2010 news & updates:

• August 13, 2010 - The return applied to member accounts in the balanced fund for the month ending July 31, 2010 was 2.75%. The short-term fund return for the month of July 2010 was 0%. These rates reflect market returns less administration costs.

• August 4, 2010 - The investment update to June 30, 2010 and the July 2010 member newsletter are now available.

• July 16, 2010 - The return applied to member accounts in the balanced fund for the month ending June 30, 2010 was -0.93%. The short-term fund return for the month of June 2010 was 0%. These rates reflect market returns less administration costs.

• June 14, 2010 - The debt crisis in Europe and the press it received world-wide had a negative influence on global equity returns and SPP’s balanced fund portfolio for the month of May. The return applied to member accounts in the balanced fund for the month ending May 31, 2010 is -2.89%. The short-term fund return for the month of May 2010 was 0%. These rates reflect market returns less administration costs.

• June 1, 2010 - SPP members now have a choice of two funds for investing their contributions. Members may choose between a balanced fund (BF) or a short-term fund (STF). Information about the investment choice and the form required to direct contributions are available for download.

• May 12, 2010 - The return applied to member accounts for the month ending April 30, 2010 is 0.37%. The rate reflects market returns less administration costs.

• May 12, 2010 - 2010 First quarter update is now available. Investment performance to March 31, 2010 is outlined in the article.

• April 15, 2010 - The 2009 Annual Report and a list of investment holdings are now available.

• April 13, 2010 - The return applied to member accounts for the month ending March 2010 is 1.35%. The rate reflects market returns less administration costs.

• March 25, 2010 - As part of the 2010-11 Budget, the Province is asking the federal government to increase the annual SPP contribution limit from $600 to $2,500 a year which will help those with no company pension plan, including the self-employed and those working for small businesses. Progress reports regarding this request will be posted as they become available.

• March 11, 2010 - The return applied to member accounts for the month ending February 2010 is 1.30%. The rate reflects market returns less administration costs.

• February 22, 2010 - Beginning January 1, 2010 SPP is applying earnings to member accounts monthly. The rate reflects market returns less administration costs. The rate for the month ending January 31, 2010 was -0.854 per cent.

• February 17, 2010 - SPP is introducing an additional fund for members to invest in. Implementation of the short-term fund (STF) is planned for March 1 with April 1, 2010 being the first available transfer date. Information about the investment choice and the form required to transfer money to the new fund are available for download.

• February 17, 2010 - The 2009 rate of return to members was 12.7%. A newsletter updating members on 2009 results and implementation of the additional fund for investment is now available. Detailed information on the performance of the asset classes contained in the Contribution Fund and a list of investment holdings for the year ending December 31, 2009 is also available.

• January 18, 2010 - The estimated return to members for 2009 is 12.66%. The final return will be reported on Member Annual Statements at the end of February.

2009 news & updates:

• November 4, 2009 - 2009 Third quarter update is now available. Investment performance to September 30, 2009 is outlined in the article.

• October 19, 2009 - - October 2009 Newsletter is now available.

• October 16, 2009 - SPP's pandemic plan.

• September 22, 2009 - The 2009 Second Quarter Update is now available. It includes an update on investment performance to June 30, 2009.

• May 11, 2009 - The 2009 First Quarter Update is now available. It includes an update on investment performance to March 31, 2009.

• April 24, 2009 - The 2008 Annual Report and a list of investment holdings are now available.

• March 3, 2009 - The 2008 rate of return to members was -16.2%. A newsletter outlining performance of the asset classes contained in the Contribution Fund is now available. A list of investment holdings for the year ending December 31, 2008 is also available.

• January 19, 2009 - 2008 will be remembered as one of the worst years in decades for investors. Investment markets around the world were extremely volatile and since SPP invests in equities, the Plan was not immune form the effect of this. The estimated return for 2008 is -16.3%. The final return will be reported on Member Annual Statements at the beginning of March.

2008 news & updates:

• December 3, 2008 - The 2008 Third Quarter Update is now available. It includes an update on investment performance to September 30, 2008.

• May 29, 2008 - The 2008 First Quarter Update is now available. It includes an update on investment performance to March 31, 2008.

• April 30, 2008 - The 2007 Annual Report and list of investment holdings at December 31, 2007 is now available. Click the links to view or print the files from Acrobat Reader.

• March 3, 2008 - The 2008 rate of return to members of the Contribution Fund was -0.3%. The March 2008 Newsletter is now available. It includes an update on investment performance to December 31, 2007.

2007 news & updates:

• November 16, 2007 - The 2007 Third Quarter update is now available and includes information on investment performance to September 30, 2007.

• March 23, 2007 - The 2006 rate of return to members of the Contribution Fund was 12.5%. The March 2007 Newsletter is now available. It includes an update on investment performance to December 31, 2006.

2006 news & updates:

• November 13, 2006 - The 2006 Third Quarter update.

• October 6, 2006 - The October 2006 Newsletter is now available. It includes an update on investment performance to June 30, 2006.

• May 25, 2006 - The May 2006 Newsletter is now available. It includes an update on investment performance to March 31, 2006.

• April 28, 2006 - The 2005 Annual Report and list of investment holdings at December 31, 2005 is now available. Click the links to view or print the files from Acrobat Reader.

• March 2, 2006 - The 2005 Fourth Quarter update is now available. It includes an update on investment performance to December 31, 2005.

• February 8, 2006 - The SPP Celebrates 20 years.

2005 news & updates:

• December 16, 2005 - The 2005 Third Quarter update is now available. It includes an update on investment performance to September 30, 2005.

• October 18, 2005 - The October 2005 Newsletter is now available. It includes an update on investment performance to June 30, 2005.

• May 26, 2005 - The May 2005 Newsletter is now available. It includes an update on investment performance to March 31, 2005.

• March 2, 2005 - The rate of return for 2004 is 10.3%. A quarterly update for the period ended December 31, 2004 is available in the March 2005 newsletter. A complete list of the Plan's investment holdings at December 31, 2004 is also available.

• January 17, 2005 - The estimated rate of return for 2004 is 10%.

2004 news & updates:

• October 29, 2004 - Third Quarter Update is now available.

• October 8, 2004 - Our October 2004 newsletter is now available on-line.

• September 10, 2004 Second Quarter update is now available.

• May 17, 2004 - Our May 2004 newsletter is now available on-line.

• April 7, 2004 - The 2003 Annual Report and list of investment holdings at December 31, 2003 is now available. Click the links to view or print the files from Acrobat Reader.

• March 1, 2004 - SPP’s income allocation policy was amended as of December 31, 2003. This policy determines how net earnings are distributed to member accounts each year. In previous years, all interest and dividends were...

2003 news & updates:

• October 3, 2003 - The October 2003 member newsletter is now available. The newsletter contains information regarding investment performance, SPP staff, and annuities.

• May 26, 2003 - The May 2003 member newsletter is now available on-line. It contains an investment update to March 31, 2003.

• March 1, 2003 - The rate of return for 2002 is 2.86%.

• March 1, 2003 - A year-end update for December 31, 2002 is contained in our March 2003 newsletter.