Canadian model

Organisational Design

Canadians more complex than first glance

The Canadian model, revered world over for its supreme pension management, is not low cost despite that being one of its oft-described traits. New research by CEM Benchmarking and McGill University shows that these funds are cost efficient, rather than being low cost. Their aim is to be high net performers, not low cost.

Amanda WhiteSeptember 3, 2020

Opinion

Canadian case for active management

Many active managers in Canada were able to exceed a passive benchmark return by 50-100 basis points, net of fees, for the decade ending December 31, 2016, Russell Investments research has found.

Bruce CurwoodMay 17, 2018

Uncategorised posts

Inside Canada’s exemplary pensions

A report by the World Bank showcases the features of the Canadian model that have made it the poster-child of good pension design.

Sarah RundellDecember 15, 2017

Governance

The value of the Canadian model

A lot has been written about the superiority of the “Canadian model” for managing pensions, but can a value be assigned to this organisational design structure?

Amanda WhiteAugust 8, 2017