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A N N U A L   R E P O R T

Showing the way

Anticipating what lies ahead and preparing to meet new challenges 

is how we learn and grow. It is how we gain confidence about  

the future. Some of these lessons we learn on our own, while others 

require guidance from those we trust.

For the Power Financial Group, anticipating what lies ahead is 

essential to what we do. This is why our employees  

and the financial advisors who work with us develop relationships 

of trust with our clients to encourage them to save and prepare  

for their future. This, too, we call showing the way.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS 

GROUP ORGANIZATION CHART 

DIRECTORS’ REPORT TO SHAREHOLDERS 

RESPONSIBLE MANAGEMENT 

GREAT-WEST LIFECO 

GREAT-WEST LIFE, LONDON LIFE, CANADA LIFE 

CANADA LIFE – EUROPE, IRISH LIFE 

GREAT-WEST FINANCIAL 

PUTNAM INVESTMENTS 

1

2

4

14

16

17

18

19

20

IGM FINANCIAL 

INVESTORS GROUP 

MACKENZIE INVESTMENTS 

PARGESA GROUP 

REVIEW OF FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE 

21

22

23

24

26

CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND NOTES  46

FIVE-YEAR FINANCIAL SUMMARY 

BOARD OF DIRECTORS 

OFFICERS 

CORPORATE INFORMATION 

119

120

121

122

This Annual Report is intended to 

In addition, selected information 

or Great-West Financial); 

provide interested shareholders 

concerning the business, operations, 

Great-West Lifeco Inc. 

and other interested persons with 

financial condition, financial 

(Great-West Lifeco or Lifeco); 

selected information concerning 

performance, priorities, ongoing 

Groupe Bruxelles Lambert (GBL); 

Power Financial Corporation. 

objectives, strategies and outlook 

IGM Financial Inc. (IGM Financial 

For further information concerning the 

of Power Financial Corporation’s 

or IGM); Investment Planning 

Corporation, shareholders and other 

subsidiaries and associates is derived 

Counsel Inc. (Investment Planning 

interested persons should consult the 

from public information published by 

Counsel); Investors Group Inc. 

Corporation’s disclosure documents, 

such subsidiaries and associates and 

(Investors Group); Irish Life Group 

such as its Annual Information Form 

is provided here for the convenience 

Limited (Irish Life); Lafarge SA (Lafarge); 

and Management’s Discussion and 

of the shareholders of Power Financial 

London Life Insurance Company 

Analysis. Copies of the Corporation’s 

Corporation. For further information 

(London Life); Mackenzie Financial 

continuous disclosure documents can 

concerning such subsidiaries and 

Corporation (Mackenzie or Mackenzie 

be obtained from the Corporation’s 

associates, shareholders and other 

Investments); Pargesa Holding SA 

website at www.powerfinancial.com, 

interested persons should consult 

(Pargesa); Parjointco N.V. (Parjointco); 

from www.sedar.com, or from the 

the websites of, and other publicly 

Power Corporation of Canada (Power 

Office of the Secretary at the addresses 

available information published by, 

Corporation); Putnam Investments, 

shown at the end of this report.

such subsidiaries and associates.

LLC (Putnam Investments or Putnam); 

Readers should also review the 

The selected performance measures 

note further in this report, in the 

shown on pages 1 through 25 are  

section entitled Review of Financial 

as of December 31, 2013 unless 

Performance, concerning the use 

otherwise noted.

of Forward-Looking Statements, 

which applies to the entirety of this 

Annual Report.

The following abbreviations are 

used throughout this report: Power 

Financial Corporation (Power 

Financial or the Corporation); 

Great-West Life & Annuity Insurance 

Company (Great-West Life & Annuity 

SGS SA (SGS); Suez Environnement 

Company (Suez Environnement); The 

Canada Life Assurance Company 

(Canada Life); The Great-West Life 

Assurance Company (Great-West 

Life); Total SA (Total).  In addition, 

IFRS refers to International Financial 

Reporting Standards and CGAAP 

refers to previous Canadian generally 

accepted accounting principles.

FINANCIAL
HIGHLIGHTS

FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31
[IN MILLIONS OF CANADIAN DOLL ARS, EXCEPT PER SHARE AMOUNTS]

Revenues

Operating earnings – attributable to common shareholders

Operating earnings – per common share

Net earnings – attributable to common shareholders

Net earnings – per common share

Dividends declared – per common share

Total assets

Consolidated assets and assets under management

Shareholders’ equity

Total equity

Book value per common share

Common shares outstanding (in millions)

2013

2012

28,830

32,934

1,708

2.40

1,896

2.67

1.40

341,711

646,303

16,113

27,103

18.78

711.2

1,678

2.37

1,618

2.29

1.40

268,586

512,854

13,563

23,665

15.95

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GROUP 
ORGANIZATION 
CHART

Power Financial Corporation is a diversified management and 

holding company that has interests, directly or indirectly, in 

companies in the financial services sector in Canada, the United 

States, Europe and Asia. It also has substantial holdings in a 

diversified industrial group based in Europe.

POWER FINANCIAL CORPORATION

67.0%

 GREAT-WEST LIFECO [1]

4.0%

2013 Operating earnings attributable  
to common shareholders
$2,052 MILLION
2013 Return on shareholders’ equity
15.0%
Total assets under administration
$758 BILLION

100%

 100% [2]

100%

100%

100%

100%

GREAT-WEST  
FINANCIAL 

PUTNAM
INVESTMENTS

GREAT-WEST
LIFE 

LONDON LIFE

CANADA LIFE

IRISH LIFE

Percentages denote 
participating equity interest as 
at December 31, 2013.

[1]   Representing 65% of the 

voting rights.

[2]  Denotes voting interest.

Operating earnings is a 
non-IFRS financial measure.

Return on shareholders’ 
equity is calculated using 
operating earnings.

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2013 OPERATING EARNINGS 
ATTRIBUTABLE TO COMMON 
SHAREHOLDERS

2013 RETURN ON 
SHAREHOLDERS’  
EQUITY

CONSOLIDATED  
ASSETS AND ASSETS UNDER 
MANAGEMENT

TOTAL 
ASSETS UNDER 
ADMINISTRATION

$1,708

MILLION

14.1%

$646

BILLION

$877

BILLION

58.6%

3.6%

IGM FINANCIAL

2013 Operating earnings available to 
common shareholders
$764 MILLION
2013 Return on shareholders’ equity 
17.3%
Total assets under management 
$132 BILLION

 PARGESA [3]

2013 Operating earnings
SF251 MILLION
Net asset value
SF8.8 BILLION

100% 

100% 

97.5% 

   50.0% [4]

INVESTORS  
GROUP

MACKENZIE 
INVESTMENTS

INVESTMENT 
PLANNING 
COUNSEL

GROUPE 
BRUXELLES LAMBERT

[4]  Representing 52% of the 

voting rights.

[3]  Through its wholly owned 
subsidiary, Power Financial 
Europe, Power Financial 
held a 50% interest in 
Parjointco. Parjointco held a 
voting interest of 75.4% and 
an equity interest of 55.6% 
in Pargesa.

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IMERYS  56.2%LAFARGE  21.0%GDF SUEZ  2.4% TOTAL  3.6%PERNOD RICARD  7.5%SUEZ  ENVIRONNEMENT7.2% SGS  15.0% 
DIRECTORS’ REPORT 
TO SHAREHOLDERS

Power Financial and its subsidiaries experienced positive momentum across many parts 

of their business in 2013, contributing to an elevated sense of optimism for the future. 

Increased earnings from financial services were driven by higher product sales and strong 

financial market conditions. Sales of investment and insurance products increased 

through most distribution channels, driven by company strategies and actions, as well 

as increased consumer and business confidence in the geographies where we operate.

For the first time since the financial crisis began, the Power Financial group made a 

significant acquisition in the financial services industry, with Great-West Lifeco’s €1.3 billion 

purchase of Irish Life in July 2013. The acquisition establishes the group as the leading 

insurance company in Ireland and is expected to be accretive to Power Financial and 

Great-West Lifeco.

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Senior leadership transition occurred at each of the 

Our companies also have a long and proud history 

Corporation’s principal subsidiaries during 2013. Mr. Paul 

of contributing to the well-being of the communities 

Mahon was appointed President and Chief Executive 

in which they operate. The principles underlying our 

Officer of Great-West Lifeco Inc. and Mr. Jeffrey Carney 

approach in this area are outlined later in this report under 

was appointed Co-President and Chief Executive Officer of 

“Responsible Management.”

IGM Financial Inc. and President and Chief Executive Officer 

of Mackenzie Financial Corporation. The management 

FINANCIAL RESULTS

teams across the group are fully engaged in developing and 

implementing strategies to meet the needs of their clients 

and distribution partners well into the future, through 

innovation, product and service excellence and value 

to customers.

Core to the businesses of our companies is the ability to 

honour the promises they make to clients over the long 

term, which itself is a function of financial strength and 

responsible governance. This is why our group companies 

have maintained their prudent approach to balance sheet 

Power Financial’s operating earnings attributable to 

common shareholders for the year ended December 31, 2013 

were $1,708 million or $2.40 per share, compared with 

$1,678 million or $2.37 per share in 2012.

Other items represented a contribution of $188 million in 

2013, compared with a charge of $60 million in 2012.

Net earnings attributable to common shareholders, 

including other items, were $1,896 million or $2.67 per share, 

compared with $1,618 million or $2.29 per share in 2012.

management and a strong risk-management culture over 

Dividends declared by Power Financial totalled 

many years. This is evident in the maintenance of solid 

$1.40 per common share in 2013, unchanged from 2012.

credit ratings across our group.

Our governance is rooted in a long-term perspective, and 

RESULTS OF GROUP COMPANIES

focuses upon key factors such as strategy, people, capital 

G R E AT- W E S T   L I F E C O

and risk. We oversee our principal investments through 

Great-West Lifeco’s operating earnings attributable to 

boards of directors comprising a mix of experienced 

common shareholders, a non-IFRS financial measure, 

individuals both from within our group and from 

were $2.1 billion or $2.108 per share in 2013, compared with 

the outside.

$1.9 billion or $2.049 per share in 2012.

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DIRECTORS’ REPORT TO SHAREHOLDERS

Great-West Lifeco’s return on equity (ROE) of 15.0 per cent 

The Minimum Continuing Capital and Surplus 

on operating earnings and 16.6 per cent on net earnings for 

Requirements (MCCSR) ratio for Great-West Life was 

the twelve months ended December 31, 2013 continued to 

223 per cent on a consolidated basis at December 31, 2013. 

rank among the strongest in the financial services sector.

This measure of capital strength is slightly higher than the 

Other measures of Great-West Lifeco’s performance 

upper end of Great-West Life’s target operating range of 

in 2013 include:

175–215 per cent.

>  Premiums and deposits of $74.8 billion, compared with 

$60.2 billion in 2012.

>  An increase in general fund and segregated fund assets 

from $253.9 billion in 2012 to $325.9 billion in 2013.

>  Total assets under administration at December 31, 2013 

of $758 billion, compared with $546 billion twelve 

In Canada, Great-West Lifeco’s companies maintained 

leading market positions in 2013 in their individual and 

group businesses, and experienced strong organic growth. 

This was achieved by focusing on three broad goals: 

improving products and services for clients and advisors, 

maintaining strong financial discipline, and improving tools, 

information and processes to enable greater productivity 

months ago.

and effectiveness.

Dividends declared on Great-West Lifeco’s common shares 

were $1.23 in 2013, unchanged from the prior year.

The group retirement services business recorded strong 

growth, the group insurance business had strong sales 

Great-West Lifeco’s companies benefit from prudent and 

in all segments while continuing to experience excellent 

conservative investment policies and practices with 

persistency, and individual segregated fund and mutual 

respect to the management of their consolidated assets. 

fund businesses maintained positive net cash flows. 

Its conservative product underwriting standards and 

Individual insurance sales in Canada remained constant 

disciplined approach to introducing new products have 

and sales of proprietary retail investment funds increased 

proved beneficial for the company and its subsidiaries 

4.9 per cent year over year.

over the long term. Also, Great-West Lifeco’s approach to 

asset and liability management has minimized exposure to 

interest rate movements. The company continues to offer 

segregated fund guarantees in a prudent and disciplined 

manner, thereby limiting its risk exposure. As a result, 

Great-West Lifeco’s balance sheet is one of the strongest in 

The Canadian operations offer group retirement and savings 

plans that are tailored to the unique needs of small, medium 

and large businesses and organizations. Group capital 

accumulation plans are a core business for Great-West Life. 

Providing an engaging experience for its plan members 

continues to be a top priority for this business.

the industry.

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Together, Great-West Lifeco’s subsidiaries Great-West Life, 

return, innovative income solutions, and lower volatility. 

London Life and Canada Life remain Canada’s number one 

Putnam’s “New Ways of Thinking” campaign is designed 

provider of individual insurance solutions. From term, 

to help investors address the dynamic set of ongoing 

universal and participating life insurance to individual 

market challenges, and is supported by the firm’s 

disability and critical illness insurance, their broad range 

awareness-building efforts.

of products gives advisors choice and flexibility in meeting 

clients’ diverse individual needs.

For the third time in five years, Barron’s ranked Putnam 

among the top fund families based on total return across 

In the United States, Great-West Life & Annuity’s new 

asset classes. Putnam also ranked second among all fund 

Great-West Financial® brand and the various initiatives of 

families assessed over the past five years.

the company’s five-year strategic plan contributed to solid 

growth in 2013.

In Europe, Great-West Lifeco, through its Canada Life 

and Irish Life subsidiaries, has operations in the United 

In a survey conducted by Plan Adviser magazine, 401(k) plan 

Kingdom, Isle of Man, Germany and Ireland.

advisors voted Great-West Financial No. 1 in best value for 

In July 2013, Great-West Lifeco completed the acquisition 

price and best wholesalers.

of Irish Life. The closing of this transaction marked 

Improved name recognition combined with strategic 

a significant milestone for its companies in Ireland. 

initiatives contributed to a 39 per cent increase in sales 

Combining the businesses of Irish Life and Canada Life in 

in 2013 over the previous year. The company experienced 

Ireland under the Irish Life brand name will help ensure 

strong momentum in its deferred contribution retirement 

that the new Irish Life maintains and builds on its leading 

business, its Individual Retirement Account business and in 

positions in the life, pensions and investment management 

its annuity sales through institutional partners.

sectors in Ireland. Integration is well underway and on 

Putnam’s assets under management ended 2013 at 

target for completion in mid-2015.

US$150 billion, reflecting strong market conditions and 

With a continued focus on delivering outstanding 

sales momentum from several key product offerings.

service, Irish Life business continued to grow in 2013. 

In 2013, Putnam continued its focus on investment 

performance and innovation, highlighted by the 

Life and pension sales and asset management inflows 

outperformed the market and the company gained market 

introduction of six new funds to pursue new drivers of 

share. All business units continue to perform well.

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I G M   F I N A N C I A L

IGM Financial and its operating companies experienced 

an increase in operating earnings and assets under 

Net earnings available to common shareholders were 

$762 million or $3.02 per share in 2013, compared with 

$759 million or $2.97 per share in 2012.

management in 2013.

Total assets under management at December 31, 2013 

Investors Group and Mackenzie Investments, the 

company’s principal businesses, continued to generate 

business growth through product innovation, improved 

totalled $131.8 billion. This compared with total assets under 

management of $120.7 billion at December 31, 2012, an 

increase of 9.2 per cent.

sales, pricing enhancements, additional investment 

Dividends were $2.15 per share for the year, unchanged from 

management resources and overall resource management 

the prior year.

throughout the year.

Investors Group continued to expand the number of its 

IGM Financial is well diversified through its multiple 

region offices in 2013, for a total of 109 across Canada. Its 

distribution channels, product types, investment 

consultant network grew by 155 during the same period. As 

management units and fund brands. Assets under 

at December 31, 2013, there were 4,673 consultants working 

management are diversified by country of investment, 

with clients to help them understand the benefits of long-

industry sector, security type and management style.

term financial planning.

Operating earnings available to common shareholders, 

Investors Group continued to respond to the complex 

excluding other items, were $764 million or $3.02 per share 

financial needs of its clients by delivering a diverse 

in 2013, compared with $746 million or $2.92 per share 

range of products and services in the context of 

in 2012.

personalized financial advice. In July, it introduced a 

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DIRECTORS’ REPORT TO SHAREHOLDERS

new series of funds for households with financial assets 

December 31, 2012. Mutual fund gross sales were $6.7 billion, 

in excess of $500,000, which provides separate pricing 

compared with $5.5 billion in 2012, an increase of 22 per cent, 

for fund management and an advisory fee charged to 

and reflects Mackenzie’s best result in the last five years. 

client accounts.

Mutual fund net redemptions were $0.5 billion in 2013, 

Investors Group mutual fund assets under management 

compared with net redemptions of $2.0 billion during 2012.

were $68.3 billion at the end of 2013, compared with 

IGM Financial continues to build its business through its 

$60.6 billion at the end of 2012. Mutual fund sales were 

extensive network of distribution opportunities delivering 

$6.7 billion, compared with $5.8 billion in 2012, an increase 

high-quality advice and innovative, flexible solutions for 

of more than 15 per cent. The company’s redemption rate 

investors. Its investment in technology and operations 

on long-term mutual funds was 9.4 per cent during 2013, 

continue to help the company manage its resources 

compared with 10 per cent during 2012. Net sales of mutual 

effectively and develop long-term growth in the business. 

funds in 2013 were $159 million.

