, practicing in pension and benefits law, and advising plan sponsors and administrators on plan governance, administration, design and regulatory affairs.
Prior to joining Goodmans, Brian worked as a legal consultant for an international pension advisory firm. In addition to his current position on the CWIPP Board of Trustees, Brian is a regular course presenter for the Pension Plan Administration Certificate (PPAC) program at Humber College and an instructor for the Advanced Trust Management Standards (ATMS) certificate at the International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans (IFEBP). He is also a member of the Defined Contribution Pension Plans Advisory Committee at the Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Ontario (FSRA).
“We are delighted to welcome Brian to the Board of Trustees”, said Gary Goddard, CWIPP Board Facilitator and Chair. “His deep industry and technical expertise, and enthusiasm for the advancement of pensions for all Canadians, aligns perfectly with our mission to create retirement financial security for our members, and to contribute to the financial wellbeing of their families and communities.”
ABOUT CWIPP
CWIPP is Canada’s flexible pension plan built for unions, employers, and members. CWIPP was established in 1970 and operates as a multi-employer, target benefit pension plan.
Employers joining CWIPP have the flexibility to set their contribution rates and structure based on what is bargained with their unions. Stable and fixed negotiated costs are protected by pension legislation, while member contributions are permitted but not required. Plan members’ pensions at retirement are paid as a monthly income for life.
Providing an exceptional plan experience, CWIPP is an ideal pension solution for Canadians seeking a predictable lifetime pension income.
For more information about CWIPP and the advantages of a target benefit pension plan like CWIPP, please visit www.cwipp.ca or contact David Le Roy at dleroy@cwipp.ca.