June 2026 Roundup - Read the Employer News

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In case you missed it: CAAT’s Annual Performance Update

Thank you to everyone who joined our Annual Performance Update on June 22, 2026!

Our event hub is now live, featuring session recordings and helpful resources for employers and members. 

Visit the Hub to:

  • Hear updates from CAAT leadership
  • Learn more about CAAT’s strong funding position and 2025 performance results 
  • Discover how CAAT is supporting our employers and members at every step of the retirement journey
Explore the Hub

Take CAAT’s Annual Member and Employer Surveys

Our Annual Member and Employer Surveys are now open. Share your feedback about the CAAT Pension Plan to help us continue improving the experience we provide to members and employers. The surveys take about 10 minutes to complete. 

Employer Survey 

Participate in our Employer Survey to share your feedback on your experience with our products and services. Please take the survey now or check your inbox for the survey link that was sent via email on June 4. 

Member Survey 

Our Member Survey was also shared with your employees to gather feedback on their experience with the Plan and our services. We encourage all members to participate using the survey link that was sent to them by email. 

Already completed the survey? Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We value your insights and appreciate your partnership.

2026 remittance deadlines

The Employer Manual includes a table of contribution remittance deadlines. The table can also be accessed via PAL or on the Employer Resources page of the CAAT website. Remittances are due on or before the 30th day after the end of the month that the contributions apply to. This deadline is the same for all payroll schedules: weekly, bi-weekly, semi-monthly, or monthly. Remittances received after the deadline are subject to a late payment charge.

Upcoming deadlines

  • May 2026: June 30, 2026
  • June 2026: July 30, 2026
  • July 2026: August 28, 2026
  • August 2026: September 29, 2026
  • September 2026: October 30, 2026
  • October 2026: November 30, 2026
  • November 2026: December 30, 2026
  • December 2026: January 29, 2027

In addition to remitting funds, employers must use the employer portal to create a contribution remittance summary (this does not apply to employers who receive automated invoices). The entry in PAL must match the payment sent to CAAT. CAAT uses this summary to ensure contributions received are accurately allocated to the employer account and applied to members’ pension records correctly and promptly.

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Planned outages

Pension Administration Link (PAL) will be unavailable due to maintenance from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. EDT on the following days:

  • July 2
  • July 29
  • August 26
  • September 23
  • October 21
  • November 18
  • December 16 (subject to change)

Active member statements on My Pension

Read this if: you are an employer that works with an administration partner

Starting this month, active member statements for employers working with administration partners will be available on My Pension. Members will receive a letter detailing how to create a My Pension account and access their statements. If members have any questions, please encourage them to contact the Member Care Centre or reach out to their member services representative using the information included in their statement.

Toll-free: 1-866-350-2228 
Local calls: 416-673-9000 

Protecting member data

CAAT is committed to safeguarding members’ personal information with dedicated systems, processes, comprehensive training programs and ongoing monitoring in place to protect member data.

Employers and members can send information securely to CAAT through the following portals:

  • My Pension: The Message Centre feature allows members to send documents and other sensitive information directly to CAAT.
  • PAL: Employers should use the Message Centre in PAL to transmit any member personal data to CAAT.

Members or employers who cannot access the portals can use S-Doc, CAAT’s secure, easy-to-use encrypted document service. 

Please remember: Email is not a secure method of communication and should not be used to send personal information to CAAT. If you have questions or need assistance with the portals or S-Doc, please reach out to your Pension Analyst.

Updates and reminders

Annual statements progress report

2025 annual pension statements are on schedule for distribution by June 30, 2026.

98% of active member statements were completed by May 31. We continue to work towards completing and distributing all remaining statements. Statements have been distributed to retired members, surviving pension recipients, and deferred members. 

The 2025 statement covers the period from a member’s enrolment date until December 31, 2025 to show accrued pension benefits and when a member will be eligible to retire, making it a valuable retirement planning resource. We encourage members to review their statements and contact CAAT if there are any discrepancies.

June 30 pension applications

Read this if: you are an Ontario college employer

Thank you to all employers who sent in their June 30 retirement applications this spring to give our team as much advance notice as possible.

The deadline for submitting completed retirement election packages and supporting documents was June 11, 2026, to set up pension payments for June 30, 2026. Completed documents must be sent in by 3 p.m. EDT on July 14 for payment on July 31. 

2025 contribution reconciliations

2025 contribution reconciliation reports are being processed and will be delivered to employers in August 2026. The reconciliation process allows CAAT to confirm if total credited contributions for members match received contributions.

Once the report is ready, you will receive a notification that the final package is available in PAL for your review.

  • If a refund is due from CAAT: It can be taken as a credit against your next monthly remittance. 
  • If any amount is owed to CAAT: Please submit your payment along with your monthly remittance as soon as possible after receiving the report. 

Reach out to your Pension Analyst for any questions/concerns.

Upcoming Events

Employer Education Sessions (for employers working directly with CAAT)

July 9: Eligibility and Enrolment

  • Employers with both DBprime and DBplus plan designs — 10 a.m. EDT
  • Employers with DBplus only — 1 p.m. EDT

This webinar will cover the eligibility requirements for Plan membership based on the standard provisions of the Plan as well as reviewing the enrolment process.

Register (10 a.m. EDT)

Register (1 p.m. EDT)

September 10: Contribution Choice – Annual Election

  • Employers with DBplus only and Contribution Choice – 1 p.m. EDT

This webinar is intended for CAAT participating employers who have the Contribution Choice model under the DBplus plan design. The session will provide a clear and concise overview of the annual election process, including key timelines, responsibilities, and support resources.

Register (1 p.m. EDT)

Access helpful resources on the CAAT website

Help your members learn about their pension benefits using these ready-to-share tools, all found on our Employer Resources page:

  • Recruitment Toolkit – Highlight your secure workplace pension in the recruitment process.
  • DBprime & DBplus presentation templates – Download ready-to-use slides that showcase the value of the CAAT Pension Plan to new hires and employees.
  • CAAT Pension at a Glance – Introduce new members to CAAT’s defined benefit pension and highlight its value with this downloadable one-pager.

Explore CAAT’s Employer Resources page for more communication tools and educational materials that support member understanding of the CAAT Pension Plan.

Connect with CAAT through our member learning sessions

Summer might finally be rolling in, but the learning never stops at CAAT! We offer year-round education sessions that give your members an opportunity to ask questions and learn about their CAAT pension.

These presentations are delivered by our top pension experts, covering pension fundamentals, features of the CAAT Plan, retirement planning, and more. Whether your employees are new to the Plan or looking to learn more about their retirement options, there’s a member learning session that’s ready to welcome them.

NEW: We’re now offering 30-minute webinars. These bite-sized sessions, designed to fit into busy schedules, focus on specific topics such as survivor benefits and inflation protection.     

Share the Member Presentations page with your members today – we look forward to connecting with them at a future session!

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Industry outlook

Take a closer look at the latest trends, research and insights across the industry. Share with your members and network!