The strength of IGM’s businesses, combined with its 

Mackenzie undertook several important initiatives in 

2013. The company simplified and restructured its product 

lineup to be more relevant and launched in-demand funds 

to meet the evolving needs of investors and advisors. It 

also introduced a new series of funds, offering a channel-

appropriate fee structure to “do-it-yourself” investors. 

Mackenzie maintained its focus on delivering consistent 

long-term investment performance by attracting key 

investment management talent and analytical personnel 

as it continued to support advisors in all aspects of 

their business.

Mackenzie’s total assets under management were 

$65.3 billion at the end of 2013, compared with $61.5 billion at 

December 31, 2012. Mutual fund assets under management 

were $46.0 billion, compared with $40.4 billion at 

association with the Power Financial Corporation group 

of companies, gives IGM Financial a strong foundation to 

build upon.

PA R G E S A

Through Belgian holding company Groupe Bruxelles 

Lambert (GBL), the Pargesa group holds significant 

positions in major companies based in Europe: Imerys, a 

producer of mineral-based specialities for industry; Lafarge, 

which produces cement, aggregates and concrete; Total, 

in the oil, gas and alternative energy industry; GDF Suez, 

a provider of electricity, natural gas, and energy and 

environmental services; Suez Environnement, active in 

water and waste management services; Pernod Ricard, a 

leader in wines and spirits; and SGS, engaged in testing, 

inspection and certification.

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In addition to its strategic holdings, which will still form 

At the end of December 2013, Pargesa’s adjusted net 

most of the portfolio, GBL undertook in 2012 to develop 

asset value was SF8.8 billion. This represents a value of 

over time: an incubator portfolio comprising interests in a 

SF104.2 per Pargesa share, compared with SF90.4 at the end 

reduced number of listed and unlisted companies — these 

of 2012, an increase of 15.3 per cent.

investments would be smaller commitments than the 

strategic holdings — and investments in private equity and 

other funds where GBL acts as an anchor investor.

At the next annual meeting of shareholders on May 6, 2014, 

Pargesa’s board of directors will propose paying a dividend 

of SF2.64 per bearer share, an increase of 2.7 per cent over 

Pargesa’s operating earnings were SF251 million in 2013, 

last year.

compared with SF346 million in 2012. This decrease 

is mainly attributable to non-cash charges from: the 

increase in value of call options on shares embedded in the 

exchangeable and convertible bonds issued by GBL in 2012 

and 2013, a lower contribution from Lafarge, and a decrease 

PROTECTING AND IMPROVING 
THE LONG-TERM FINANCIAL 
HEALTH OF CANADIANS

in the contribution of GDF Suez following GBL’s partial 

Around the world, countries face the fundamental 

disposal of that holding.

Including non-operating income consisting primarily of 

gains on the partial disposals by GBL of its interest in Total 

and in GDF Suez, and of an impairment charge recorded by 

GBL on its investment in GDF Suez, Pargesa’s net income 

in 2013 was SF394 million, compared with SF405 million 

in 2012.

challenge of protecting and improving the long-term 

financial health of their citizens. The recent period of 

economic uncertainty and market volatility has provided 

a powerful reminder of the importance of careful and 

long-term planning, both by governments seeking 

to establish appropriate policies and incentives, and 

by individuals in their savings and investing choices. 

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DIRECTORS’ REPORT TO SHAREHOLDERS

Achieving retirement income security requires balancing 

Securing the long-term financial health of Canadians is and 

important and competing objectives, including income 

should continue to be an important priority for Canada. 

adequacy, intergenerational equity, responsibility and 

Canada’s retirement system is a successful, well-balanced 

individual choice. It is also defined by the specific social, 

blend of public and private responsibility which offers 

demographic, fiscal, and economic circumstances that 

a mix of government-provided, employer-sponsored 

each country faces.

and individual savings programs. As such, targeted, 

In Canada, landmark research by McKinsey & Company to 

understand the detailed financial situation and behaviour 

incremental changes to the existing system that focus 

on facilitating and incenting savings are a more efficient, 

of Canadian households continues to yield important 

insights. While Canadians appear well prepared for 

reliable and sustainable way to address Canadians’ 

many different retirement security challenges than 

retirement overall, the level of readiness of individual 

one-size-fits-all solutions.

households varies. A close look at each segment of society, 

analyzed by age and income cohorts, shows that 75 per cent 

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

of Canadian households are well prepared for retirement 

and that a smaller group of 25 per cent need to save more. 

The 25 per cent who are not ready are the middle and higher 

income segments.

Mr. Robert Gratton will not be standing for re-election to 

the Corporation’s Board of Directors at the May 14, 2014 

Annual Meeting of Shareholders. Mr. Gratton is Deputy 

Chairman of Power Corporation. He served as President 

Indeed, government programs currently provide significant 

and Chief Executive Officer of Power Financial from 

income replacement for most lower and middle income 

1990 until 2005, and then as Chairman of its Board until 

populations. By contrast, higher income households are 

2008. He was Chairman, President and Chief Executive 

more reliant on workplace and individual savings, and thus 

Officer of Power Financial’s subsidiary, the Montreal 

need to save more in order to keep their standard of living 

Trust Company, from 1982 until 1989. In recognition of his 

upon retirement. The challenges for these segments of 

outstanding contribution to the Power group of companies 

society are varied but revolve around their willingness to 

over many years, Mr. Gratton will be appointed by the 

save, the incentives to do so, and the time period available 

Board of Directors of Power Corporation as Deputy 

to save enough for retirement.

Chairman Emeritus.

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DIRECTORS’ REPORT TO SHAREHOLDERS

FUTURE OUTLOOK

so by helping clients through a one-on-one relationship 

with a financial advisor or through savings and retirement 

As we enter 2014, the global economy continues to show 

programs at their place of employment.

signs of progress, anchored by solid improvement in the 

United States and increased stability in Europe. Interest 

rates have begun moving up from their historic lows 

and investors have become more confident in their 

investment choices.

Excellence and innovation in products and services 

and value to the customer are critical factors in clients’ 

selections. Financial strength and the ability to honour 

long-term commitments will be equally important. 

Our companies are focused upon delivering on each of 

More fundamental than any short-term economic outlook, 

these dimensions.

however, is the strong and growing long-term need of 

people across the markets where we operate to achieve 

financial security. The companies in our group are in the 

business of helping millions of people meet their financial 

needs through the different stages of their lives. They do 

Your Directors wish to express gratitude on behalf of 

the shareholders for the important contribution of the 

management and employees of our Corporation and its 

associated companies to the successful results achieved 

in 2013.

Signed, 

Signed, 

Paul Desmarais, Jr., o.c., o.q. 

André Desmarais, o.c., o.q.

Co-Chairman of the Board 

Co-Chairman of the Board

On behalf of the Board of Directors,

Signed, 

R. Jeffrey Orr 

President and 

Chief Executive Officer

March 19, 2014

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The Honourable Paul Desmarais, P.C., C.C., O.Q.:
A TRIBUTE

On October 8, 2013, the entire Power group was deeply 

saddened by the death of Paul Desmarais at the age  

of 86. We at Power Financial and Power Corporation 

lost a devoted father, leader, colleague and friend. 

We were most privileged to have known and worked 

with this remarkable man, whom we respected and 

loved so dearly.

Mr. Desmarais gained control of Power Corporation 

in 1968 and served as its Chairman and Chief Executive 

Officer until 1996. At the time of his death, he was a 

Director of Power Financial and of Power Corporation; 

he was also Chairman of the Executive Committee 

of Power Corporation and its controlling shareholder. 

His service to Power spanned nearly 50 years and his 

visionary leadership has left an indelible mark on the 

entire Power group. 

A memorial service held December 3 in Montréal drew 

hundreds of friends and business colleagues from 

across Canada and around the world and celebrated 

the many contributions Paul Desmarais made to his 

family, to business and to his country.

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RESPONSIBLE 
MANAGEMENT

Responsible management has been a guiding principle for the Corporation for many 

years. We view responsible management, and all that it entails, as an effective means 

to mitigate risk and as a catalyst for long-term value creation. It has been and continues 

to be fundamental to our success, enabling us to earn the confidence of our customers, 

business partners, shareholders, employees and the communities where we are present.

Our responsible management approach is predicated on 

our core values of integrity, trust, respect and corporate 

CREATING VALUE THROUGH OUR ACTIVE 
OWNERSHIP APPROACH

citizenship. These values have guided the development of 

our Code of Business Conduct and Ethics and our Corporate 

Social Responsibility (CSR) Statement. Because we act 

as owners of the companies in which we have major 

Power Financial has a strong governance model through 

which we become an active owner in the companies in 

which we invest.

investments, we recognize our responsibility to lead by 

By having our executives sit on the boards of our portfolio 

example and live up to the high standards of ethical conduct 

companies, Power Financial exercises its active ownership 

expected of us.

In 2013, we updated our Code of Business Conduct and Ethics 

to provide greater clarity on what we deem to be ethical 

behaviour and the individual decisions and actions such 

behaviour demands. To ensure the Code and its purpose is 

through regular engagement with senior management. It 

allows Power Financial to ascertain that the investment is 

being managed in a manner consistent with our responsible 

management philosophy, including our CSR Statement and 

our Code of Business Conduct and Ethics.

relevant to employees in their daily work, we will introduce 

The Governance and Nominating Committee of the Board 

business conduct and ethics training for our staff later 

has formal responsibility for CSR. The committee reviews 

this year.

Also in 2013, we formalized the Corporation’s Global Anti-

Bribery Policy, aimed at preventing all possible forms of 

corruption under applicable laws, and revised our CSR 

at least annually the implementation and performance 

of our CSR initiatives. The Board has delegated leadership 

on CSR initiatives to the Vice-President, General Counsel 

and Secretary.

Statement to confirm our commitment to support and 

In 2013, we continued to meet regularly with our publicly 

respect the protection of internationally proclaimed 

traded subsidiaries to align our commitments and to share 

human rights.

knowledge on CSR initiatives.

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INVESTING IN SUSTAINABLE COMPANIES WITH  
LONG-TERM GROWTH PROSPECTS

Companies in the Power Financial group have a rich 

tradition of acting in a responsible manner and of being 

We invest in quality companies with sustainable franchises 

and attractive growth prospects that demonstrate they 

are managed in a responsible manner. We take a prudent 

approach to risk, and incorporate analysis of environmental, 

social and governance (ESG) factors into our investment 

process whenever relevant.

actively present in the communities where they operate. We 

value our reputation as a good corporate citizen and have 

recently taken steps to raise public awareness of some of 

our CSR activities which are conducted through our parent 

company, Power Corporation. In 2013, Power Corporation 

established a community investment microsite to showcase 

some of the exceptional work being done by organizations 

Companies in the Power Financial portfolio share our 

that it supports financially. These organizations, many of 

philosophy and commitment to acting responsibly and 

them run by innovative social entrepreneurs, work in the 

ethically, and to serving the community. Given the mainstay 

areas of health, education, arts and culture, community 

of our investments are in financial services, we believe we 

development, and the environment. The microsite will 

represent a positive force in society. Our portfolio companies 

be updated on a regular basis to highlight our ongoing 

offer life and health insurance, retirement savings programs 

community investments and to support employees’ 

and a broad range of investment vehicles, including socially 

volunteering initiatives.

responsible investment funds. We effectively enable our 

customers to manage their retirement and healthcare needs, 

accumulate wealth and achieve financial security through 

savings. In the course of selling customers financial products 

and services, our companies also foster financial literacy, 

an important part of our contribution to a prosperous, 

empowered society.

EMPOWERING OUR PEOPLE

We operate our business in an efficient and environmentally 

responsible manner. As a holding company, we have limited 

direct environmental impact. Our head office has no 

production, manufacturing or service operations. Despite 

this limited impact, we work continuously to improve 

our environmental performance in the areas of resource 

conservation, energy efficiency and waste management. In 

2013, we formalized and strengthened our environmental 

policy. We also reported to the Carbon Disclosure Project for 

Responsible management also defines the manner in which 

the second year in a row and received a ranking consistent 

we recruit and develop our employees. Our people typically 

with our efforts to improve our ongoing performance.

A LONG-TERM AND SUSTAINABLE FUTURE

Responsible management is a business strategy that allows 

us to generate long-term value and sustainable growth. 

By upholding the principles and values that responsible 

management demands, we are confident that our 

investments have robust business models, we have excellent 

relationships with our stakeholders and, most importantly, 

the potential to create sustained earnings year after year for 

Power Financial’s shareholders, while contributing to the 

broader good of society at large.

fulfill the role of trusted advisor to our customers, helping 

them address their financial and insurance needs. We hire 

individuals who are skilled at building these “relationships 

of trust” and creating bonds of professionalism and mutual 

respect. In turn, we provide them with challenging and 

rewarding careers, give them the resources to develop their 

expertise and leadership skills, and support their volunteer 

efforts within the communities where we operate. A 

well-balanced, involved and motivated workforce gives us 

significant competitive advantage.

STRENGTHENING RELATIONSHIPS AND MAKING 
A DIFFERENCE

We are a large corporate group with a number of well-

known brands. We recognize that our actions attract the 

interest of a broad cross-section of stakeholders. Again, as 

an element of our responsible management philosophy, 

we will continue to communicate meaningful information 

on our CSR activities via our website and other means. 

Where appropriate, we will also engage directly with 

key stakeholders.

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GREAT-WEST LIFECO
Great-West Lifeco Inc. is an international financial services holding company with interests in 

life insurance, health insurance, retirement and investment services, asset management and 

reinsurance businesses. Great-West Lifeco has operations in Canada, the United States, Europe 

and Asia through Great-West Life, London Life, Canada Life, Irish Life, Great-West Financial and 

Putnam Investments. Great-West Lifeco and its companies have $758 billion in total assets 

under administration.

2013 Operating 
earnings attributable 
to common 
shareholders
$2,052 MILLION

2013 Return  
on shareholders’ 
equity [1]
15.0%

Total assets under 
administration
$758 BILLION

SUBSIDIARIES

OPERATING EARNINGS ATTRIBUTABLE  
TO COMMON SHAREHOLDERS
(in millions of Canadian dollars)

1,627

1,819

2009
CGAAP

2010

1,898

2011

1,946

2012

2,052

2013

100%

GREAT-WEST 
LIFE

100%

LONDON 
LIFE

100%

100%

100%

 100%[2]

CANADA LIFE

IRISH LIFE

GREAT-WEST 
FINANCIAL

PUTNAM
INVESTMENTS

[1] Return on shareholders’ equity is calculated using operating earnings. 

[2] Denotes voting interest.

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CANADA

Great-West  Life  is  a  leading  Canadian  insurer,  with  interests 

GREAT-WEST LIFE 
LONDON LIFE 
CANADA LIFE

in  life  insurance,  health  insurance,  investment,  savings  and 

retirement  income  and  reinsurance  businesses,  primarily  in 

Canada and Europe.

In Canada, Great-West Life and its subsidiaries, London Life and 

Canada Life, offer a broad portfolio of financial and benefit plan 

solutions and serve the financial security needs of more than 

12 million people.

PRODUCTS   
& SERVICES

>  Life, disability, health and critical illness insurance for individuals, business owners and families

>  Retirement savings and income plans for individuals and groups

>  Asset management, investment management and advisory services

>  Benefit solutions for small, medium and large employer groups

>  Creditor insurance, including life, disability, job loss and critical illness coverage

>  Life, health, accident and critical illness insurance for members of affinity groups

DISTRIBUTION 
CHANNELS

>  Gold Key financial security advisors associated with Great-West Life

>  Freedom 55 Financial™ and Wealth & Estate Planning Group financial security advisors 

associated with London Life

>  Independent brokers associated with Canada Life

>  National accounts advisors, including Investors Group, associated with Canada Life

>  Great-West Life group insurance and retirement sales and service staff in offices across 

Canada that support independent advisors, brokers and benefit consultants distributing its 
group products

MARKET   
POSITION

>  Serves the financial security needs of more than 12 million Canadians

>  32% market share of individual life insurance measured by premium [1]

>  24% market share of individual living benefits measured by premium [1]

[1]  As at September 30, 2013

[2]  As at December 31, 2013

[3]  As at December 31, 2012

>  27% market share of individual segregated funds [2]

>  22% market share of group insurance [3]

>  18% market share of group capital accumulation plan assets, serving 1.2 million 

member accounts [4]

[4]  As at June 30, 2013

>  Leading market share for creditor insurance revenue premium [2]

HIGHLIGHTS

>  No. 1 ranking of combined life insurance portfolio in Canada by sales premium

>  Great-West Life: 7,961 Gold Key independent advisors and independent brokers

>  London Life: 3,559 Freedom 55 Financial and Wealth and Estate Planning Group financial 

security advisors

>  Canada Life: 14,066 independent brokers associated with managing general agencies (MGAs), 
advisors associated with national accounts, Investors Group consultants who actively sell 
Canada Life products, direct brokers and producer groups

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EU RO PE

Canada Life and its Irish Life subsidiary in Europe provide a broad 

CANADA LIFE
IRISH LIFE

range of protection and wealth management products, including: 

payout annuities, investments and group insurance in the United 

Kingdom;  investments  and  individual  insurance  in  the  Isle  of 

Man; insurance, pension and investment products in Ireland; and 

pensions, critical illness and disability insurance in Germany.

