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Stay up to date with news releases and announcements from WISE Trust.

New Trustees Join WISE Trust’s Board Effective July 1

Effective July 1, 2023, WISE Trust’s Board of Trustees was joined by two new members. Grant Walsh and David Minas will join the Board of Trustees representing WSIB as Plan Sponsor.

2023 Contribution Rate Increase

On July 1, 2023, member pension contribution rates will increase by 0.6 percent of your pensionable earnings. Learn more.

2022 Annual Highlights for Members

We are pleased to publish our 2022 annual “Highlights for Members” report. The report includes an overview of WISE Trust’s yearly performance for current, retired and deferred members.

Welcoming WISE Trust’s New Chief Executive Officer

The WISE Trust team is pleased to welcome our new Chief Executive Officer, Chris Brown.

Two New Trustees Join WISE Trust’s Board in September

Effective Monday, September 5, 2022, WISE Trust’s Board of Trustees was joined by two new members. Bruce Smith joins as Co-Chair of the Board of Trustees, representing WSIB as Plan Sponsor and will also co-chair the Governance and Human Resources Committee, while serving on the Asset and Liability Management, Audit and Finance, and Plan Administration Committees. Peter George joins as a Trustee and will serve on the Asset and Liability Management, and the Audit and Finance Committees.

WISE Trust Celebrates 2 Years!

WISE Trust celebrates 2 years on July 1, 2022. Read more about our accomplishments in two short years!

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2022 Member Contribution Rates Increase

On July 1, 2022, your pension contribution rates will increase by 0.6 per cent of your pensionable earnings.

2021 Highlights for Members

This week we are proud to publish our 2021 annual “Highlights for Members” report. The report includes an overview of WISE Trust’s yearly performance for current, retired and deferred members.

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Is Early Retirement Right for You?

A recent study has found that the average retirement age is 62. Yet more than 53% of Canadians are unsure how much they will need to retire. If you’re thinking about retiring, now is the time to start planning.