The mission of the National Pension reform Committee is to achieve the following:
“Prompt implementation of a national pension reform plan that provides a pension income sufficient to allow Canadians to live out their retirement years with dignity and respect independent of any other financial support.”
Agenda and Format
National Pension Reform Committee
Pension Forum – March 30 2012. 1:00 p.m.
Caboto Club, Windsor
Moderator – Herb John
Speakers in Order:
1. N.D.P. - (Keynote) Wayne Marsten. / N.D.P. Pension Critic.
2. N.P.R.C. - Andy Schmidt. / Co-Chairperson National Pension Reform Committee.
3. C.A.R.P. – David Flett/ Canadian Association of Retired Persons
4. U.S.C.O. - Gerry Graham / Executive-United Senior Citizens of Ontario.
5. L.A.O. - Marion Overholt / Staff Lawyer / Legal Aid Ontario.
6. W.I.F.N. - Chief Joseph Gilbert / Walpole Island First Nation.
7. U. Of W. - Ian Clough / Student and Member of Occupy.
8. W.D.L.C. - Dino Chiodo / President: Windsor District Labour Council.
Conclusion and Wrap- up: Gary Parent / Past President Windsor District Labour Council
As the keynote speaker Wayne Marsten will be presenting the legislative context, some history and details of the benefits of pension plans and of course some shortcomings of the current political agenda.
Each presenter will have 5 minutes to explain how these proposed changes will impact the people they represent and work with. In conclusion there will be a question and answer period.