2026 Pension & Benefits Conference

Online registration opens October 2025!
Contact the SFL office for more information
Overview
The Pension & Benefits Conference is for unionized workers and union staff in Saskatchewan, designed to cover the latest in pension, benefits, savings, and planning for retirement.
Register early as seats are limited! This year, we're offering two streams of content; we will do our best to enrol you in your preferred stream (first come, first serve).
The conference is open to all union members. Non-unionized workers are welcome as well.
Logistics
LOCATION:
DoubleTree Hilton Hotel & Conference Centre
Regina SK
START: 11:00 AM - Wednesday. March 18
END: 4:30 PM, Thursday, March 19
- A block reservation is available until February 14, 2026 at a starting rate of $159 per room. You are responsible to reserve and pay for your accommodation separately. Reservations can be made online, or by contacting the DoubleTree at 1-306-525-6767 (ext 2) and referencing The SFL Pensions & Benefits Conference.
- Registration includes one breakfast, two lunches, and one dinner. Childcare is not provided.
- Note accessibility or dietary needs when registering.
- Additional conference details & PDF registration form in attached brochure below.
Programming
Day 1 (Wednesday): All participants will join in the conference opening, followed by presentations from Saskatchewan Healthcare Employee's Pension Plan and Service Canada. After adjournment, there will be dinner on site, with a cash bar and prize draws.
Day 2 (Thursday): All participants will join two presentations:
- Chris Roberts, CLC Social and Economic Policy Director: Leading Issues for Pension Plans in Canada
- Bert Blundon, NUPGE President: Pension and Benefit Issues for Government Workers
The remainder of the day is broken into two separate streams, based on preferences indicated at registration:
STREAM 1 | STREAM 2 | |
PEPP & MEPP 101
Plannera Pensions & Benefits | WCB Benefits, Pensions, & Injury
WCB (Judy Henley) | |
What's New In Pensions
FCAA Saskatchewan | Planning Your Retirement | |
Benefit Plan Challenges in 2026 Lewis Consulting | Defined Benefit v. Defined Contribution
Segal Consulting |
Documents (Updated Oct 15):
- 2026 PBC Brochure (412 KB)