Multiple employers who sponsor defined contribution pension plans have expressed concern to CLHIA members about their inability to make required pension contributions given reduced cash flow due to COVID-19. Partly in response to a CLHIA request, the CRA has announced that, for the remainder of 2020, it will waive the 1 per cent “minimum contribution requirement” set out in Registered Plans Directorate Newsletter 91-4R. Note that this is not automatic and is subject to filing of a plan amendment with the CRA. A parallel amendment may also be required with the relevant regulator under pension benefits legislation.