SFL Pension & Benefits Conference 2026
Registration is now open.
- Pension Conference Registration 2026 (471 KB)
Overview
The SFL Pension & Benefits Committee is pleased to offer this biennial conference, open to SFL affiliates and non-affiliates.
Affiliates are encouraged to sponsor young workers (age 29 and under) to attend at a reduced fee.
Experts will present on current information related to you personally and as a union representative. You will hear about pension and benefits plans, savings, retirement planning, and more.
Logistics
LOCATION
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel & Conference Centre
1975 Broad Street, Regina, SK
REGISTRATION: 11:00 am - Wednesday, March 18
LUNCH: 12:00 pm - Wednesday, March 18
WELCOME AND OPENING: 1:00 pm - Wednesday, March 18
CONFERENCE ADJOURNS: 4:30 pm - Thursday, March 19
HOTEL ACCOMMODATION
A block of rooms is available at the DoubleTree until February 14, 2026. Double Queens are $159 and Deluxe Kings are $169. Please reserve and pay for your own accommodation by calling 306.525.6767, Ext. 2 and reference ‘SFL Pension & Benefits Conference’ to obtain these rates. Room reservations can also be made at Reserve Online. Complimentary breakfast is included with room reservations and parking is provided and paid for all registrants. Information on accessing paid parking will be included with your registration confirmation package.
MEALS
Registration fees include lunch and dinner on Wednesday, and breakfast and lunch on Thursday.
Note accessibility or dietary needs when registering.
Programming
DAY 1 (WEDNESDAY): There will be two open plenary sessions on Wednesday afternoon:
SHEPP BASICS
Paula Potter, Chief Operating Officer
Saskatchewan Healthcare Employees’ Pension Plan (SHEPP)
OLD AGE SECURITY AND CANADA PENSION PLAN PROVISIONS
Nancy Tran, Citizen Services Specialist
Service Canada
DAY 2 (THURSDAY): There will be three open plenary sessions on Thursday:
CANADIAN PENSIONS – A DUTY TO DEFEND
Siobhán Vipond, Executive Vice-President
Canadian Labour Congress (CLC)
LEADING ISSUES FOR PENSION PLANS IN CANADA
Chris Roberts, National Director, Social & Economic Policy Department
Canadian Labour Congress (CLC)
PENSION AND BENEFIT ISSUES RELATED TO GOVERNMENT WORKERS
Bert Blundon, President
National Union of Public and General Employees (NUPGE)
Participants will also attend three concurrent sessions on Thursday, based on preference indicated at registration:
| OPTION 1 SESSIONS | OPTION 2 SESSIONS | |
PUBLIC EMPLOYEES’ PENSION PLAN (PEPP) AND | WCB BENEFITS AT AGE 65 AND PENSION ANNUITY FOR INJURED WORKERS Judy Henley, Board Director and Labour Representative Saskatchewan Workers’ Compensation Board | |
| WHAT’S NEW IN PENSIONS Leah Fichter, Executive Director, Pensions Deputy Superintendent of Pensions Financial & Consumer Affairs Authority | PLANNING YOUR RETIREMENT | |
BENEFIT PLAN CHALLENGES FOR THE EMPLOYEE | PENSION PLANS: DEFINED BENEFIT VS. DEFINED CONTRIBUTION Kevin Rozek, Senior Vice President Canadian Business Leader Segal Consulting |