Toronto, ON - September 29, 2023 - CAAT Pension Plan (“the Plan”), one of Canada’s fastest-growing and most sustainable defined benefit pension plans, is thrilled to announce a special celebration of International Podcast Day in conjunction with its own award-winning podcast series, Contributors.
Heading into its third season in 2024, Contributors features insightful discussions with Canadian business leaders on how their organizations’ strategic decisions are making fundamental change, disrupting industries, and investing in Canada's well-being.
As part of the Plan’s mission and purpose, CAAT is focused on making tomorrow better today by improving retirement income security for Canadians.
Contributors is internationally recognized for excellence after having achieved three Gold MarCom awards (best podcast series, podcast episode and web elements) and two Gold Hermes awards (best podcast and best podcast episode). Contributors has been listed on the Apple Top 20 podcast charts and reached the top 1% of streamed episodes on BuzzSprout.
"We launched Contributors as a platform to spotlight like-minded leaders dedicated to significant change, innovation and the betterment of Canada," says Russell Evans, Contributors host and Vice President of Communications, CAAT Pension Plan. "It's been an inspiring journey, filled with unique insights and lessons, and as we wrap up our second season, we're even more committed to our mission and eager to share more compelling stories in the future."
Since its launch in October 2021, every episode has featured a conversation with senior leaders in Canadian business, like Victor Dodig, President and CEO of CIBC, Dr. Susan Black, President and CEO of the Conference Board of Canada, Stephen Poloz, former Governor of the Bank of Canada, and Anthony Viel, CEO of Deloitte.
For more information or to listen to the Contributors podcast, visit Contributorspodcast.ca.
About CAAT Pension Plan:
Established in 1967, the CAAT Pension Plan is an independent, jointly governed plan that offers two highly desirable designs of a defined benefit pension. CAAT's award-winning DBplus plan design is leading an extraordinary pace of growth for the Plan. Originally created to support the Ontario college system, the CAAT Plan now proudly serves more than 330 participating employers in 16 industries including the for-profit, nonprofit, and broader public sectors. It currently has more than 88,600 active and retired members. The CAAT Plan is respected for its pension and investment management expertise and focus on stability and benefit security. On January 1, 2023, the Plan was 124% funded on a going-concern basis.
Learn more at: www.caatpension.ca.
About Contributors:
Contributors is a Canadian-inspired podcast showcasing the innovative and strategic contributions leaders make today to ensure a better future for Canada. Host Russell Evans from the CAAT Pension Plan sits down with leaders who are committed to making meaningful change beyond just the bottom line. Russell and producer Jade Towle reflect on the tangible takeaways at the end of each episode.
For more information:
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CAAT Pension Plan
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