Online Management

My Canada Life at Work

MyCanadaLifeAtWork.com is Canada Life’s secure member website and where you sign on to GRS Access (Group Retirement & Savings Access) to manage your CEIRP account(s):

  • Register for online access to your account

  • Check your account balance
  • Update your personal information
  • Create a retirement plan
  • Make account changes, and more

If you aren’t yet a member of the CEIRP, but want more information, contact your local’s or guild’s plan administrator.

Plan your retirement

With GRS Access you can:

  • Use the Plan your retirement tool to create a personal retirement plan:

    • Envision your retirement
    • Calculate how much you’ll need
    • Determine your investor personality
    • Select investments that match your goals

  • Learn more about the investment options in your plan, including fund performance and fees

  • View information about your current investments

  • See your personal rate of return
  • Print your account statement
  • Get access to more resources, articles and videos

Access Wealthgoal and other tools and resources through the Learning Centre when you sign on through MyCanadaLifeAtWork.com to go beyond retirement planning. Canada Life’s Smart Path Now is another free interactive website where you can find educational tools and resources to help you reach your savings goals.

Helping you stay up-to-date

Easy ways to help grow and keep an eye on your savings

If you’re already a CEIRP member, make sure you’re taking advantage of all that the plan offers, including opportunities to enhance your knowledge.

  • Watch your email each month for our CEIRP newsletter, featuring CEIRP updates, personal financial articles and financial industry news.
  • Watch the videos and webinars that are available to help you learn more about CEIRP and saving for your future.
  • Make sure your beneficiary information is current.
  • Update your contact information at mycanadalifeatwork.com or call Canada Life at 1-833-531-6418.
  • Be ready for tax time. Visit mycanadalifeatwork.com to get duplicate tax receipts and make RRSP contributions before the March 1 deadline.

Increase your contributions

Find out how even a small increase can make a big difference with Canada Life’s RRSP Contribution Calculator

  • To enquire about increasing contributions, contact your plan administrator.
  • Make sure to check your RRSP contribution limit on the Canada Revenue Agency’s tax filing Notice of Assessment.
Administrator contacts

Combine your savings

To save on fees and maximize the growth on your money, consider combining other savings you have into your CEIRP RRSP or TFSA.

  • Understanding your fees
  • Through the power of group purchasing, you’ll typically pay lower fees compared to retail investments.

How to transfer money into your CEIRP RRSP or TFSA:

  • Use the “Transfer authorization for registered investments” form
  • Complete the form and submit it to the financial institution holding your other registered savings or send it to Canada Life and they will take care of it for you
  • Be sure to ask the financial institution about any transfer costs or fees

Transfer locked-in funds (e.g., former pension)

  1. If you have money that’s still in an employer’s pension plan, you should check with them to see if you need to complete any paperwork before transferring that money to Canada Life.
  2. If your money has already left your previous employer’s pension plan, just complete the “Transfer authorization for registered investments” form and submit it to the other institution. Be sure to ask your financial institution about any transfer costs or fees.

Contact your plan administrator or phone Canada Life at 1-833-531-6418 for a transfer form.

Review your goals and risk tolerance

Your financial goals and the level of risk you’re comfortable with will change over time.

Make sure you review your risk tolerance with the Investment personality questionnaire. If you invested in a Portfolio Target Risk Fund, or built your own investment portfolio, make sure your investment choices still match your risk profile.