PRODUCTS   
& SERVICES

>  Protection and wealth management products and related services in the United Kingdom, Isle 

of Man, Ireland and Germany

>  Reinsurance and retrocession business, primarily in the United States and European markets

DISTRIBUTION 
CHANNELS

>  Independent financial advisors and employee benefit consultants in the U.K. and Isle of Man

>  Independent brokers, pension and investment consultants, direct sales force and tied bank 

distribution in Ireland

>  Independent brokers and multi-tied agents in Germany

>  Independent reinsurance brokers; direct placements

MARKET 
POSITION

U.K.

>  Market leader in the group life market, with 27% share [3]

>  21% share of group income protection market [3]

>  Among the top insurers in payout annuities, with 8% market share [1]

ISLE OF MAN

>  A market-leading offshore life company selling into the U.K. market, 

with 21% share [1]

IRELAND

>  Market leader in life assurance, with 34% market share [2]

>  Market leader in asset management, with 38% market share [4]

>  Market leader in corporate pensions, with 43% market share [4]

[1]  As at September 30, 2013

[2]  As at December 31, 2013

[3]  As at December 31, 2012

GERMANY

>  One of the top two insurers in the independent intermediary unit-

linked market [1]

>  Among the top seven in the overall unit-linked market [1]

[4]  As at June 30, 2013

REINSURANCE

>  Among top ten life reinsurers in the U.S. by assumed business [3]

HIGHLIGHTS*

$188.0

BILLION

$9.9

BILLION

TOTAL ASSETS 
UNDER ADMINISTRATION

2013 INSURANCE & 
ANNUITIES SALES

$15.9 

BILLION

ANNUAL 
PREMIUMS 
AND DEPOSITS

1

MILLION

IRISH LIFE AND CANADA 
LIFE CUSTOMERS 
IN IRELAND

* Including Irish Life, which became part of Great-West Lifeco’s group of companies on July 18, 2013

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U NITED STATES

Great-West Financial® is a leading provider of employer-sponsored 

GREAT-WEST 
FINANCIAL

retirement savings plans. It offers fund management, investment 

and advisory services as well as record-keeping and administrative 

services for other retirement plan providers. Great-West Financial 

also  offers  executive  benefits  products,  individual  retirement 

accounts, life insurance and annuities. It markets its products and 

services nationwide through its sales force and distribution partners. 

Great-West Financial® is a registered mark of Great-West Life & 

Annuity Insurance Company.

PRODUCTS   
& SERVICES

>  Employer-sponsored defined contribution plans

>  Administrative and record-keeping services for financial institutions and retirement plans

>  Fund management, investment and advisory services

>  Individual retirement accounts, life insurance, annuities and executive benefits products

DISTRIBUTION 
CHANNELS

>  Brokers, consultants, advisors and third-party administrators

>  Financial institutions

>  Sales and service staff and specialized consultants

MARKET   
POSITION

>  Great-West Financial serves 5.4 million customers

>  Nearly 30,000 defined contribution plans

>  25% market share of state and local government deferred compensation plans [1]

>  23% market share of individual life insurance sold through the retail bank channel [1]

>  6% market share of executive benefits markets life insurance purchased by 

[1]  As at December 31, 2013

financial institutions [2]

[2]  As at September 30, 2013

>  Great-West Lifetime Funds are the 14th largest target date fund offering in the United States[1]

HIGHLIGHTS

US$243

BILLION

2013 ASSETS UNDER 
ADMINISTRATION

4th

2nd

VOTED 

No. 1

LARGEST DEFINED 
CONTRIBUTION  
RECORD KEEPER  
IN THE U.S.

LARGEST UNDERWRITER 
OF BANK LIFE PREMIUM 
IN THE U.S.

BY 401(K) ADVISORS FOR 
BEST VALUE AND BEST 
WHOLESALERS [3]

[3]  Plan Adviser magazine 2013 survey

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U NITED STATES >  EU RO PE   
>  A SIA

Putnam Investments is a U.S.-based global asset manager and 

retirement plan provider, offering investment management services 

PUTNAM 
INVESTMENTS

across a range of domestic and international asset classes.

Putnam, including its subsidiary PanAgora Asset Management, Inc. 

distributes  ser vices  largely  through  intermediaries  and  its 

institutional sales force via its offices and strategic alliances in 

North America, Europe, and Asia.

PRODUCTS   
& SERVICES

>  Putnam provides global asset management offering mutual funds, institutional portfolios, 

college savings plans, 401(k)s, IRAs and other retirement plans.

>  Investment capabilities include U.S. and global fixed income and equities; global asset 

allocation; and alternatives, including absolute return, risk allocation, low-volatility equity and 
hedge funds.

DISTRIBUTION 
CHANNELS

MARKET 
POSITION

AWARDS

>  Putnam services global institutional, domestic retail, defined contribution, and registered 

investment advisor markets.

>  Putnam has nearly 4.5 million shareholders and retirement plan participants as well as 

200 institutional clients around the world.

>  More than 160,000 advisors distribute Putnam products.

>  Putnam provides services to approximately 350 defined contribution plans.

>  Assets under management increased 17% year-over-year in 2013 to US$150 billion.

>  Putnam was ranked No. 2 out of 64 fund families based on total returns across asset classes 
in 2013 by Barron’s in its highly respected industry ranking. Putnam also ranked No. 2 out of 
55 fund families assessed over five years.

>  Three Putnam funds — Capital Spectrum Fund, International Capital Opportunities Fund, and 

International Value Fund — received 2013 Lipper Fund Awards.

HIGHLIGHTS

US$150

BILLION

ASSETS UNDER 
MANAGEMENT

200+

100+

75+

INVESTMENT 
PROFESSIONALS

MUTUAL FUNDS  
AVAILABLE

YEARS OF INVESTMENT  
EXPERIENCE

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IGM FINANCIAL
IGM Financial Inc. is one of Canada’s premier financial services companies with $132 billion in 

total assets under management. The company serves the financial needs of Canadians through 

multiple businesses, each operating distinctly within the advice segment of the financial 

services market. The company is committed to building on its record of delivering long-term 

growth and value to its clients and shareholders.

2013 Operating 
earnings available 
to common 
shareholders
$764 MILLION

SUBSIDIARIES

2013 Return 
on shareholders’ 
equity [1]
17.3%

Total assets under 
management
$132 BILLION

100%

INVESTORS  
GROUP

100%

MACKENZIE 
INVESTMENTS

97.5%

INVESTMENT 
PLANNING 
COUNSEL

[1] Return on shareholders’ equity is calculated using operating earnings.

TOTAL ASSETS UNDER MANAGEMENT
as at December 31 (in billions of dollars)

121

129

2009

2010

119

2011

121

132

2012

2013

OPERATING EARNINGS
For the financial year (in millions of dollars)

619

759

2009
CGAAP

2010

833

2011

746

2012

764

2013

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INVESTORS  
GROUP

Investors Group is committed to comprehensive planning delivered 

through long-term client and consultant relationships. The company 

provides advice and services through a network of over 4,600 

consultants to nearly one million Canadians.

PRODUCTS   
& SERVICES

>  Integrated financial advice and planning for individual Canadians

>  Family of exclusive mutual funds, segregated funds and other investment vehicles

>  Insurance, securities, Solutions Banking™, mortgages and other financial services

>  Symphony Strategic Investment Planning™ supports consultants in building optimized risk-

adjusted portfolios for clients

>  Enhancements to iProfile™ Managed Asset Program in 2013 provide options for capital gains 

deferral and regular monthly cash flow

DISTRIBUTION 
CHANNELS

MARKET 
POSITION

>  Financial products, services and advice offered through an exclusive network of 

4,673 consultants

>  $68.3 billion in assets under management

>  Significant market position in mutual fund management, with approximately 7% of industry 

long-term mutual fund assets under management

>  Among Canada’s leading providers of financial planning services

HIGHLIGHTS

$6.7

BILLION

MUTUAL FUND 
SALES

$68.3

BILLION

TOTAL ASSETS 
UNDER 
MANAGEMENT

109

OFFICES  
ACROSS  
CANADA

4,673

 CONSULTANTS

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MACKENZIE 
INVESTMENTS

Mackenzie provides investment management services through 

multiple product offerings utilizing proprietary investment research 

and experienced investment professionals. The company distributes 

its investment services through industry distribution channels to 

both retail and institutional investors.

PRODUCTS   
& SERVICES

>  Offers mutual funds, pooled funds, segregated accounts and separate accounts 

>  Significantly revitalized product lineup in 2013 with 27 fund mergers including a number of fund 
enhancements, changes to fund investment objectives and the launch of a number of new 
products to serve investor needs

>  In 2013, launched the Mackenzie Private Wealth Program, designed for households with more 

than $100,000 to invest

>  Created Series D of its funds for the discount brokerage channel

DISTRIBUTION 
CHANNELS

>  Distribution of products through retail, strategic alliances and institutional channels

>  Investment products offered through 30,000 independent financial advisors, retail brokers, 

insurance agents, banks, pension consulting firms and financial institutions

MARKET 
POSITION

>  $65.3 billion in assets under management

>  Significant market position in mutual fund management, with approximately 4.5% of industry 

long-term mutual fund assets under management

>  43% of Mackenzie fund assets were rated 4 or 5 Star by Morningstar † and 72% were in the first or 

second quartile relative to their peers over the most recent 10-year period

HIGHLIGHTS

$6.7

BILLION

MUTUAL FUND  
SALES

$65.3

BILLION

TOTAL ASSETS 
UNDER 
MANAGEMENT

78%

OF MACKENZIE FUND 
ASSETS RATED 3, 4 OR 5 
STAR BY MORNINGSTAR

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PARGESA GROUP
Power Financial, through its wholly owned subsidiary, Power Financial Europe B.V., and the 

Frère family group of Belgium each hold a 50 per cent interest in Parjointco, a Netherlands-based  

company. Parjointco’s principal holding is a 55.6 per cent equity interest (75.4 per cent of the voting 

rights) in Pargesa Holding SA, the Pargesa group’s parent company based in Geneva, Switzerland.

Pargesa, through its affiliated Belgian holding company, Groupe Bruxelles Lambert, has holdings 

in major companies based in Europe.

PARGESA

50.0%[1]
GROUPE  
BRUXELLES LAMBERT

2013 Operating 
earnings
SF251 MILLION

IMERYS 
56.2%

LAFARGE  
21.0%

TOTAL  
3.6%

GDF SUEZ  
2.4%

SUEZ 
ENVIRONNEMENT 
7.2%

PERNOD  
RICARD  
7.5%

SGS  
15.0%

Net asset value
SF8.8 BILLION

[1]  Representing 52% of the voting rights.

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IMERYS
Imerys extracts, transforms, and processes a unique range of minerals to provide 

functionalities that are vital to its customers’ products and production processes. 

These speciality products have a very wide range of uses and are developing in many 

growth markets.

Value of investment
€2,709 million

Capital/voting rights
56.2% / 71.4%

KEY 2013 FI NAN CIAL DATA
Market capitalization 
Turnover 

4,819
3,698

LAFARGE
Lafarge is a global leader in cement, aggregates and readymix concrete. The group 

Value of investment
€3,285 million

Capital/voting rights
21.0% / 27.2%

has two strategic priorities: the growing cement market and innovation, particularly 

in relation to sustainable construction.

KEY 2013 FI NAN CIAL DATA
Market capitalization 
Turnover 

15,653
15,198

TOTAL
Total is one of the leading international oil and gas groups. The company operates 

in more than 130 countries and covers every oil industry sector, from upstream to 

downstream. Total is also a major player in chemicals and is committed to the 

development of renewable energy.

Value of investment
€3,818 million

Capital/voting rights
3.6% / 3.3%

KEY 2013 FI NAN CIAL DATA
Market capitalization 
Turnover 

105,878
189,542

GDF SUEZ
Created from the merger between Suez and Gaz de France in 2008, GDF Suez covers 

Value of investment
€935 million

[1]

Capital/voting rights
2.4% / 2.4%

the whole energy chain, in electricity, natural gas and services. Its acquisition 

of International Power in 2011 gives it a leading position in the international 

energy market.

KEY 2013 FI NAN CIAL DATA
Market capitalization 
Turnover 

41,247
81,278

[1]  Value at €18.32 per share, based on the value of the convertible 

bond issued in 2013.

SUEZ ENVIRONNEMENT
Suez Environnement holds a leading position in the global environmental market and 

Value of investment
€401 million

[2]

Capital/voting rights
7.2% / 7.2%

operates in more than 36 countries. The group is active across all water and waste 

cycles, serving both local authorities and private sector operators.

KEY 2013 FI NAN CIAL DATA
Market capitalization 
Turnover 

6,646
14,644

[2]  Value at €11.45 per share, based on the value of the convertible 

bond issued in 2013.

PERNOD RICARD
Since its founding in 1975, Pernod Ricard has achieved significant organic growth and 

Value of investment
€1,647 million

Capital/voting rights
7.5% / 6.9%

made numerous acquisitions, in particular Seagram in 2001, Allied Domecq in 2005 

and Vin&Sprit in 2008, thus becoming the world’s co-leader in the wine and spirits 

market.

SGS
Based in Geneva, Switzerland, SGS is the world’s leading inspection, verification, 

testing and certification company, recognized as the global benchmark for quality 

and integrity. With more than 80,000 employees, SGS operates a network of more 

than 1,650 offices and laboratories around the world.

KEY 2013 FI NAN CIAL DATA
Market capitalization 
Turnover 

22,611
8,575

[3]

[3]  June 30, 2013 year-end

Value of investment
€1,962 million

Capital/voting rights
15.0% / 15.0%

KEY 2013 FI NAN CIAL DATA
Market capitalization (SF million) 
Turnover (SF million) 

16,052
5,830

Key 2013 financial data in millions of euros, unless otherwise noted.

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REVIEW OF FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE

All tabular amounts are in millions of canadian dollars, unless otherwise noted.

MARCH 19, 2014

This Annual Report is intended to provide interested shareholders and others with selected information concerning Power Financial Corporation. For further 

information concerning the Corporation, shareholders and other interested persons should consult the Corporation’s disclosure documents, such as its Annual 

Information Form and Management’s Discussion and Analysis (MD&A). Copies of the Corporation’s continuous disclosure documents can be obtained at 

www.sedar.com, on the Corpo ration’s website at www.powerfinancial.com, or from the office of the Secretary at the addresses shown at the end of this report.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS  ›   Certain statements in this document, 
other than statements of historical fact, are forward-looking statements based 

changes in accounting policies and methods used to report financial condition 

(including uncertainties associated with critical accounting assumptions and 

on certain assumptions and reflect the Corporation’s current expectations, or 

estimates), the effect of applying future accounting changes, business competition, 

with respect to disclosure regarding the Corporation’s public subsidiaries, reflect 

operational and reputational risks, technological change, changes in government 

such subsidiaries’ disclosed current expectations. Forward-looking statements 

regulation and legislation, changes in tax laws, unexpected judicial or regulatory 

are  provided  for  the  purposes  of  assisting  the  reader  in  understanding  the 

proceedings, catastrophic events, the Corporation’s and its subsidiaries’ ability 

Corporation’s financial performance, financial position and cash flows as at 

to complete strategic transactions, integrate acquisitions and implement other 

and for the periods ended on certain dates and to present information about 

growth strategies, and the Corporation’s and its subsidiaries’ success in anticipating 

management’s current expectations and plans relating to the future and the reader 

and managing the foregoing factors.

is cautioned that such statements may not be appropriate for other purposes. 

These statements may include, without limitation, statements regarding the 

operations, business, financial condition, expected financial results, performance, 

prospects, opportunities, priorities, targets, goals, ongoing objectives, strategies 

and outlook of the Corporation and its subsidiaries, as well as the outlook for North 

American and international economies for the current fiscal year and subsequent 

periods. Forward-looking statements include statements that are predictive in 

nature, depend upon or refer to future events or conditions, or include words such 

as “expects”, “anticipates”, “plans”, “believes”, “estimates”, “seeks”, “intends”, “targets”, 

“projects”, “forecasts” or negative versions thereof and other similar expressions, 

or future or conditional verbs such as “may”, “will”, “should”, “would” and “could”.

By its nature, this information is subject to inherent risks and uncertainties that 

may be general or specific and which give rise to the possibility that expectations, 

forecasts, predictions, projections or conclusions will not prove to be accurate, 

that assumptions may not be correct and that objectives, strategic goals and 

priorities will not be achieved. A variety of factors, many of which are beyond the 

Corporation’s and its subsidiaries’ control, affect the operations, performance 

and results of the Corporation and its subsidiaries and their businesses, and could 

cause actual results to differ materially from current expectations of estimated 

or anticipated events or results. These factors include, but are not limited to: the 

impact or unanticipated impact of general economic, political and market factors 

in North America and internationally, interest and foreign exchange rates, global 

equity and capital markets, management of market liquidity and funding risks, 

The reader is cautioned to consider these and other factors, uncertainties and 

potential events carefully and not to put undue reliance on forward-looking 

statements. Information contained in forward-looking statements is based 

upon certain material assumptions that were applied in drawing a conclusion or 

making a forecast or projection, including management’s perceptions of historical 

trends, current conditions and expected future developments, as well as other 

considerations that are believed to be appropriate in the circumstances, including 

that the list of factors in the previous paragraph, collectively, are not expected 

to have a material impact on the Corporation and its subsidiaries. While the 

Corporation considers these assumptions to be reasonable based on information 

currently available to management, they may prove to be incorrect.

