Toronto, February 5, 2025 – CAAT Pension Plan earned widespread recognition in 2024 for its commitment to enhancing retirement income security for members across Canada, as well as its industry-leading approach to people, culture and leadership.
Outstanding Leadership
Michael Dawson, Chief Financial Officer, CAAT, was recognized as the Leader of the Year title from Institutional Connect.
The award recognizes a C-level executive who has demonstrated outstanding leadership on behalf of the organization while achieving measurable organizational goals. Michael’s recognition underscores the impact of his guidance and steadfast commitment to advancing CAAT’s mission of delivering secure, sustainable retirement solutions for members and participating employers.
“This award is a testament to the tremendous value CAAT creates for its stakeholders,” said Michael Dawson, CFO, CAAT. “As CAAT continues to grow, we remain dedicated to finding new ways to enhance retirement income security and offer meaningful solutions for Canadians. Our ongoing focus on innovation and the strength of our Plan is driving our success and shaping the future of retirement planning.”
Excellence in Innovation
In 2024, CAAT was also named a finalist in the Excellence and Innovation Awards by the Pensions & Investments WorldPensionSummit. This recognition highlights CAAT’s launch of the GROWTHplus Investment Account.
Responding to member and employer demand for greater flexibility both in saving and spending in retirement, GROWTHplus enables members to consolidate their tax-sheltered savings and benefit from CAAT’s investment returns. This initiative reflects CAAT’s commitment to addressing the evolving needs of members and employers across Canada.
Recognized for People and Culture
CAAT also celebrates significant accolades in workplace excellence over 2024. The Plan was honoured with the GTA Top Employers 2025 Award, the 2024 Top Employer Award from Benefits and Pensions Monitor, the Best Places to Work 2024 Award from Canadian HR Reporter and the 2024 Culture Leader by Kudos.
“We focus on engagement, culture and purpose because engaged, inspired employees are more productive and passionate about their work.” said Julie Giraldi, Chief Human Resources Officer, CAAT Pension Plan. “They believe in and are inspired by our shared purpose, and each helps us deliver on our strategic plan.”
As CAAT looks ahead, the organization is poised to build on its successes, leveraging its innovative spirit and exceptional talent to enhance retirement income security for a growing number of Canadians.
About CAAT:
CAAT Pension Plan provides workplace retirement solutions for employers across Canada. Since 1967, the Plan has provided retirement income security for thousands of members and is now one of Canada's fastest growing and most sustainable modern defined benefit pension plans. As an independent, jointly sponsored pension plan, the Plan has welcomed over 700 participating employers across 20 industries (including for-profit, non-profit and broader public sector) and is serving over 110,000 active and retired members cross Canada, from coast to coast. As of January 1, 2024, the Plan is 124% funded on a going-concern basis, with $20.1 billion in assets under management.
Learn more at: www.caatpension.ca.
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