Stakeholder engagement is a key priority.
The Canadian Association of Pension Supervisory Authorities has released its 2026-2029 Strategic Plan, setting out a new roadmap focused on strengthening pension oversight and improving coordination among regulators across the country.
The release follows CAPSA’s Spring 2026 Member Meeting in Montreal, where members met to discuss strategic initiatives, engage with industry stakeholders, and approve the new multi-year plan. The organization said the strategy builds on its existing foundation while responding to a more challenging environment for both pension plan sponsors and members.
“On behalf of our Members, I am very pleased to announce the publication of the CAPSA 2026 to 2029 Strategic Plan,” said Angela Mazerolle, CAPSA chair and vice-president of regulatory operations and superintendent of pensions at the Financial and Consumer Services Commission of New Brunswick. “We are building on our well-established foundation with strategic priorities that demonstrate our continued commitment to furthering the coordination and harmonization of pension regulatory principles across Canada.”
CAPSA said the new plan comes at a time when pension stakeholders are continuing to navigate economic and global uncertainty. Regulators noted that plan members remain concerned about retirement readiness, while sponsors are increasingly focused on governance, decision-making, and risk management within pension plans.
In response, the association said its latest strategy is designed to support both a resilient pension sector and a resilient Canadian economy. According to CAPSA, the 2026 to 2029 plan centers on four main priorities: harmonizing regulator expectations, strengthening pension plan supervision, enhancing partnerships and stakeholder engagement, and promoting public awareness of pension plans.
“In recognition of the current environment, CAPSA’s new plan emphasizes strategic priorities that support a resilient pension sector and Canadian economy,” Mazerolle said.
CAPSA is a national association of pension regulators that works to promote an efficient and effective pension regulatory system in Canada. Its role includes developing practical solutions, guidance, and common principles aimed at improving coordination and harmonization across jurisdictions.
The new strategic plan signals that regulators are looking not only to improve consistency in pension oversight, but also to respond more effectively to the pressures facing the retirement system. With concerns over financial security, governance standards, and long-term sustainability continuing to grow, CAPSA’s updated priorities suggest pension regulation will remain closely focused on resilience, transparency, and stronger engagement with the broader industry over the next several years.