Other than as specifically required by applicable Canadian law, the Corporation 

undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statement to reflect 

events or circumstances after the date on which such statement is made, or 

to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events, whether as a result of new 

information, future events or results, or otherwise.

Additional information about the risks and uncertainties of the Corporation’s 

business and material factors or assumptions on which information contained 

in forward-looking statements is based is provided in its disclosure materials, 

including  its  most  recent  MD& A  and  its  most  recent  Annual  Information 

Form, filed with the securities regulatory authorities in Canada and available 

at www.sedar.com.

Readers are reminded that a list of the abbreviations used throughout can be found at the beginning of this Annual Report. In addition, the following abbreviations are used 

in the Review of Financial Performance and in the Financial Statements and Notes thereto: Audited Consolidated Financial Statements of Power Financial and Notes thereto 

for the year ended December 31, 2013 (the 2013 Consolidated Financial Statements or the Financial Statements); International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS); previous 

Canadian generally accepted accounting principles (previous Canadian GAAP).

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OVERVIEW

Power Financial, a subsidiary of Power Corporation, is a holding company 

The purchase price of €1.3 billion has all been allocated to assets and liabilities 

with substantial interests in the financial services sector in Canada, the 

of Irish Life, primarily based on their fair values at the acquisition date of July 18, 

United States and Europe, through its controlling interests in Lifeco and 

2013. As at December 31, 2013, the valuation of assets acquired and liabilities 

IGM. Power Financial also holds, together with the Frère Group of Belgium, 

assumed is substantially complete. The excess of the purchase price over the 

a controlling interest in Pargesa.

fair value of net assets acquired of $378 million has been allocated to goodwill.

Lifeco (TSX: GWO) and IGM (TSX: IGM) are public companies listed on the 

The integration of the business is progressing well and remains on track to 

Toronto Stock Exchange. Pargesa is a public company listed on the Swiss 

deliver cost synergies of €40 million per year with a total cost of integration 

Stock Exchange (SIX: PARG).

of €60 million.

As at December 31, 2013, Power Financial and IGM held 67.0% and 4.0%, 

Power Financial Europe B.V., a wholly owned subsidiary of Power Financial, 

respectively, of Lifeco’s common shares, representing approximately 65.0% 

and the Frère Group of Belgium each hold a 50% interest in Parjointco, which, 

of the voting rights attached to all outstanding Lifeco voting shares. As at 

as at December 31, 2013, held a 55.6% interest in Pargesa, representing 75.4% 

December 31, 2013, Power Financial and Great-West Life, a subsidiary of Lifeco, 

of the voting rights of that company.

held 58.6% and 3.6%, respectively, of IGM’s common shares.

Pargesa’s holdings in major companies based in Europe are held through its 

On July 18, 2013, Lifeco completed its €1.3 billion acquisition of Irish Life. 

affiliated Belgian holding company, GBL, which is listed on the Brussels Stock 

Established  in  1939,  Irish  Life  is  the  largest  life  and  pensions  group  and 

Exchange (BEL20: GBLB). As at December 31, 2013, Pargesa held a 50% interest 

investment manager in Ireland.

in GBL, representing 52% of the voting rights.

Funding for the transaction included the net proceeds of the issuance by Lifeco 

As at December 31, 2013, Pargesa’s portfolio was substantially composed 

of approximately $1.25 billion of subscription receipts completed on March 12, 

of investments in: Imerys (mineral-based specialties for industry); Lafarge 

2013, of which the Corporation subscribed for $550 million. On completion 

(cement aggregates and concrete); Total (oil, gas and alternative energies); 

of the acquisition of Irish Life on July 18, 2013, the 48,660,000 subscription 

GDF Suez (electricity, natural gas, and energy and environmental services); 

receipts were automatically exchanged on a one-for-one basis for common 

Suez Environnement (water and waste management services); Pernod Ricard 

shares of Lifeco.

(wines and spirits); and SGS (testing, inspection and certification).

On April 18, 2013, Lifeco issued €500 million of 10-year bonds denominated 

In addition to its strategic participations, which will still form most of the 

in euros with an annual coupon of 2.50%. The bonds, rated A+ by Standard & 

portfolio, GBL undertook in 2012 to develop over time:

Poor’s Ratings Services, are listed on the Irish Stock Exchange. The issuance 

of euro-denominated debt results in a natural hedge of a portion of Lifeco’s 

net investment in euro-denominated foreign operations.

[i]    An incubator portfolio comprised of interests in a reduced number of listed 

and unlisted companies. The investments would be smaller in size than 

the strategic participations;

[ii]   investments in private equity and other funds where GBL acts as an 

anchor investor.

Additional information on GBL is available on GBL’s website (www.gbl.be).

BASIS OF PRESENTATION

The 2013 Consolidated Financial Statements of the Corporation have been 

As described above, the Pargesa portfolio consists primarily of investments in 

prepared in accordance with IFRS and are presented in Canadian dollars.

Imerys, Lafarge, Total, GDF Suez, Suez Environnement, Pernod Ricard and SGS, 

Lifeco  and  IGM  are  controlled  by  Power  Financial  and  their  financial 

statements are consolidated with those of Power Financial. Consolidated 

which are all held through GBL. GBL’s financial statements are consolidated 

with Pargesa’s financial statements.

financial  statements  present,  as  a  single  economic  entity,  the  assets, 

>  GBL holds a 56.2% controlling interest in Imerys and therefore consolidates 

liabilities, revenues, expenses and cash flows of the parent company and 

the financial statements of Imerys with its own.

its operating subsidiaries (consolidation of financial statements consists 

of adding, on a line-by-line basis, the different components of the financial 

statements of Power Financial (parent) and Lifeco and IGM (its subsidiaries) 

and eliminating intercompany balances and transactions).

Power  Financial’s  investment  in  Pargesa  is  held  through  Parjointco. 

Parjointco’s only investment is its joint controlling interest in Pargesa. The 

investment in Parjointco is accounted for by Power Financial in accordance 

with the equity method of accounting as the Corporation has joint control 

over its relevant activities. The equity method is a method of accounting 

whereby the investment is initially recognised at cost and adjusted thereafter 

for the post-acquisition change in the investor’s share of the investee’s net 

assets (shareholders’ equity). The investor’s profit or loss includes its share of 

the investee’s profit or loss and the investor’s other comprehensive income 

includes its share of the investee’s other comprehensive income.

>  Lafarge, over which GBL has significant influence holding a 21% equity 

interest, is accounted for by GBL using the equity method and, consequently, 

the contribution from Lafarge to GBL’s earnings consists of GBL’s share of 

Lafarge’s net earnings.

>  Portfolio investments in which GBL holds less than a 20% equity interest 

consisting of Total, GDF Suez, Suez Environnement, Pernod Ricard and SGS, 

are classified for accounting purposes as available-for-sale investments.

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Accounting for the Corporation’s holdings is as follows:

DEGREE OF CONTROL

BASIS OF ACCOUNTING

EFFECT ON EARNINGS AND OTHER
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

IMPAIRMENT TESTING

IMPAIRMENT REVERSAL

Subsidiaries

>  Operating company 

>  Consolidated with 

>  Goodwill and indefinite life 

>  Goodwill impairment cannot 

subsidiaries

>  Consolidation

non-controlling interest

intangible assets are annually 
tested for impairment

be reversed

>  Intangible asset impairment 
is reversed if there is evidence 
of recovery of value

Holdings over which  
the Corporation exercises 
significant influence or 
joint control

>  Equity method of accounting

>  Earnings and other 

>  Entire investment is tested 

>  Reversed if there is evidence 

comprehensive income 
recorded represent the 
Corporation’s share

for impairment

the investment has recovered 
its value

Portfolio investments

>  Available for sale (AFS)

>  Earnings consist of 
dividends received

>  Impairment testing is done at 
the individual investment level

>  The investments are marked 
to market through other 
comprehensive income

>  Earnings are reduced by 

impairment charges, if any

>  A significant or prolonged 
decline in the value of the 
investment results in an 
impairment charge

>  Cannot be reversed even if 

there is a subsequent recovery 
of value

>  A subsequent decrease 
in stock price leads to 
a further impairment

This summary of accounting should be read in conjunction with the following 

Management uses these financial measures in its presentation and analysis of 

notes to the Corporation’s 2013 Consolidated Financial Statements: Basis of 

the financial performance of Power Financial, and believes that they provide 

presentation and summary of significant accounting policies, Investments, 

additional meaningful information to readers in their analysis of the results 

Investments in jointly controlled corporations and associate, Goodwill and 

of the Corporation. Operating earnings, as defined by the Corporation, 

intangible assets, and Non-controlling interests.

assists the reader in comparing the current period’s results to those of 

previous periods as items of a non-recurring nature are not included in this 

NON - IFRS FINANCIAL M EASU RES AN D PRESENTATION S

non-IFRS measure.

In analyzing the financial results of the Corporation and consistent with 

the presentation in previous years, net earnings attributable to common 

shareholders  are  classified  in  the  section  “Results  of  Power  Financial 

Corporation” as:

>  operating earnings attributable to common shareholders; and

Operating earnings attributable to common shareholders and operating 

earnings per share are non-IFRS financial measures that do not have a 

standard meaning and may not be comparable to similar measures used by 

other entities. For a reconciliation of these non-IFRS measures to results 

reported  in  accordance  with  IFRS,  see  the  “Results  of  Power  Financial 

>  other  items or non-operating earnings, which include the after-tax 

Corporation – Earnings Summary – Condensed Supplementary Statements 

impact of any item that management considers to be of a non-recurring 

of Earnings” below.

nature or that could make the period-over-period comparison of results 

In  this  review  of  financial  per formance,  a  non-consolidated  basis  of 

from operations less meaningful, and also include the Corporation’s share 

presentation is also used by the Corporation to present and explain its 

of any such item presented in a comparable manner by its subsidiaries 

results, financial position and cash flows. In this basis of presentation, 

and Pargesa.

Power Financial’s interests in Lifeco and IGM are accounted for using the 

equity method. This non-consolidated basis, which is a non-IFRS presentation, 

is useful as it isolates the parent’s corporate activities from those of operating 

subsidiaries reflecting their respective contributions.

RESULTS OF POWER FINANCIAL CORPORATION

EARN ING S SU M MARY —  CON DEN SED 
SU PPLEM ENTARY STATEM ENTS OF EARN ING S

represent most of the earnings of Power Financial, are accounted for using 

the equity method. The contribution to net earnings attributable to common 

The following table shows a reconciliation of non-IFRS financial measures 

shareholders as presented in Note 34 – Segmented Information to the 2013 

used herein for the periods indicated, with the reported results in accordance 

Consolidated  Financial  Statements  of  the  Corporation  is  comprised  of 

with IFRS for net earnings attributable to common shareholders and earnings 

operating earnings and other items.

per share. In this section, the contributions from Lifeco and IGM, which 

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T WELVE MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31

Contribution to operating earnings from:

Lifeco

IGM

Pargesa

Results from corporate activities

Dividends on perpetual preferred shares

Operating earnings attributable to common shareholders

Other items

Lifeco

IGM

Pargesa

Net earnings attributable to common shareholders

Earnings per share (attributable to common shareholders)

– operating earnings

– non-operating earnings

– net earnings

2013

1,391

446

76

1,913

(74)

(131)

1,708

151

(1)

38

188

1,896

2.40

0.27

2.67

2012

1,329

433

102

1,864

(69)

(117)

1,678

(95)

7

28

(60)

1,618

2.37

(0.08)

2.29

OPER ATING E ARNING S AT TRIBUTAB LE TO 
COMMON SHAREHOLDERS

CONTRIBUTION TO OPER ATING E ARNING S FROM LIFECO, IG M 
AND PARG ESA

Operating earnings attributable to common shareholders for the year ended 

Power Financial’s share of operating earnings from Lifeco, IGM and Pargesa 

December 31, 2013 were $1,708 million or $2.40 per share, compared with 

increased by 2.6% for the year ended December 31, 2013, compared with the 

$1,678 million or $2.37 per share in the corresponding period in 2012.

same period in 2012, from $1,864 million to $1,913 million.

Included in operating earnings are the Corporation’s share of restructuring 

Lifeco

and acquisition costs associated with the Irish Life acquisition for an amount 

Lifeco’s contribution to Power Financial’s operating earnings for the year 

of $68 million in 2013 and a charge of $36 million related to the six-month 

ended December 31, 2013, was $1,391 million, compared with $1,329 million for 

equity put options on the S&P 500 purchased by Lifeco and Power Financial 

the corresponding period in 2012. Details are as follows:

(see also the “Risk Factors” section).

>  Lifeco reported operating earnings attributable to common shareholders 

>  Operating earnings attributable to common shareholders excluding these 

of $2,052 million or $2.108 per share for the year ended December 31, 2013, 

costs were $1,812 million or $2.55 per share for the twelve-month period 

compared with $1,946 million or $2.049 per share in the corresponding 

ended December 31, 2013.

period in 2012, an increase of 2.9% on a per share basis.

>  In 2013, Irish Life contributed $85 million (excluding restructuring costs), to 

Lifeco’s earnings. Included in Lifeco’s earnings for 2013 were restructuring 

and acquisition costs of $97 million after tax associated with the Irish 

Life acquisition.

The following table shows a summary of the results of Lifeco’s operating segments:

T WELVE MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31

Operating earnings attributable to Lifeco common shareholders

Canada

United States

Europe

Lifeco Corporate

2013

1,148

276

701

(73)

2,052

2012

1,038

321

615

(28)

1,946

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IGM Financial

>  IGM reported operating earnings available to common shareholders 

IGM’s contribution to Power Financial’s operating earnings was $446 million 

of $764 million or $3.02 per share for the year ended December 31, 2013, 

for the year ended December 31, 2013, compared with $433 million for the 

compared with $746 million or $2.92 per share in the same period in 2012, 

corresponding period in 2012. Details are as follows:

an increase of 3.4% on a per share basis.

Operating earnings before interest and taxes (a non-IFRS measure) of IGM’s reportable segments are as follows:

T WELVE MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31

Investors Group

Mackenzie

Corporate and other

2013

718

251

110

1,079

2012

693

251

112

1,056

>  Total assets under management were $131.8 billion as at December 31, 2013, the highest year-end level in the history of IGM, compared with $120.7 billion 

as at December 31, 2012.

The average daily mutual fund assets under management were as follows:

QUARTERS (IN BILLIONS OF DOLL ARS)

First

Second

Third

Fourth

2013

106.9

108.4

110.2

114.6

2012

103.6

100.9

101.0

102.4

>  In  the  second  quarter  of  2012,  Investors  Group,  a  subsidiary  of  IGM, 

>  Pargesa’s  share  of  dividends  recorded  on  these  investments  was 

announced a number of changes in the pricing of its mutual funds and 

SF232 million in the twelve-month period ended December 31, 2013, 

product enhancements designed to expand its services to clients. These 

compared with SF270 million in the corresponding period in 2012. The 

changes became fully annualized in the third quarter of 2013.

decrease in 2013, is mainly due to the partial disposal of GDF Suez shares 

Pargesa

in the second quarter of 2013 and, to a lesser extent, the disposal of a 

Pargesa’s contribution to Power Financial’s operating earnings was $76 million 

0.3% interest in Total in the fourth quarter.

for the twelve-month period ended December 31, 2013, compared with a 

>  Operating earnings for the twelve-month period ended December 31, 2013, 

contribution of $102 million in the corresponding period in 2012. Details are 

include Pargesa’s share of a non-cash charge recorded by GBL in the amount 

as follows:

>  Pargesa’s  operating  earnings  for  the  twelve-month  period  ended 

December 31, 2013 were SF251 million, compared with SF346 million in the 

corresponding period in 2012.

of SF83 million related to call options embedded in bonds exchangeable in 

Suez Environnement shares (issued in 2012) and GDF Suez shares (issued in 

2013) and on bonds issued by GBL in 2013 convertible into GBL shares. The 

loss is the result of the rise of the price of the shares underlying the bonds. 

>  The  contribution  from  Imer ys  in  the  twelve-month  period  ended 

RESU LTS OF CORPOR ATE ACTIVITIES

December 31, 2013 was SF110 million, compared with SF108 million in the 

corresponding period of 2012.

>  The  contribution  from  Lafarge  in  the  twelve-month  period  ended 

December 31, 2013 was SF72 million, compared with SF93 million in the 

corresponding period of 2012.

>  A significant portion of Pargesa’s earnings consists of dividends received 

from Total (approved in the second, third and fourth quarter), GDF Suez 

(approved in the second and third quarter), Suez Environnement (approved 

in the second quarter) and Pernod Ricard (approved in the second and 

fourth quarter). SGS, in which a 15% interest was acquired in March 2013, did 

not contribute to the operating earnings of 2013 since its 2013 dividend was 

paid prior to the acquisition. In accordance with IFRS, the Pargesa group 

records dividends as earnings in the period they are approved.

Results of corporate activities include interest on cash and cash equivalents, 

operating expenses, financing charges, depreciation and income taxes.

Corporate activities represented a net charge of $74 million in the twelve-

month period ended December 31, 2013, compared with a net charge of 

$69 million in the corresponding period in 2012.

Results from corporate activities include a charge of $18 million related to the 

six-month equity put options on the S&P 500 purchased by the Corporation 

in 2013. (see also the “Risk Factors” section).

Results  from  corporate  activities  also  include  an  amount  of  $9  million 

related to the partial recognition of the benefit of loss carry forwards of the 

Corporation following the renewal of the tax loss consolidation transactions 

with IGM.

