Marriage Breakdown and your Pension

This fact sheet explains how your pension may be affected if your marriage or common-law relationship ends, the things you need to know, and the steps to take if your separation agreement assigns a part of your pension benefit to your ex-spouse.

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Pension Indexation

In keeping with the provisions of the University of Ottawa Retirement Pension Plan, we are pleased to inform you of the January 1st, 2012 rate of indexation that will apply to your pension benefit, based on the year 2011.

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The importance of keeping your information up to date

Information that is inaccurate or out of date can lead to frustrations and wasted time for you and your loved ones. And, the University may have to delay payment to obtain the corrected information and, in some cases, recalculate pension entitlements.

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Planning for your survivors

This fact sheet provides information about your pension benefits and life insurance at your death and the steps that your spouse, family or executor needs to take.

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Annual Increase in the Consumer Price Index (Inflation Protection)

This communique provides information on the rate of indexation that will apply to your pension benefit as of January 1^st, 2011, based on the year 2010. Every January, beginning with the year after you retire, your pension will be automatically adjusted to reflect some or all of the increase in the Consumer Price Index (CPI).

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Leaves of Absence and Your Pension Plan

This fact sheet provides information on the different leaves of absence that may impact your participation in the University of Ottawa Retirement Pension Plan and the choices you have if you wish to continue building your pension for your leave.

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