Paul Lai Fatt

Paul is a senior pension strategist with more than 25 years of experience advising public and private sector organizations across Atlantic Canada. Based in Halifax, Paul is deeply connected to the region and passionate about strengthening retirement outcomes for employers and their employees. He brings a broad perspective shaped by leadership roles in consulting and in house at a large national pension plan, combining technical actuarial expertise with a practical understanding of governance, sustainability, and stakeholder engagement.

Throughout his career, Paul has advised boards, trustees, and senior executives on pension design, reform, mergers, funding strategy, and long-term risk management. He is known for translating complex actuarial and policy issues into clear, actionable insights that support informed decision-making. A recognized thought leader in the retirement space, Paul has been invited to speak at national industry forums and regularly contributes to conversations shaping the future of workplace retirement programs in Canada.

At Eckler, Paul is focused on helping organizations navigate an evolving pension landscape with confidence. He partners closely with clients to develop innovative, sustainable retirement solutions that align with organizational goals while enhancing financial security for members. Committed to the Atlantic community both professionally and personally, Paul is proud to support employers across the region in building strong and resilient retirement programs.

• Defined benefit pension plan valuation and administration
• Shared risk pension plan valuation and administration
• Collective bargaining of pensions
• Pension reform, design, sustainability, and strategy
• Pension funding policies
• Pension member and stakeholder communications

• Fellow of the Canadian Institute of Actuaries
• Bachelor’s Degree in Mathematics and Statistics – Dalhousie University

Professional activities

• Past Chair of the Canadian Institute of Actuaries’ New Member Committee

Volunteer / mentorship

• Big Brother with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Halifax – Aug 2025-present
• Tutor / Mentor with Pathways to Education – Feb 2017 – Jun 2021
• Board Member at Chebucto Connections – Apr 2019 – Feb 2025
• Minor basketball coach at Bedford Eagles – Sep 2017 – present

Four Generations, One Workforce: Rethinking Value Across the Employee Journey
CPHR Atlantic Annual Conference – November 2025

Navigating the competitive Atlantic labour market
Halifax Chamber of Commerce – November 2024

2024 CPBI Atlantic Regional Conference – Dawn of a new age: where the sun rises first
Canadian Pension and Benefits Institute – October 2024

2019 CPBI Atlantic Regional Conference – No Plan is and Island
Canadian Pension and Benefits Institute – October 2019

2016 Atlantic Regional Conference – Navigating the tides of change
Canadian Pension and Benefits Institute – September 2016

Collaboration leads to affordable pension plan solution
Benefits Canada – February 2014

Jointly sponsored pension plans nurture good governance
Insurance Portal – January 2014