Acts and Regulations

P-5.1 - Pension Benefits Act

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Duty of care, diligence and skill
17(1)The administrator of a pension plan shall exercise the care, diligence and skill in the administration and investment of the pension fund that a person of ordinary prudence would exercise in dealing with the property of another person.
17(2)The administrator or, if the administrator is a committee or a board of trustees, a member of the committee or board that is the administrator of a pension plan shall use in the administration of the pension plan, and in the administration and investment of the pension fund, all relevant knowledge and skill that the administrator or member possesses or, by reason of that person’s profession, business or calling, ought to possess.
17(3)An administrator or, if the administrator is a pension committee or a board of trustees, a member of the committee or board that is the administrator of a pension plan shall not knowingly permit that person’s interest to conflict with the person’s duties and powers in respect of the pension fund.