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T WELVE MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31

Lifeco

Litigation provision

Share of IGM other items

IGM

Non-cash income tax charge

Changes in the status of certain income tax filings

Restructuring and other charges

Share of Lifeco other items

Pargesa

Impairment charges on GDF Suez

Gain on partial disposal of GDF Suez

Gain on partial disposal of Total

Gain on partial disposal of Pernod Ricard

Gain on disposal of Arkema

Other (charge) income

2013

151

−

−

−

(6)

5

(13)

15

38

−

−

(2)

188

2012

(96)

1

(4)

14

−

(3)

(48)

−

−

46

43

(13)

(60)

Other items in 2013 mainly comprised the Corporation’s share of:

Other items in 2012 mainly comprised the Corporation’s share of:

>  A recovery of $226 million, net of tax, recorded by Lifeco in the fourth 

>  A charge reported by Lifeco relating to litigation provision adjustments 

quarter  relating  to  a  decision  of  the  Court  of  Appeal  for  Ontario  on 

of $99 million (of which $3 million was recorded by IGM), net of tax, in the 

February 3, 2014 in regards to the involvement of the participating accounts 

fourth quarter.

of Lifeco subsidiaries London Life and Great-West Life in the financing of 

the London Insurance Group Inc. acquisition in 1997.

>  A non-cash charge recorded by IGM in the second quarter resulting from 

increases in Ontario corporate income tax rates and their effect on the 

>  After-tax restructuring and other charges recorded by IGM in the fourth 

deferred income tax liability related to indefinite life intangible assets 

quarter for an amount of $6 million.

>  An  impairment  charge  recorded  by  GBL,  in  the  first  quarter,  on  its 

investment in GDF Suez for an amount of $13 million.

arising from prior business acquisitions, as well as the recording in the 

fourth quarter of 2012 of a favourable change in income tax provision 

estimates related to certain tax filings.

>  A gain recorded by GBL in the second quarter on a partial disposal of its 

interest in GDF Suez for an amount of $15 million.

>  GBL’s impairment of its investment in GDF Suez in the fourth quarter, 

representing an amount of $48 million, net of foreign currency gains 

>  The gain realized by GBL in the fourth quarter on the partial disposal of its 

interest in Total for an amount of $38 million.

recorded by Pargesa and the Corporation.

>  The gains realized by GBL in the first quarter on the partial disposal of its 

interest in Pernod Ricard in the amount of $46 million and on the disposal 

of its interest in Arkema in the amount of $43 million.

>  Goodwill impairment and restructuring charges recorded by Lafarge in the 

first and second quarters shown in the table as other charge.

NET E ARNING S AT TRIBUTAB LE TO COMMON SHAREHOLDERS

Net earnings attributable to common shareholders for the twelve-month period ended December 31, 2013 were $1,896 million or $2.67 per share, compared 

with $1,618 million or $2.29 per share in the corresponding period in 2012.

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CONDENSED SUPPLEMENTARY BALANCE SHEETS

CON SOLIDATED BASI S

The following table presents the components of the Corporation’s condensed consolidated balance sheets. The Lifeco and IGM columns are their condensed 

consolidated balance sheets and Power Financial’s column is its non-consolidated balance sheet.

ASSETS

Cash and cash equivalents

Investments

Investments in Lifeco and IGM

Investment in Parjointco

Investments in a jointly controlled corporation and an associate

Funds held by ceding insurers

Reinsurance assets

Intangible assets

Goodwill

Other assets

Interest on account of segregated fund policyholders

Total assets

LIABILITIES

Insurance and investment contract liabilities

Obligations to securitization entities

Debentures and debt instruments

Capital trust debentures

Other liabilities

Insurance and investment contracts on account of segregated 

fund policyholders

Total liabilities

EQUITY

Perpetual preferred shares

Common shareholders’ equity

Non-controlling interests

Total equity

Total liabilities and equity

LIFECO

IGM

ELIMINATIONS 
AND 
RECLASSIFICATIONS

DECEMBER 31,
2013

DECEMBER 31, 
2012

POWER FINANCIAL 
CONSOLIDATED BASIS

POWER 
FINANCIAL

925

27

13,285

2,437

–

–

–

–

–

120

–

2,791

128,574

350

–

227

10,832

5,070

3,456

5,812

8,014

160,779

1,082

5,920

718

(454)

389

(14,353)

4,344

3,313

134,910

123,603

–

2,437

227

–

2,121

–

10,832

10,599

5,070

5,281

9,105

8,726

2,064

4,933

8,673

7,848

–

–

–

–

–

637

(87)

–

–

–

–

1,825

2,656

679

–

–

160,779

105,432

16,794

325,905

12,880

(13,868)

341,711

268,586

–

–

250

–

431

132,063

–

5,740

163

7,161

–

5,572

1,325

–

1,275

–

–

(40)

–

(111)

132,063

120,712

5,572

7,275

163

8,756

4,701

5,817

164

8,095

–

160,779

–

–

160,779

105,432

681

305,906

8,172

(151)

314,608

244,921

2,755

13,358

–

16,113

2,314

15,323

2,362

19,999

150

4,558

–

(2,464)

(19,881)

8,628

4,708

(13,717)

2,755

13,358

10,990

27,103

2,255

11,308

10,102

23,665

16,794

325,905

12,880

(13,868)

341,711

268,586

The  consolidated  balance  sheets  include  the  Corporation’s  assets  and 

Liabilities increased from $244.9 billion at December 31, 2012 to $314.6 billion at 

liabilities as well as Lifeco’s and IGM’s.

December 31, 2013, mainly due to Lifeco’s acquisition of Irish Life.

Total assets of the Corporation increased to $341.7 billion at December 31, 2013, 

>  Insurance and investment contract liabilities increased by $11.4 billion, 

compared with $268.6 billion at December 31, 2012.

primarily due to the $7.0 billion impact of Lifeco’s acquisition of Irish Life.

>  Lifeco’s acquisition of Irish Life resulted in increases in investments and 

>  Insurance and investment contract liabilities on account of segregated 

other assets for an amount of $10.2 billion and segregated fund assets for 

fund  policyholders  increased  by  $55.3  billion,  primarily  due  to  the 

an amount of $36.3 billion.

>  Investments  at  December  31,  2013  were  $134.9  billion,  an  $11.3  billion 

$36.3 billion impact of the Irish Life acquisition, market value gains and 

investment income of $12.9 billion, and the impact of currency movements 

increase from December 31, 2012, primarily related to Lifeco. See also the 

of $7.2 billion.

discussion in the “Cash Flows” section below.

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In the non-consolidated basis of presentation, Lifeco and IGM are accounted for by the Corporation using the equity method. This non-consolidated basis 

of presentation, which is not in accordance with IFRS, enhances the review of financial performance and assists the reader by identifying changes in 

Power Financial’s non-consolidated balance sheets which includes its investments in Lifeco and IGM at equity.

DECEMBER 31

ASSETS

Cash and cash equivalents [1]

Investments

Investments in subsidiaries at equity

Investment in Parjointco at equity

Other assets

Total assets

LIABILITIES

Debentures

Other liabilities

Total liabilities

EQUITY

Perpetual preferred shares

Common shareholders’ equity

Total equity

Total liabilities and equity

2013

2012 

925

27

13,285

2,437

120

16,794

250

431

681

2,755

13,358

16,113

16,794

984

–

11,042

2,121

102

14,249

250

436

686

2,255

11,308

13,563

14,249

[1]  Non-consolidated basis of presentation – cash equivalents include $454 million ($625 million at December 31, 2012) of fixed income securities with maturities 

of more than 90 days. In the 2013 Consolidated Financial Statements, this amount is classified in investments.

Cash and cash equivalents held by Power Financial amounted to $925 million 

In managing its cash and cash equivalents, Power Financial may hold cash 

at December 31, 2013, compared with $984 million at the end of December 2012 

balances or invest in short-term paper or equivalents. As well, Power Financial 

(see the “Cash Flows – Non-consolidated Basis” section below for details). The 

holds deposits denominated in foreign currencies and can be exposed to 

amount of quarterly dividends declared by the Corporation but not yet paid 

fluctuations in exchange rates. To mitigate the effect of such fluctuations, 

was $282 million at December 31, 2013. Dividends declared by IGM but not yet 

Power  Financial  may,  from  time  to  time,  enter  into  currency  hedging 

received by the Corporation were $80 million at December 31, 2013.

transactions with counterparties having high credit ratings. As at December 31, 

2013, approximately 91% of the $925 million of cash and cash equivalents was 

denominated in Canadian dollars or in foreign currencies with currency hedges 

in place.

The carrying value of Power Financial’s investments in Lifeco, IGM and Parjointco increased to $15,722 million at December 31, 2013, compared with $13,163 million 

at December 31, 2012, as outlined in the following table:

Carrying value, at the beginning of the year

Investment in subsidiaries

Share of operating earnings

Share of other items

Share of other comprehensive income (loss)

Dividends

Other, including effect of change in ownership

Carrying value, at December 31, 2013

LIFECO

8,488

545

1,391

151

688

(810)

115

IGM

PARJOINTCO

TOTAL

2,554

2,121

13,163

−

446

(1)

39

(318)

(3)

−

76

38

260

(63)

5

545

1,913

188

987

(1,191)

117

10,568

2,717

2,437

15,722

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SHAREHOLDERS’ EQ U IT Y

>  An increase of $270 million mainly related to the Corporation’s share of 

Perpetual preferred shares  On February 28, 2013, the Corporation issued 

other comprehensive income of Pargesa.

12,000,000 4.80% Non-Cumulative First Preferred Shares, Series S, for gross 

>  A net decrease of $15 million in 2013 related to share-based compensation 

proceeds of $300 million.

of the Corporation and its subsidiaries.

On  December  11,  2013,  the  Corporation  issued  8,000,000  4.20%  Non-

>  In the twelve-month period ended December 31, 2013, 2,069,600 common 

Cumulative 5-year Rate Reset First Preferred Shares, Series T, for gross 

shares (930,400 in the corresponding period of 2012) were issued by the 

proceeds of $200 million.

On January 31, 2014, the Corporation redeemed all of its $175 million 6.00% 

Non-Cumulative 5-year Rate Reset First Preferred Shares, Series M.

Common  shareholders’  equity  Common  shareholders’  equity  was 

Corporation pursuant to the Corporation’s Employee Stock Option Plan 

for an aggregate consideration of $57 million ($25 million in 2012), including 

an amount of $12 million ($5 million in 2012) representing the cumulative 

expenses related to these options.

$13,358  million  at  December  31,  2013,  compared  with  $11,308  million  at 

As a result of the above, the book value per common share of the Corporation 

December 31, 2012. This $2,050 million increase was primarily due to:

was $18.78 at December 31, 2013, compared with $15.95 at the end of 2012.

>  A  $1,003  million  increase  in  retained  earnings,  reflecting  mainly  net 

earnings of $2,027 million, less dividends declared of $1,127 million and 

other increases of $103 million principally due to a dilution gain related to 

the decrease in ownership of Lifeco as a result of Lifeco issuing common 

shares in the third quarter of 2013.

OUTSTAN DING N U M B ER OF COM MON SHARES

As  of  the  date  hereof,  there  were  7 11,173,680  common  shares  of  the 

Corporation outstanding, compared with 709,104,080 as at December 31, 

2012. The increase in the number of outstanding common shares reflects the 

exercise of options under the Corporation’s Employee Stock Option Plan. As 

>  An increase in reserves (other comprehensive income and amounts related 

of the date hereof, options were outstanding to purchase up to an aggregate 

to share-based compensation) of $990 million, consisting of:

of 7,522,386 common shares of the Corporation under the Corporation’s 

>  An increase of $296 million due to actuarial gains related to pension 

Employee Stock Option Plan.

plans of the Corporation and of its subsidiaries.

The Corporation filed a short-form base shelf prospectus dated November 23, 

>  Positive foreign currency translation adjustments of $566 million.

2012, pursuant to which, for a period of 25 months thereafter, the Corporation 

>  A decrease of $127 million related to the Corporation and its subsidiaries’ 

available-for-sale investments and cash flow hedges.

may issue up to an aggregate of $1.5 billion of First Preferred Shares, common 

shares and unsecured debt securities, or any combination thereof. This 

filing provides the Corporation with the flexibility to access debt and equity 

markets on a timely basis to make changes to the Corporation’s capital 

structure in response to changes in economic conditions and changes in its 

financial condition.

CASH FLOWS

CON SOLIDATED BASI S (CON DEN SED)

T WELVE MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31

Cash flow from:

Operating activities

Financing activities

Investing activities

Effect of changes in exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents

Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents, at the beginning of the year

Cash and cash equivalents, at December 31

2013

5,651

618

(5,428)

190

1,031

3,313

4,344

2012

5,369

(561)

(4,872)

(8)

(72)

3,385

3,313

On a consolidated basis, cash and cash equivalents increased by $1,031 million 

>  Operating  activities  of  IGM  which,  after  payment  of  commissions, 

in the twelve-month period ended December 31, 2013, compared with a 

generated cash flows of $715 million, compared with $710 million in the 

decrease of $72 million in the corresponding period of 2012.

corresponding period of 2012.

Operating activities produced a net inflow of $5,651 million in the twelve-

Cash flows from financing activities, which include dividends paid on the 

month period ended December 31, 2013, compared with a net inflow of 

common and preferred shares of the Corporation, as well as dividends paid 

$5,369 million in the corresponding period of 2012.

by subsidiaries to non-controlling interests, represented a net inflow of 

Operating activities during the twelve-month period ended December 31, 

2013, compared to the same period in 2012, included:

$618 million in the twelve-month period ended December 31, 2013, compared 

with a net outflow of $561 million in the corresponding period of 2012.

>  Lifeco’s cash flow from operations, which was a net inflow of $5,026 million, 

compared with a net inflow of $4,722 million in the corresponding period 

in 2012. Cash provided by operating activities is used by Lifeco primarily to 

pay policy benefits, policyholder dividends and claims, as well as operating 

expenses and commissions. Cash flows generated by operations are mainly 

invested by Lifeco to support future liability cash requirements.

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REVIEW OF FINANCIAL PERFORMANCEFinancing activities during the twelve-month period ended December 31, 2013, 

Cash flows from investing activities resulted in a net outflow of $5,428 million 

compared to the same period in 2012, included:

in the twelve-month period ended December 31, 2013, compared with a net 

>  Lifeco’s cash flow from financing activities, representing a net inflow 

outflow of $4,872 million in the corresponding period of 2012.

of $493 million, compared with a net outflow of $1,037 million in the 

Investing activities during the twelve-month period ended December 31, 2013, 

corresponding period of 2012.

compared to the same period in 2012, included:

>  Financing  activities  at  IGM  representing  a  net  inflow  of  $117  million, 

>  Investing activities at Lifeco resulted in a net outflow of $4,813 million, 

compared with a net inflow of $136 million in the corresponding period 

compared with a net outflow of $3,838 million in the corresponding period 

of 2012.

of 2012.

>  Dividends paid on common and preferred shares by the Corporation of 

>  Investing  activities  at  IGM  resulted  in  a  net  outflow  of  $808  million, 

$1,123 million, compared with $1,105 million in the corresponding period 

compared with a net outflow of $839 million in the corresponding period 

of 2012.

of 2012.

>  Issuance of common shares of the Corporation for an amount of $45 million 

>  In addition, the Corporation decreased its level of fixed income securities 

pursuant to the Corporation’s Employee Stock Option Plan, compared with 

with maturities of more than 90 days, resulting in a net inflow of $171 million, 

$20 million in the corresponding period of 2012.

compared with an increase in the corresponding period of 2012 for a net 

>  Issuance  of  preferred  shares  by  the  Corporation  for  an  amount 

of  $500  million,  compared  with  an  issuance  of  $250  million  in  the 

outflow of $195 million.

corresponding period of 2012.

NON - CON SOLIDATED BASI S

T WELVE MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31

CASH FLOW FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES

Net earnings before dividends on perpetual preferred shares

Earnings from Lifeco, IGM and Parjointco not received in cash

Other

CASH FLOW FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES

Dividends paid on common and preferred shares

Issuance of perpetual preferred shares

Issuance of common shares

Share issue costs

CASH FLOW FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES

Acquisition of Lifeco common shares

Purchase of investment

Other

INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

Cash and cash equivalents, at the beginning of the year

Cash and cash equivalents, at December 31

2013

2,027

(910)

(11)

1,106

(1,123)

500

45

(14)

(592)

(545)

(26)

(2)

(573)

(59)

984

925

2012

1,735

(624)

8

1,119

(1,105)

250

20

(7)

(842)

–

–

–

–

277

707

984

Power Financial is a holding company – corporate cash flows from operating 

Dividends declared by Lifeco and IGM during the twelve-month period ended 

activities, before payment of dividends on preferred shares and on common 

December 31, 2013 on their common shares amounted to $1.23 and $2.15 per 

shares,  are  principally  made  up  of  dividends  received  from  Lifeco,  IGM 

share, respectively, the same as in the corresponding period in 2012. In the 

and Parjointco and income from investments, less operating expenses, 

twelve-month period ended December 31, 2013, the Corporation recorded 

financing charges, and income taxes. The ability of Lifeco and IGM, which 

dividends from Lifeco and IGM of $810 million ($797 million in 2012) and 

are also holding companies, to meet their obligations and pay dividends 

$318 million (the same as in 2012), respectively.

depends in particular upon receipt of sufficient funds from their subsidiaries. 

