What's New in 2026

The 2025 Annual Information Return (AIR) regarding supplemental pension plans (SPPs) is now available on the SPP Portal. To find out about the main changes, consult the Information on the Annual Information Return section.

The 2025 Annual Information Return regarding simplified pension plans (SIPPs) is now available.

Consult the Actuarial assumptions and methods section for Retraite Québec's most recent instructions applicable to the actuarial valuations of supplemental pension plans after 30 December 2025, but prior to 31 December 2026. The instructions particularly concern the maximum interest assumption, as well as the methodology in the event of a leverage or an overlay strategy.

On 14 April 2026, the Institute for Governance of Private and Public Organizations (IGOPP) will be holding a seminar (French only) on governance and investment strategies for pension funds. Risk management will be at the heart of discussions.

In addition to being a partner of this year's seminar, Retraite Québec is proud to participate in the event: Mr. Jonathan Bolduc, Director General of Supplemental Pension Plans, will be there as a speaker and provide an overview of the latest developments and trends regarding retirement in Québec.

Would you like to attend the seminar in person or online? You will find all the details regarding the seminar on the IGOPP's website (French only), at Gouvernance et stratégies de placement des caisses de retraite .

Participate in our webinar (French only) on variable payment life pensions on Wednesday, 25 March 2026, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

The webinar is intended for plan administrators and their collaborators. It will cover the implementation and administration of a variable payment life pension fund.

Registration fees: $150 per person, taxes included.

Registration: send an email to rcrformation@retraitequebec.gouv.qc.ca. We will provide you with a reference number to make your payment. Your registration will be confirmed as soon as we receive your payment.

Cancellation: refunds are possible if you send your request by 18 March at the latest.

Please note that you will receive the instructions to connect to the webinar after 18 March.

If you have not already done so, register now for the training activities offered by Retraite Québec in February 2026. The activities are offered in French only.