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Canada Post Service Disruption

Canada Post workers are currently on strike, and we are working to ensure you have the pension information you need in the event of a ...

Notice alert

There have been many media reports about the CrowdStrike – Microsoft outage that impacted airlines, banks, and many other organizations globally Friday. WISE Trust does ...
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2024 Member Contribution Rate Increase

On July 1, 2024, your pension contribution rates will increase by 0.6 per cent of your pensionable earnings.

2023 Annual Highlights for Members

Our 2023 Annual Highlights for Members marks WISE Trust’s fourth annual report. With three full calendar years under our belt since converting to a Jointly ...

WISE Trust Delivers Impressive 7.9% Return for 2023

[Toronto, ON — April 16, 2024] — In an environment of economic uncertainty, WISE Trust has demonstrated its value to members and security of benefits ...

Nominations are now open for the PAC Spring 2024 Election

Spring elections will soon be held to select new members of the Pension Advisory Committee (PAC).

Welcoming Martha Fell to the WISE Trust Board of Trustees

WISE Trust is pleased to welcome Martha Fell to our Board of Trustees, as appointees by the WSIB as Employer Sponsor, effective October 25, 2023.

New Pension Payment Service Provider: CIBC Mellon

Effective October 1, 2023, CIBC Mellon will process pension payments from the WSIB Employees' Pension Plan (your "WISE Trust pension").

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...
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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 ...

Our Statement on the Crisis in Ukraine

WISE Trust statement on the Crisis in Ukraine.

Tax Season is Upon Us

Winter is ending and spring is just right around the corner. Flowers will begin to bloom and soon our taxes will be due. But we're ...

Plan for your future self

We struggle to commit to a long-term goal because of the initial hump – we just don’t know where to start. Get over the initial ...

Update Your Spousal and Beneficiary Information Today

Relationships begin and end. Children grow up. Careers start and stop. As you go about the ups and downs of life, it is important to ...

November is Financial Literacy Month

At WISE Trust, we know that financial literacy is a vital component of everyday life because managing your daily finances and making secure investments in ...