Changes to B.C. Pension Legislation on the Horizon

On October 4, 2023, the Government of B.C. introduced Bill 33: Pension Benefits Standards Amendment Act, 2023. The proposed amendments set the table for defined contribution plans in B.C. to offer a new option for …

Truth and Reconciliation Day 2023

As we approach National Truth & Reconciliation Day, observed on September 30th, George & Bell wanted to acknowledge the significance of Indigenous Peoples and their cultural and historical significance in Canada. Our goal as a firm …

Indigenous Student Award

We are excited to announce that we have partnered with Yukon University to provide the George & Bell Consulting Indigenous Student Award. The Award will provide financial support to an Indigenous student or students who are …

Regulator Guidance on Climate Change Risks

Most investment industry participants seem to be hopping aboard the ESG train lately with the most popular destination being climate change risk. The latest such example is BCFSA[1]’s consultation paper on Natural Catastrophe and Climate-Related …

David Lee

David Lee’s “Semi” Retirement

Dear Trustees and Industry Colleagues: I hope you enjoyed our recent Future Investment Policies Decisions meeting. As part of the reception to mark my retirement, I had prepared some comments, including an important “Thank you” …