Expert panel: Investment strategy, AI among key issues for DB pension plan sponsors in 2026
Major equity markets performed well in 2025, which was a key driver for another year of improved funded positions for many DB pension plans. Although most pension plans are well funded today, pension investment strategy will continue to remain important through 2026.
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In the midst of a tariff war with the U.S. and concerns about low productivity improvements in the Canadian economy, there have been calls for Canadian pension plans to invest more in Canada. In its November 2025 budget, the federal government announced an initiative of the Business Development Bank of Canada intended to incentivize investments in Canadian assets by…
