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Canada Post Service Disruption
November 19, 2024
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
July 22, 2024
There have been many media reports about the CrowdStrike – Microsoft outage that impacted airlines, banks, and many other organizations globally Friday. WISE Trust does ...
2024 Member Contribution Rate Increase
June 21, 2024
On July 1, 2024, your pension contribution rates will increase by 0.6 per cent of your pensionable earnings.
2023 Annual Highlights for Members
June 21, 2024
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
April 16, 2024
[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
April 1, 2024
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
November 6, 2023
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
September 22, 2023
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
July 7, 2023
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
June 29, 2023
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
June 23, 2023
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
November 8, 2022
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
September 6, 2022
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!
June 30, 2022
WISE Trust celebrates 2 years on July 1, 2022. Read more about our accomplishments in two short years!
2022 Member Contribution Rates Increase
June 29, 2022
On July 1, 2022, your pension contribution rates will increase by 0.6 per cent of your pensionable earnings.
2021 Highlights for Members
June 14, 2022
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 ...
Is Early Retirement Right for You?
April 13, 2022
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
March 18, 2022
WISE Trust statement on the Crisis in Ukraine.
Tax Season is Upon Us
March 16, 2022
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
February 17, 2022
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
December 4, 2021
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
November 1, 2021
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 ...