The payment of interest and dividends by Lifeco’s principal subsidiaries is 

subject to restrictions set out in relevant corporate and insurance laws and 

regulations, which require that solvency and capital ratios be maintained. The 

payment of dividends by IGM’s principal subsidiaries is subject to corporate 

laws and regulations which require that solvency standards be maintained. 

In addition, certain subsidiaries of IGM must also comply with capital and 

liquidity requirements established by regulatory authorities.

Pargesa declares and pays an annual dividend in the second quarter ending 

June 30. The dividend paid by Pargesa to Parjointco in 2013 amounted to 

SF2.57  per  bearer  share,  the  same  as  in  2012.  The  Corporation  received 

dividends from Parjointco of SF59 million in 2013 (SF60 million in 2012).

In the twelve-month period ended December 31, 2013, dividends declared on 

the Corporation’s common shares amounted to $1.40 per share, the same as 

in the corresponding period of 2012.

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SUMMARY OF CRITICAL ACCOUNTING ESTIMATES AND JUDGMENTS

In  the  preparation  of  the  financial  statements,  management  of  the 

FAIR VALU E M EASU REM ENT

Corporation and of its subsidiaries – Lifeco and IGM – are required to make 

Financial instrument carrying values necessarily reflect the prevailing market 

estimates and assumptions that affect the assets, liabilities, net earnings 

liquidity and the liquidity premiums embedded in the market pricing methods  

and  related  disclosures.  Significant  judgments  made  by  management 

that the Corporation, Lifeco and IGM rely upon. The following is a description 

of the Corporation and of its subsidiaries and key sources of estimation 

of the methodologies used to determine fair value.

uncertainty are: to entities to be consolidated, insurance and investment 

contract  liabilities,  fair  value  measurement,  investment  impairment, 

goodwill and intangible assets, income taxes, employee future benefits and 

deferred selling commissions. They are described in the notes to the 2013 

Consolidated Financial Statements. The major critical accounting estimates 

are summarized below.

CON SOLIDATION

Management of the Corporation consolidates all subsidiaries and entities in 

which it is determined that the Corporation has control. Control is evaluated 

on the ability of the Corporation to direct the activities of the subsidiary or 

other structured entity in order to derive variable returns. Management of the 

Corporation and each of its subsidiaries apply judgment to determine if it has 

control of the investee when it has less than a majority of the voting rights.

Bonds at fair value through profit or loss and available for sale — Fair values for 

bonds classified as fair value through profit or loss or available for sale are 

determined with reference to quoted market bid prices primarily provided by 

third-party independent pricing sources. The Corporation and its subsidiaries 

maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable 

inputs when measuring fair value. The Corporation and its subsidiaries obtain 

quoted prices in active markets, when available, for identical assets at the 

balance sheet date to measure bonds at fair value in its fair value through 

profit or loss and available-for-sale portfolios. Where prices are not quoted 

in a normally active market, fair values are determined by valuation models.

The Corporation and its subsidiaries estimate the fair value of bonds not 

traded in active markets by referring to actively traded securities with similar 

attributes, dealer quotations, matrix pricing methodology, discounted cash 

flow analyses and/or internal valuation models. This methodology considers 

IN SU R ANCE AN D INVESTM ENT CONTR ACT LIAB ILITIES

such factors as the issuer’s industry, the security’s rating, term, coupon rate 

Insurance  and  investment  contract  liabilities  represent  the  amounts 

and position in the capital structure of the issuer, as well as yield curves, credit 

required, in addition to future premiums and investment income, to provide 

curves, prepayment rates and other relevant factors. For bonds that are not 

for future benefit payments, policyholder dividends, commission and policy 

traded in active markets, valuations are adjusted to reflect illiquidity, and such 

administrative  expenses  for  all  insurance  and  annuity  policies  in  force 

adjustments are generally based on available market evidence. In the absence 

with Lifeco. The Appointed Actuaries of Lifeco’s subsidiary companies are 

of such evidence, management’s best estimate is used.

responsible for determining the amount of the liabilities to make appropriate 

Shares at fair value through profit or loss and available for sale — Fair values for 

provisions for Lifeco’s obligations to policyholders. The Appointed Actuaries 

publicly traded shares are generally determined by the last bid price for the 

determine the insurance and investment contract liabilities using generally 

security from the exchange where it is principally traded. Fair values for shares 

accepted actuarial practices, according to the standards established by the 

for which there is no active market are determined by discounting expected 

Canadian Institute of Actuaries. The valuation of insurance contracts uses the 

future cash flows. The Corporation and its subsidiaries maximize the use 

Canadian Asset Liability Method (CALM). This method involves the projection 

of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs when 

of future events in order to determine the amount of assets that must be set 

measuring fair value. The Corporation and its subsidiaries obtain quoted 

aside currently to provide for all future obligations and involves a significant 

prices in active markets, when available, for identical assets at the balance 

amount of judgment.

sheets dates to measure shares at fair value in its fair value through profit or 

In the computation of insurance contract liabilities, valuation assumptions 

loss and available-for-sale portfolios.

have been made regarding rates of mortality and morbidity, investment 

Mortgages and other loans, and Bonds classified at fair value through profit or 

returns, levels of operating expenses, rates of policy termination and rates of 

loss and, loans and receivables —  Fair values for mortgages and other loans 

utilization of elective policy options or provisions. The valuation assumptions 

designated at fair value through profit or loss are valued using market interest 

use best estimates of future experience together with a margin for adverse 

rates for loans with similar credit risk and maturity. For disclosure purposes 

deviation. These margins are necessary to provide for possibilities of mis-

only, fair values for bonds, and mortgages and other loans, classified as loans 

estimation and/or future deterioration in the best estimate assumptions 

and receivables, are determined by discounting expected future cash flows 

and  provide  reasonable  assurance  that  insurance  contract  liabilities 

using current market rates. Valuation inputs typically include benchmark 

cover a range of possible outcomes. Margins are reviewed periodically for 

yields and risk-adjusted spreads based on current lending activities and 

continued appropriateness.

market activity.

Additional detail regarding these estimates can be found in Note 13 to the 

Investment properties — Fair values for investment properties are determined 

Corporation’s 2013 Consolidated Financial Statements.

using independent qualified appraisal services and include adjustments 

for  material  changes  in  property  cash  flows,  capital  expenditures  or 

general market conditions in the interim period between appraisals. The 

determination of the fair value of investment property requires the use of 

estimates including future cash flows (such as future leasing assumptions, 

rental rates, capital and operating expenditures) and discount, reversionary 

and overall capitalization rates applicable to the asset based on current 

market conditions. Investment properties under construction are valued 

at fair value if such values can be reliably determined; otherwise, they are 

recorded at cost.

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REVIEW OF FINANCIAL PERFORMANCEINVESTM ENT IM PAIRM ENT

INCOM E TA XES

Investments are reviewed regularly on an individual basis to determine 

The income tax expense for the period represents the sum of current income 

impairment status. The Corporation and its subsidiaries consider various 

tax and deferred income tax. Income tax is recognized as an expense or 

factors in the impairment evaluation process, including, but not limited to, 

income in the statements of earnings except to the extent that it relates to 

the financial condition of the issuer, specific adverse conditions affecting 

items that are not recognized in the statements of earnings (whether in other 

an industry or region, decline in fair value not related to interest rates, 

comprehensive income or directly in equity), in which case the income tax is 

bankruptcy or defaults, and delinquency in payments of interest or principal. 

also recognized in other comprehensive income or directly in equity.

Impairment losses on available-for-sale shares are recorded if the loss is 

significant or prolonged and subsequent losses are recorded in net earnings.

Current income tax — Current income tax is based on taxable income for the 

year. Current tax liabilities (assets) for the current and prior periods are 

Investments are deemed to be impaired when there is no longer reasonable 

measured at the amount expected to be paid to (recovered from) the taxation 

assurance of timely collection of the full amount of the principal and interest 

authorities using the rates that have been enacted or substantively enacted 

due. The fair value of an investment is not a definitive indicator of impairment, 

at the balance sheet date. Current tax assets and current income tax liabilities 

as it may be significantly influenced by other factors, including the remaining 

are offset, if a legally enforceable right exists to offset the recognized amounts 

term to maturity and liquidity of the asset. However, market price is taken 

and the entity intends either to settle on a net basis, or to realize the assets 

into consideration when evaluating impairment.

and settle the liabilities simultaneously.

For impaired mortgages and other loans, and bonds classified as loans and 

A provision for tax uncertainties which meet the probable threshold for 

receivables, provisions are established or impairments recorded to adjust the 

recognition is measured based on the probability weighted average approach.

carrying value to the net realizable amount. Wherever possible the fair value of 

collateral underlying the loans or observable market price is used to establish 

net realizable value. For impaired available-for-sale bonds, recorded at fair 

value, the accumulated loss recorded in the investment revaluation reserves 

is reclassified to net investment income. Impairments on available-for-sale 

debt instruments are reversed if there is objective evidence that a permanent 

recovery has occurred. All gains and losses on bonds classified or designated as 

fair value through profit or loss are already recorded in net earnings, therefore, 

a reduction due to impairment of these assets will be recorded in net earnings. 

As well, when determined to be impaired, contractual interest is no longer 

accrued and previous interest accruals are reversed.

Fair value movement on the assets supporting insurance contract liabilities 

is a major factor in the movement of insurance contract liabilities. Changes 

in the fair value of bonds designated or classified as fair value through 

profit or loss that support insurance contract liabilities are largely offset by 

corresponding changes in the fair value of liabilities, except when the bond 

has been deemed impaired.

GOODWILL AN D INTANG IB LES IM PAIRM ENT TESTING

Goodwill and indefinite life intangible assets are tested for impairment 

annually or more frequently if events indicate that impairment may have 

occurred. Intangible assets that were previously impaired are reviewed 

at each reporting date for evidence of reversal. In the event that certain 

conditions have been met, there would be a requirement to reverse the 

impairment charge or a portion thereof.

Goodwill  has  been  allocated  to  groups  of  cash  generating  units  (CGU), 

representing the lowest level in which goodwill is monitored for internal 

reporting purposes. Goodwill is tested for impairment by comparing the 

carrying value of the groups of CGU to the recoverable amount to which the 

goodwill has been allocated. Intangible assets are tested for impairment by 

comparing the asset’s carrying amount to its recoverable amount.

An impairment loss is recognized for the amount by which the asset’s carrying 

amount exceeds its recoverable amount. The recoverable amount is the higher 

of the asset’s fair value less cost to sell or value in use, which is calculated using 

the present value of estimated future cash flows expected to be generated.

Deferred income tax — Deferred income tax is the tax expected to be payable 

or recoverable on differences arising between the carrying amounts of assets 

and liabilities in the financial statements and the corresponding tax basis used 

in the computation of taxable income and on unused tax attributes and is 

accounted for using the balance sheet liability method. Deferred tax liabilities 

are generally recognized for all taxable temporary differences and deferred 

tax assets are recognized to the extent that it is probable that future taxable 

profits will be available against which deductible temporary differences and 

unused tax attributes can be utilized.

Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured at the tax rates expected to 

apply in the year when the asset is realized or the liability is settled, based on 

tax rates and tax laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted at the 

balance sheet date. Deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities are offset, 

if a legally enforceable right exists to net current tax assets against current 

income tax liabilities and the deferred taxes relate to the same taxable entity 

and the same taxation authority.

The carrying amount of deferred tax assets is reviewed at each balance sheet 

date and reduced to the extent that it is no longer probable that sufficient 

future taxable profit will be available to allow all or part of the deferred tax 

asset to be utilized. Unrecognized deferred tax assets are reassessed at each 

balance sheet date and are recognized to the extent that it has become 

probable that future taxable profits will allow the deferred tax asset to 

be recovered.

Deferred tax liabilities are recognized for taxable temporary differences 

arising on investments in the subsidiaries, jointly controlled corporations 

and associate, except where the group controls the timing of the reversal of 

the temporary difference and it is probable that the temporary difference will 

not reverse in the foreseeable future.

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PEN SION PL AN S AN D OTH ER POST- EM PLOYM ENT 
B EN EFITS

If the plan benefits are changed, or a plan is curtailed, any past service costs 

or curtailment gains or losses are recognized immediately in net earnings. 

The Corporation and its subsidiaries maintain funded defined benefit pension 

Current service costs, past service costs and curtailment gains or losses are 

plans for certain employees and advisors, unfunded supplementary employee 

included in operating and administrative expenses.

retirement plans for certain employees, and unfunded post-employment 

Remeasurements arising from defined benefit plans represent actuarial gains 

health, dental and life insurance benefits to eligible employees, advisors 

and losses and the actual return on plan assets, less interest calculated at the 

and their dependants. The Corporation’s subsidiaries also maintain defined 

discount rate. Remeasurements are recognized immediately through other 

contribution pension plans for eligible employees and advisors. The defined 

comprehensive income and are not reclassified to net earnings.

benefit pension plans provide pensions based on length of service and final 

average earnings.

The cost of the defined benefit plans earned by eligible employees and advisors 

is actuarially determined using the projected unit credit method prorated 

The accrued benefit asset (liability) represents the plan surplus (deficit) and 

is included in other assets or other liabilities.

Payments to the defined contribution plans are expensed as incurred.

on service based upon management of the Corporation and its subsidiaries’ 

DEFERRED SELLING COM M I S SION S

assumptions about discount rates, compensation increases, retirement 

ages of employees, mortality and expected health care costs. Any changes 

in these assumptions will impact the carrying amount of pension obligations. 

The Corporation and its subsidiaries’ accrued benefit liability in respect of 

defined benefit plans is calculated separately for each plan by discounting the 

amount of the benefit that employees have earned in return for their service 

in current and prior periods and deducting the fair value of any plan assets. 

The Corporation and its subsidiaries determine the net interest component 

of the pension expense for the period by applying the discount rate used to 

measure the accrued benefit liability at the beginning of the annual period to 

the net accrued benefit liability. The discount rate used to value liabilities is 

determined using a yield curve of AA-rated corporate debt securities.

CHANGES IN ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Commissions paid on the sale of certain mutual fund products are deferred 

and amortized over a maximum period of seven years. IGM regularly reviews 

the carrying value of deferred selling commissions with respect to any events 

or circumstances that indicate impairment. Among the tests performed by 

IGM to assess recoverability is the comparison of the future economic benefits 

derived from the deferred selling commission asset in relation to its carrying 

value. At December 31, 2013, there were no indications of impairment to 

deferred selling commissions.

PEN SION PL AN S AN D OTH ER POST- EM PLOYM ENT 
B EN EFITS

Further, the revised standard includes changes to how the defined benefit 

obligation and the fair value of the plan assets and the components of the 

On January 1, 2013, the Corporation and its subsidiaries adopted revised IAS 19 

pension expense are presented and disclosed within the financial statements 

(IAS 19R), Employee Benefits. In accordance with the required transitional 

of an entity, including the separation of the total amount of the pension plans 

provisions, the Corporation and its subsidiaries retrospectively applied the 

and other post-employment benefits expense between amounts recognized 

revised standard. The 2012 comparative financial information in the financial 

in the statements of earnings (service costs and net interest costs) and in the 

statements and related notes has been restated accordingly.

statements of comprehensive income (remeasurements). Disclosures relating 

The amendments made to IAS 19 include the elimination of the corridor 

approach for actuarial gains and losses which resulted in those gains and 

losses being recognized immediately through other comprehensive income. 

As a result, the net pension asset or liability reflects the funded status of the 

to retirement benefit plans include discussions concerning the pension plan 

risk, sensitivity analysis, an explanation of items recognized in the financial 

statements and descriptions of the amount, timing and uncertainty of the 

future cash flows.

pension plans on the consolidated balance sheets. In addition, all service 

In accordance with the transitional provisions in IAS 19R, this change has 

costs, including curtailments and settlements, are recognized immediately 

been applied retroactively, which resulted in a decrease to opening equity at 

in net earnings.

Additionally, the expected return on plan assets is no longer applied to the fair 

value of the assets to calculate the benefit cost. Under the revised standard, 

the same discount rate must be applied to the benefit obligation and the 

January 1, 2012 of $474 million (decrease of $311 million in shareholders’ equity 

and $163 million in non-controlling interests), with an additional decrease 

to equity of $233 million (decrease of $155 million in shareholders’ equity and 

$78 million in non-controlling interests) at December 31, 2012.

plan assets to determine the net interest cost. This discount rate for the net 

The financial statement items restated due to IAS 19R include other assets, 

interest cost is determined by reference to market yields at the end of the 

other liabilities, investments in jointly controlled corporations and associate, 

reporting period on high quality corporate bonds.

retained  earnings,  reser ves  (other  comprehensive  income)  and  non-

controlling interests disclosed in the financial statements.

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REVIEW OF FINANCIAL PERFORMANCEThe impact of the change in accounting policy on consolidated net earnings is as follows:

YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31

Net earnings as previously reported

Adjustment to net earnings

Operating and administrative expenses

Share of earnings of investment in jointly controlled corporation

Income tax

Net earnings restated

2012

2,940

(12)

(4)

4

(12)

2,928

Due to the change in consolidated net earnings in 2012, basic and diluted earnings per share for the year ended December 31, 2012 decreased by $0.01.

