Defined benefit pension plans have the following benefits:

• Retirement income after age 50 or 55
• Lump sum payouts on early termination
• Survivor benefits
• Indexing of retirement income to inflation
• Disability benefits
• Ability to buy-back service during non-contributory periods, such as maternity leave
• Portability if you move to a similar employer

Advantages

• Assured income at retirement
• Best for older members
• Employees know how much income they will receive
• The payout on termination or retirement is significantly higher than if the member invested their contributions in a personal RRSP

Drawbacks

• High contribution rates

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