IFRS 10 — CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS  On January 1, 2013, 

IFRS 11 — JOINT ARRANGEMENTS  On January 1, 2013, the Corporation and 

the Corporation and its subsidiaries adopted IFRS 10, Consolidated Financial 

its subsidiaries adopted the guidance in IFRS 11, Joint Arrangements (IFRS 11), 

Statements (IFRS 10). The Corporation and its subsidiaries have evaluated 

which separates jointly controlled entities between joint operations and 

whether or not to consolidate an entity based on a revised definition of control. 

joint ventures. The standard eliminates the option of using proportionate 

The standard defines control as dependent on the power of the investor to 

consolidation in accounting for the interests in joint ventures with requiring 

direct the relevant activities of the investee, the ability of the investor to derive 

entities to use the equity method in accounting for interests in joint ventures. 

variable benefits from its holdings in the investee, and a direct link between the 

The Corporation concluded that Parjointco constitutes a joint venture as 

power to direct activities and receive benefits.

the contractual arrangement provides the parties to the joint arrangement 

The Corporation and its subsidiaries assessed the impact of the adoption 

of IFRS 10 on all its holdings and other investees, resulting in the following 

adjustments:

Insurance  and  inves tment  contrac ts  on  account  of  segregated  fund 

policyholders  —  Lifeco assessed the revised definition of control for the 

segregated funds for the risk of policyholders and concluded that the revised 

definition of control was not significantly impacted. Lifeco will continue 

to present the segregated funds for the risk of policyholders as equal and 

offsetting amounts with assets and liabilities within the balance sheets and 

has expanded disclosure on the nature of these entities and the related risks.

In  addition,  in  circumstances  where  the  segregated  fund  is  invested  in 

structured entities and is deemed to control this entity, Lifeco has presented 

the non-controlling ownership interest within the segregated funds for the risk 

of policyholders as equal and offsetting amounts with assets and liabilities. This 

change did not impact the net earnings and equity of the Corporation, however 

it resulted in an increase to segregated funds for the risk of policyholders as 

equal and offsetting amounts on the balance sheets with assets and liabilities 

of $484 million at December 31, 2012 and $403 million at January 1, 2012.

The application of IFRS 10 for segregated funds for the risk of policyholders 

may continue to evolve as European insurers are required to adopt IFRS 10 

on January 1, 2014. Lifeco will continue to monitor these and other IFRS 10 

developments.

with a right to the net assets instead of the individual assets and obligations. 

Consequently, the Corporation will continue to record its investment in 

this jointly controlled corporation using the equity method of accounting. 

The adoption of this standard had no impact on the financial statements of 

the Corporation.

IFRS 12 — DISCLOSURE OF INTERESTS IN OTHER ENTITIES  On January 1, 

2013, the Corporation and its subsidiaries adopted the guidance of IFRS 12, 

Disclosure  of  Interests  in  Other  Entities. The standard requires enhanced 

disclosure, including how control was determined and any restrictions that 

might exist on consolidated assets and liabilities presented from subsidiaries, 

joint arrangements, associates, and structured entities. The adoption of 

this standard increased the disclosure concerning the subsidiaries, joint 

arrangements and investments in associate by the Corporation but had no 

impact on the financial results of the Corporation.

IFRS 13 — FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENT  On January 1, 2013, the Corporation 

and its subsidiaries adopted IFRS 13, Fair Value Measurement. The standard 

consolidates the fair value measurement and disclosure guidance into one 

standard. Fair value is defined as the price that would be received on the sale of 

an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market 

participants. The standard had no significant impact on the measurement of 

the Corporation’s assets and liabilities but does require additional disclosure 

related to fair value measurement (see Note 28 to the Corporation’s 2013 

Consolidated Financial Statements). The standard has been applied on a 

See Note 12 to the Corporation’s 2013 Consolidated Financial Statements for 

prospective basis.

additional information on the presentation and disclosure of these structures.

Capital  trust  securities  —  Canada  Life  Capital  Trust  and  Great-West  Life 

Capital Trust (the capital trusts) were consolidated by Lifeco under IAS 27, 

Consolidated and Separate Financial Statements. The capital trusts will no 

longer be consolidated in the Corporation’s financial statements as Lifeco’s 

investment in the capital trusts does not have exposure to variable returns 

and therefore does not meet the revised definition of control in IFRS 10.

IAS 1 — PRESENTATION OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS  On January 1, 2013, 

the Corporation and its subsidiaries adopted the guidance of the amended 

IAS 1, Presentation of Financial Statements. Under the amended standard, 

other comprehensive income is classified by nature and grouped according 

to items that will be reclassified subsequently to net earnings (when specific 

conditions are met) and those that will not be reclassified. This revised 

standard relates only to presentation and has not impacted the financial 

The change in consolidation did not impact the net earnings and equity of the 

results of the Corporation. The amendments have been applied retroactively.

Corporation, however the deconsolidation resulted in an increase to bonds of 

$45 million at December 31, 2012 and $282 million at January 1, 2012, both with 

corresponding increases to the capital trust debentures on the balance sheets.

IFRS 7 — FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS: DISCLOSURE  On January 1, 2013, the 

Corporation and its subsidiaries adopted the guidance in the amendments to 

IFRS 7, Financial Instruments: Disclosure, which introduces financial instrument 

Other — Also as a result of the adoption of IFRS 10, Lifeco reclassified on the 

disclosures related to rights of offset and related arrangements under master 

balance sheets $47 million between shares and investment properties at 

netting agreements. This revised standard relates only to disclosure and has 

December 31, 2012 and $48 million at January 1, 2012. The Corporation also 

not impacted the financial results of the Corporation (see Note 27 to the 

reclassified $41 million of bonds, and debentures and debt instruments at 

Corporation’s 2013 Consolidated Financial Statements).

December 31, 2012 and $39 million at January 1, 2012.

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FUTURE ACCOUNTING CHANGES

The Corporation and its subsidiaries continuously monitor the potential 

On October 25, 2013, Lifeco submitted a comment letter responding to the 

changes proposed by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) 

IASB exposure draft raising concerns that users of the financial statements 

and analyze the effect that changes in the standards may have on their 

will not obtain the faithful representation of the financial results of an insurer. 

consolidated financial statements when they become effective.

The exposure draft is expected to produce more volatile financial results 

IAS 32 — FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS PRESENTATION  Effective January 1, 

2014, the Corporation and its subsidiaries will adopt the guidance in the 

amendments to IAS 32, Financial Instruments: Presentation. The amended 

standard clarifies the requirements for offsetting financial assets and financial 

liabilities. The Corporation has evaluated the impact of this standard and has 

determined that it will not impact the presentation of its financial statements.

IFRS  4 — INSURANCE  CONTRAC TS 

In  June  2013,  the  IASB  issued  a 

revised IFRS 4, Insurance Contracts exposure draft proposing changes to the 

accounting standard for insurance contracts. The revised proposals aim to 

that, in Lifeco’s opinion, do not reflect how insurance contracts truly affect 

an entity’s financial position, financial performance and cash flows. The 

Accounting Standards Board’s (AcSB) November 1, 2013 response to the IASB 

exposure draft included proposed amendments to reduce the volatility of the 

financial results of an insurer. The IASB is currently deliberating comments 

received on the exposure draft.

On January 6, 2014, Lifeco submitted a comment letter responding to the 

AcSB’s Exposure Draft ED/2013/7 on Insurance Contracts which posed the 

question “Is the Draft Standard appropriate for Canadian entities?”

address measurement, presentation and transitional issues identified in 

Lifeco continues to actively monitor developments in this area and that it will 

the initial exposure draft issued in July 2010 through consultation with the 

continue to measure insurance contract liabilities under current accounting 

insurance industry and financial statement users. The revised proposals 

and actuarial policies, including CALM, until a new IFRS for insurance contract 

would expand upon the building block measurement model requiring an 

measurement is issued and effective.

insurer to measure insurance liabilities using a model focusing on the amount, 

timing, and uncertainty of future cash flows associated with fulfilling its 

insurance contracts.

IFRS 9 — FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS  The IASB issued IFRS 9, Financial 

Instruments  in  2010  to  replace  IAS  39, Financial  Instruments: Recognition 

and Measurement. The IASB intends to make further changes in financial 

The proposed standard differs significantly from Lifeco’s current accounting 

instruments accounting, and has separated its project to amend IFRS 9 into 

and actuarial practices under CALM. Current accounting practices closely 

three phases: classification and measurement, impairment methodology 

link the accounting valuations of insurance liabilities and the specific assets 

and hedge accounting.

used to support those liabilities, thereby minimizing accounting mismatches 

when liabilities and assets are well-matched economically. The IASB proposals 

would measure most insurance contract liabilities based on current interest 

rates, and, under March 2013 proposed amendments to IFRS 9, Financial 

Instruments, investment assets in certain debt securities would also be 

carried  at  fair  value  through  other  comprehensive  income  (FVOCI).  As 

a result, changes in the carrying value of both insurance liabilities and 

investment assets as a result of interest rate changes would be reflected in 

other comprehensive income rather than in profit or loss. While this proposal 

would exclude interest rate-related volatility from profit or loss, certain other 

assets used to support insurance liabilities do not qualify for FVOCI treatment, 

such as loans and receivables, which would be measured at amortized cost, 

and other assets such as equity investments, which would be measured at 

fair value through profit or loss.

The IASB’s revised proposals will also affect the calculation of insurance 

contract liabilities, as well as change the presentation of insurance contract 

revenue  being  recognized  during  the  period  and  disclosure  within  the 

financial statements.

>  The IASB released a proposal to amend the classification and measurement 

provisions of IFRS 9 with an additional limited amendment to the standard 

introducing a new category for classification of certain financial assets of 

FVOCI. The IASB intends to release a final IFRS on this phase in the first 

half of 2014.

>  The IASB released a revised exposure draft in March 2013 on the expected 

loss impairment method to be used for financial assets. The IASB intends 

to release a final IFRS on this phase in the first half of 2014.

>  The IASB has finalized deliberations on the criteria for hedge accounting 

and measuring effectiveness and released the final hedge accounting 

phase in November 2013. The Corporation is evaluating the impact this 

standard will have on the presentation of its financial statements.

The full impact of IFRS 9 on the Corporation and its subsidiaries will be 

evaluated after the remaining stages of the IASB’s project to replace IAS 39. 

In July 2013, the IASB tentatively decided to defer the mandatory effective 

date of IFRS 9, which will not be set until the finalization of the impairment 

methodology and classification and measurement requirements phases. The 

Corporation and its subsidiaries continue to actively monitor this standard. 

In the case of Lifeco, this is done in combination with the monitoring of 

developments to IFRS 4.

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REVIEW OF FINANCIAL PERFORMANCERISK FACTORS

There are certain risks inherent in an investment in the securities of the 

can  be  no  assurance  that  debt  or  equity  financing  will  be  available,  or, 

Corporation and in the activities of the Corporation, including the following 

together with internally generated funds, will be sufficient to meet or satisfy 

and other risks discussed elsewhere in this document, which investors should 

Power Financial’s objectives or requirements or, if the foregoing are available 

carefully consider before investing in securities of the Corporation. This 

to Power Financial, that they will be on terms acceptable to Power Financial. 

description of risks does not include all possible risks, and there may be other 

The inability of Power Financial to access sufficient capital on acceptable 

risks of which the Corporation is not currently aware.

terms could have a material adverse effect on Power Financial’s business, 

Power Financial is a holding company that holds substantial interests in the 

financial services sector through its controlling interest in each of Lifeco and 

prospects, dividend paying capability and financial condition, and further 

enhancement opportunities or acquisitions.

IGM. As a result, investors in Power Financial are subject to the risks affecting 

The  market  price  for  Power  Financial’s  securities  may  be  volatile  and 

its subsidiaries, including those that Power Financial has as the principal 

subject to fluctuations in response to numerous factors, many of which 

shareholder of each of Lifeco and IGM. Pargesa, a holding company, is also 

are beyond Power Financial’s control. Economic conditions may adversely 

subject to risk due to the nature of its activities and also those of its direct 

affect Power Financial and its subsidiaries, including fluctuations in foreign 

subsidiary GBL and indirect subsidiary Imerys. These risks relate to credit, 

exchange, inflation and interest rates, as well as monetary policies, business 

liquidity and market risk as described in Pargesa’s consolidated financial 

investment and the health of capital markets in Canada, the United States, 

statements for the year ended December 31, 2013.

Europe  and  Asia.  In  recent  years,  financial  markets  have  experienced 

As a holding company, Power Financial’s ability to pay interest and other 

operating expenses and dividends, to meet its obligations and to complete 

current or desirable future enhancement opportunities or acquisitions 

generally depends upon receipt of sufficient dividends from its principal 

subsidiaries and other investments and its ability to raise additional capital. 

The likelihood that shareholders of Power Financial will receive dividends 

will be dependent upon the operating performance, profitability, financial 

position and creditworthiness of the subsidiaries of Power Financial and 

on their ability to pay dividends to Power Financial. The payment of interest 

significant price and volume fluctuations that have affected the market 

prices of equity securities held by the Corporation and its subsidiaries and that 

have often been unrelated to the operating performance, underlying asset 

values or prospects of such companies. These factors may cause decreases 

in asset values that are deemed to be significant or prolonged, which may 

result in impairment charges. In periods of increased levels of volatility and 

related market turmoil, Power Financial’s subsidiaries’ operations could be 

adversely impacted and the trading price of Power Financial’s securities may 

be adversely affected.

and dividends by certain of these principal subsidiaries to Power Financial is 

The Corporation from time to time uses derivative financial instruments 

also subject to restrictions set forth in insurance, securities and corporate 

for purposes of risk management. On October 16, 2013, the Corporation 

laws and regulations which require that solvency and capital standards be 

purchased six-month equity put options on the S&P 500 with a notional 

maintained by such companies.

If required, the ability of Power Financial to arrange additional financing 

in the future will depend in part upon prevailing market conditions as well 

as the business performance of Power Financial and its subsidiaries. There 

amount of $3.4 billion for consideration of $21 million as a macro capital hedge 

against a severe decline in equity markets as a result of political uncertainty 

regarding  the  status  of  the  borrowing  authority  of  the  United  States 

government (See also the “Derivative Financial Instruments” section below).

OFF-BALANCE SHEET ARRANGEMENTS

GUAR ANTEES

LET TERS OF CREDIT

In the normal course of their operations, the Corporation and its subsidiaries 

In the normal course of Lifeco’s reinsurance business, its subsidiaries provide 

may enter into certain agreements, the nature of which precludes the 

letters of credit to other parties or beneficiaries. A beneficiary will typically 

possibility of making a reasonable estimate of the maximum potential 

hold a letter of credit as collateral in order to secure statutory credit for 

amount the Corporation or subsidiary could be required to pay third parties, 

insurance and investment contract liabilities ceded to or amounts due 

as some of these agreements do not specify a maximum amount and the 

from Lifeco’s subsidiaries. A letter of credit may be drawn upon demand. If 

amounts are dependent on the outcome of future contingent events, the 

an amount is drawn on a letter of credit by a beneficiary, the bank issuing 

nature and likelihood of which cannot be determined.

the letter of credit will make a payment to the beneficiary for the amount 

drawn, and Lifeco’s subsidiaries will become obligated to repay this amount 

to the bank.

Lifeco has disclosed that, through certain of its operating subsidiaries, 

it  has  provided  letters  of  credit  to  both  external  and  internal  parties, 

which  are  described  in  Note  32  to  the  Corporation’s  2013  Consolidated 

Financial Statements.

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CONTINGENT LIABILITIES

The Corporation and its subsidiaries are from time to time subject to legal 

the Corporation. However, based on information presently known, it is not 

actions, including arbitrations and class actions, arising in the normal course 

expected that any of the existing legal actions, either individually or in the 

of business. It is inherently difficult to predict the outcome of any of these 

aggregate, will have a material adverse effect on the consolidated financial 

proceedings with certainty, and it is possible that an adverse resolution 

position of the Corporation.

could have a material adverse effect on the consolidated financial position of 

COMMITMENTS AND CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS

PAYMENTS DUE BY PERIOD

Long-term debt [1]

Deposits and certificates

Obligations to securitization entities

Operating leases [2]

Purchase obligations [3]

Contractual commitments [4]

Total

Letters of credit[5]

TOTAL

7,275

187

5,572

708

197

466

LESS THAN
1 YEAR

658

171

890

155

61

466

1–5 YEARS

966

11

4,649

428

103

–

MORE THAN
5 YEARS

5,651

5

33

125

33

–

14,405

2,401

6,157

5,847

[1]  Please refer to Note 15 to the Corporation’s 2013 Consolidated Financial Statements for further information.

[2]  Includes office space and equipment used in the normal course of business. Lease payments are charged to operations in the period of use.

[3]  Purchase obligations are commitments of Lifeco to acquire goods and services, essentially related to information services.

[4]  Represents commitments by Lifeco. These contractual commitments are essentially commitments of investment transactions made in the normal course 

of operations, in accordance with its policies and guidelines, which are to be disbursed upon fulfilment of certain contract conditions.

[5]  Please refer to Note 32 to the Corporation’s 2013 Consolidated Financial Statements.

TRANSACTIONS WITH RELATED PARTIES

In  the  normal  course  of  business,  Great-West  Life  enters  into  various 

On  January  7,  2014,  the  Corporation  renewed  its  tax  loss  consolidation 

transactions with related companies which include providing insurance 

transactions with IGM. The Corporation acquired $1.67 billion of 4.50% 

benefits  and  sub-advisor y  ser vices  to  other  companies  within  the 

secured debentures of IGM. As sole consideration for the debentures, a wholly 

Power Financial Corporation group of companies. In all cases, transactions 

owned subsidiary of Power Financial issued $1.67 billion of 4.51% preferred 

are at market terms and conditions.

shares to IGM. The Corporation has legally enforceable rights to settle these 

Lifeco provides reinsurance, asset management and administrative services 

financial instruments on a net basis and the Corporation intends to exercise 

for employee benefit plans relating to pension and other post-employment 

these rights.

benefits for employees of Power Financial.

IGM  also  enters  into  transactions  with  subsidiaries  of  Lifeco.  These 

transactions are in the normal course of operations and include (i) providing 

certain administrative services, (ii) distributing insurance products and 

(iii) the sale of residential mortgages to Great-West Life and London Life for 

$204 million in 2013 ($232 million in 2012).

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REVIEW OF FINANCIAL PERFORMANCEFINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

FAIR VALU E OF FINANCIAL IN STRU M ENTS

payable, repurchase agreements, dividends payable, interest payable, income 

The following table presents the carrying amounts and fair value of the 

tax payable and certain other financial liabilities. Fair value represents the 

Corporation’s financial assets and financial liabilities. The table distinguishes 

amount that would be exchanged in an arm’s-length transaction between 

between those financial instruments recorded at fair value and those recorded 

willing parties and is best evidenced by a quoted market price, if one exists. 

at amortized cost. The table also excludes fair value information for financial 

Fair values represent management’s estimates and are generally calculated 

assets and financial liabilities not measured at fair value if the carrying amount 

using  market  information  and  at  a  specific  point  in  time  and  may  not 

is a reasonable approximation of fair value. These items include cash and 

reflect future fair values. The calculations are subjective in nature, involve 

cash equivalents, dividends, interest and accounts receivable, income tax 

uncertainties and matters of significant judgment (please refer to Note 28 

receivable, loans to policyholders, certain other financial assets, accounts 

to the Corporation’s 2013 Consolidated Financial Statements).

AS AT DECEMBER 31

FINANCIAL ASSETS

Financial assets recorded at fair value

Bonds

Fair value through profit or loss

Available for sale

Mortgages and other loans

Fair value through profit or loss

Shares

Fair value through profit or loss

Available for sale

Investment properties

Derivative instruments

Other assets

Financial assets recorded at amortized cost

Bonds

Loans and receivables

Mortgages and other loans

Loans and receivables

Shares

Available for sale

Total financial assets

FINANCIAL LIABILITIES

Financial liabilities recorded at fair value

Investment contract liabilities

Derivative instruments

Other liabilities

Financial liabilities recorded at amortized cost

Obligation to securitization entities

Debentures and debt instruments

Capital trust debentures

Deposits and certificates

Total financial liabilities

CARRYING 
VALUE

2013

FAIR 
VALUE

CARRYING 
VALUE

2012

FAIR 
VALUE

70,104

8,370

70,104

8,370

65,050

7,407

65,050

7,407

324

324

249

249

7,297

117

4,288

654

396

7,297

117

4,288

654

396

5,949

138

3,572

1,060

285

5,949

138

3,572

1,060

285

91,550

91,550

83,710

83,710

11,855

12,672

10,934

12,438

24,591

25,212

22,548

23,859

632

632

674

674

37,078

38,516

34,156

36,971

128,628

130,066

117,866

120,681

(889)

(779)

(20)

(889)

(779)

(20)

(739)

(413)

(141)

(739)

(413)

(141)

(1,688)

(1,688)

(1,293)

(1,293)

(5,572)

(7,275)

(163)

(187)

(5,671)

(8,066)

(205)

(188)

(4,701)

(5,817)

(164)

(163)

(4,787)

(6,779)

(216)

(165)

(13,197)

(14,130)

(10,845)

(11,947)

(14,885)

(15,818)

(12,138)

(13,240)

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DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL IN STRU M ENTS

There were no major changes to the Corporation’s and its subsidiaries’ policies 

In the course of their activities, the Corporation and its subsidiaries use 

and procedures with respect to the use of derivative instruments in the 

derivative financial instruments. When using such derivatives, they only act 

twelve-month period ended December 31, 2013. There has been an increase 

as limited end-users and not as market-makers in such derivatives.

The  use  of  derivatives  is  monitored  and  reviewed  on  a  regular  basis  by 

senior management of the respective companies. The Corporation and its 

subsidiaries have each established operating policies and processes relating 

to the use of derivative financial instruments, which in particular aim at:

>  prohibiting the use of derivative instruments for speculative purposes;

>  documenting  transactions  and  ensuring  their  consistency  with  risk 

management policies;

in the notional amount outstanding ($28,559 million at December 31, 2013, 

compared with $17,178 million at December 31, 2012) and a decrease in the 

exposure to credit risk ($654 million at December 31, 2013, compared with 

$1,060 million at December 31, 2012) that represents the market value of those 

instruments, which are in a gain position. See Note 27 to the Corporation’s 2013 

Consolidated Financial Statements for more information on the type of 

derivative financial instruments used by the Corporation and its subsidiaries.

On October 16, 2013, Lifeco purchased six-month equity put options on the 

S&P 500 with a notional amount of $6.8 billion for consideration of $41 million 

>  demonstrating the effectiveness of the hedging relationships; and

as a macro capital hedge against a severe decline in equity markets as a result 

>  monitoring the hedging relationship.

The Corporation and its subsidiaries have policies, guidelines or procedures 

relating to the identification, measurement, monitoring, mitigating and 

controlling of risks associated with financial instruments. The key risks 

related to financial instruments are credit risk, liquidity risk and market risk 

(currency, interest rate and equity price risk).

DISCLOSURE CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

of political uncertainty regarding the status of the borrowing authority 

of the United States government. On October 16, 2013, the Corporation 

also purchased similar six-month equity put options on the S&P 500 with a 

notional amount of $3.4 billion for consideration of $21 million.

Based on their evaluations as of December 31, 2013, and subject to the limitation described under the “Lifeco’s Limitation on Disclosure Controls and Procedures 

& Internal Control over Financial Reporting” section below, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that the Corporation’s 

disclosure controls and procedures were effective as at December 31, 2013.

INTERNAL CONTROL OVER FINANCIAL REPORTING

The  Corporation’s  internal  control  over  financial  reporting  is  designed 

based on the Internal Control – Integrated Framework (COSO Framework) 

to  provide  reasonable  assurance  regarding  the  reliability  of  financial 

published in 1992 by The Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the 

reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes 

Treadway  Commission.  Based  on  such  evaluation  and  subject  to  the 

in accordance with IFRS. The Corporation’s management is responsible 

limitation described under the “Lifeco’s Limitation on Disclosure Controls 

for establishing and maintaining effective internal control over financial 

and Procedures & Internal Control over Financial Reporting” section below, 

reporting. All internal control systems have inherent limitations and may 

the Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer have concluded 

become ineffective because of changes in conditions. Therefore, even those 

that the Corporation’s internal control over financial reporting was effective 

systems determined to be effective can provide only reasonable assurance 

as at December 31, 2013.

with respect to financial statement preparation and presentation.

In 2013, there have been no changes in the Corporation’s internal control over 

The Corporation’s management, under the supervision of the Chief Executive 

financial reporting that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to 

Officer and the Chief Financial Officer, has evaluated the effectiveness of the 

materially affect, the Corporation’s internal control over financial reporting.

Corporation’s internal control over financial reporting as at December 31, 2013, 

LIFECO’S LIMITATION ON DISCLOSURE CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES & INTERNAL CONTROL  
OVER FINANCIAL REPORTING

Lifeco’s management, as permitted by securities legislation, for the period 

Since the date of acquisition to December 31, 2013, Irish Life had revenue 

ended December 31, 2013, has limited the scope of its design of Lifeco’s 

of  $526  million  and  net  earnings  of  $85  million  (excluding  $11  million 

disclosure controls and procedures and Lifeco’s internal control over financial 

of restructuring costs incurred by Irish Life). At December 31, 2013 Irish 

reporting to exclude controls, policies and procedures of Irish Life, which 

Life’s total assets were $48.4 billion, including investments on account of 

Lifeco acquired on July 18, 2013.

segregated fund policyholders of $38.2 billion. Total liabilities for Irish Life were 

$46.3 billion, including $38.2 billion of investment and insurance contracts on 

account of segregated fund policyholders.

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POWER FINANCIAL CORPORATION n 2013 ANNUAL REPORT

REVIEW OF FINANCIAL PERFORMANCERECENT DEVELOPMENTS

On February 3, 2014, the Court of Appeal for Ontario released a decision in 

ordered amount of $285 million to $52 million ($27 million in respect of London 

regard to the involvement of the participating accounts of Lifeco subsidiaries 

Life and $25 million in respect of Great-West Life). During the subsequent event 

London Life and Great-West Life in the financing of the acquisition of London 

period, in response to the Court of Appeal’s decision, Lifeco recorded, in the 

Insurance Group Inc. in 1997. This decision overturned the Ontario Superior 

fourth quarter of 2013, the recovery which positively impacted net earnings 

Court’s January 24, 2013 decision regarding the amounts to be reallocated to 

attributable to common shareholders of Lifeco by $226 million, after tax. 

the participating account surplus. The Court of Appeal reduced the previously 

Power Financial’s share of this amount was $156 million.

SELECTED ANNUAL INFORMATION

FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31

Total revenue [2]

Operating earnings attributable to common shareholders [3, 4]

per share – basic

Net earnings attributable to common shareholders [3]

per share – basic

per share – diluted

Earnings from continuing operations attributable 

to common shareholders

per share – basic

per share – diluted

Consolidated assets [2, 3]

Total financial liabilities [2, 3]

Debentures and debt instruments

Shareholders’ equity

Book value per share

Number of common shares outstanding [millions]

Dividends per share [declared]

Common shares

First preferred shares

Series A

Series D

Series E

Series F

Series H

Series I

Series K

Series L

Series M [5]

Series O

Series P

Series R [6]

Series S [7]

Series T [8]

2013

28,830

1,708

2.40

1,896

2.67

2.63

1,896

2.67

2.63

341,711

14,885

7,275

16,113

18.78

711.2

1.4000

0.5250

1.3750

1.3125

1.4750

1.4375

1.5000

1.2375

1.2750

1.5000

1.4500

1.1000

1.3750

1.1006

2012

32,934

1,678

2.37

1,618

2.29

2.27

1,618

2.29

2.27

268,586

12,138

5,817

13,563

15.95

709.1

1.4000

0.5250

1.3750

1.3125

1.4750

1.4375

1.5000

1.2375

1.2750

1.5000

1.4500

1.1000

1.2837

2011

[1]

32,433

1,729

2.44

1,722

2.43

2.41

1,684

2.38

2.36

252,678

15,184

5,888

13,521

16.26

708.2

1.4000

0.5250

1.3750

1.3125

1.4750

1.4375

1.5000

1.2375

1.2750

1.5000

1.4500

1.1000

[1]  The 2011 figures have not been adjusted to reflect current period reclassifications and new and revised IFRS adopted on January 1, 2013. The 2011 figures also 

include revenues from discontinued operations.

[2]  During the year, the Corporation reclassified comparative figures for presentation adjustments.

[3]  The 2012 figures, where impacted, have been restated for the retroactive impact of new and revised IFRS during 2013, most notably IAS 19R, Employee Benefits 

and IFRS 10, Consolidated Financial Statements.The 2011 figures also include earnings from discontinued operations of $38 million ($0.05 per share).

[4]  Operating earnings and operating earnings per share are non-IFRS financial measures.

[5]  Redeemed on January 31, 2014.

[6]  Issued in February 2012.

[7]  Issued in February 2013. The first payment of dividend was made on April 30, 2013 in the amount of $0.2006 per share. Regular annual dividend is $1.2000 per share.

[8]  Issued in December 2013. The first payment of dividend will be made on April 30, 2014 in the amount of $0.4027 per share. Regular annual dividend is $1.0500 per share.

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CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

[IN MILLIONS OF CANADIAN DOLL ARS]

[RESTATED – NOTE 3]

DECEMBER 31, 2013

DECEMBER 31, 2012

JANUARY 1, 2012

ASSETS

Cash and cash equivalents [Note 5]

Investments [Note 6]

Bonds

Mortgages and other loans

Shares

Investment properties

Loans to policyholders

Funds held by ceding insurers [Note 7]

Reinsurance assets [Note 13]

Investments in jointly controlled corporations and associate [Note 8]

Owner-occupied properties and capital assets [Note 9]

Derivative financial instruments [Note 27]

Other assets [Note 10]

Deferred tax assets [Note 18]

Intangible assets [Note 11]

Goodwill [Note 11]

Investments on account of segregated fund policyholders [Note 12]

Total assets

LIABILITIES

Insurance contract liabilities [Note 13]

Investment contract liabilities [Note 13]

Obligation to securitization entities [Note 14]

Debentures and debt instruments [Note 15]

Capital trust debentures [Note 16]

Derivative financial instruments [Note 27]

Other liabilities [Note 17]

Deferred tax liabilities [Note 18]

Insurance and investment contracts on account of segregated fund 

policyholders [Note 12]

Total liabilities

EQUITY

Stated capital [Note 19]

Perpetual preferred shares

Common shares

Retained earnings

Reserves

Total shareholders’ equity

Non-controlling interests [Note 21]

Total equity

Total liabilities and equity

Approved by the Board of Directors

Signed, 

Raymond Royer 

Director 

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4,344

3,313

90,329

24,915

8,046

4,288

7,332

134,910

10,832

5,070

2,664

925

654

5,907

1,240

5,281

9,105

160,779

341,711

83,391

22,797

6,761

3,572

7,082

123,603

10,599

2,064

2,121

791

1,060

4,774

1,223

4,933

8,673

105,432

268,586

3,385

79,002

21,518

6,360

3,249

7,162

117,291

9,978

2,061

2,205

738

1,056

4,281

1,230

5,023

8,786

96,985

253,019

131,174

119,973

114,785

739

4,701

5,817

164

413

6,664

1,018

105,432

244,921

2,255

664

11,201

(557)

13,563

10,102

23,665

782

3,827

5,849

815

427

6,088

1,120

96,985

230,678

2,005

639

10,804

(238)

13,210

9,131

22,341

268,586

253,019

889

5,572

7,275

163

779

6,898

1,079

160,779

314,608

2,755

721

12,204

433

16,113

10,990

27,103

341,711

Signed,

R. Jeffrey Orr

Director

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS

FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31
[IN MILLIONS OF CANADIAN DOLL ARS, EXCEPT PER SHARE AMOUNTS]

2013

2012
[RESTATED – NOTE 3]

REVENUES

Premium income

Gross premiums written

Ceded premiums

Total net premiums

Net investment income [Note 6]

Regular net investment income

Change in fair value through profit and loss

Fee income

Total revenues

EXPENSES

Policyholder benefits

Insurance and investment contracts

Gross

Ceded

Policyholder dividends and experience refunds

Change in insurance and investment contract liabilities

Total paid or credited to policyholders

Commissions

Operating and administrative expenses [Note 24]

Financing charges [Note 25]

Total expenses

Share of earnings of investments in jointly controlled corporations and associate [Note 8]

Earnings before income taxes

Income taxes [Note 18]

Net earnings

Attributable to

Non-controlling interests [Note 21]

Perpetual preferred shareholders

Common shareholders

Earnings per common share [Note 30]

Net earnings attributable to common shareholders

– Basic

– Diluted

23,441

(3,205)

20,236

5,635

(2,974)

2,661

5,933

28,830

18,464

(1,744)

16,720

1,371

(280)

17,811

2,590

4,474

400

25,275

3,555

134

3,689

678

3,011

984

131

1,896

3,011

2.67

2.63

22,276

(3,019)

19,257

5,700

2,675

8,375

5,302

32,934

17,854

(1,457)

16,397

1,437

5,041

22,875

2,487

3,806

409

29,577

3,357

130

3,487

559

2,928

1,193

117

1,618

2,928

2.29

2.27

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2013

3,011

2012
[RESTATED – NOTE 3]

2,928

(156)

35

(70)

15

(176)

(85)

33

2

(1)

(51)

858

(52)

806

251

830

633

(174)

23

482

1,312

4,323

1,298

131

2,894

4,323

85

(25)

(126)

31

(35)

14

(5)

2

(1)

10

(78)

–

(78)

(100)

(203)

(297)

83

(7)

(221)

(424)

2,504

1,087

117

1,300

2,504

CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31
[IN MILLIONS OF CANADIAN DOLL ARS]

Net earnings

Other comprehensive income (loss)

Items that may be reclassified subsequently to net earnings

Net unrealized gains (losses) on available-for-sale assets

Unrealized gains (losses)

Income tax (expense) benefit

Realized (gains) losses transferred to net earnings

Income tax expense (benefit)

Net unrealized gains (losses) on cash flow hedges

Unrealized gains (losses)

Income tax (expense) benefit

Realized (gains) losses transferred to net earnings

Income tax expense (benefit)

Net unrealized foreign exchange gains (losses) on translation of foreign operations

Unrealized gains (losses) on translation arising during the year

Unrealized gains (losses) on euro debt designated as hedge of net assets 

of foreign operations

Share of other comprehensive income (losses) of jointly controlled corporations  

and associate

Total – items that may be reclassified

Items that will not be reclassified subsequently to net earnings

Actuarial gains (losses) on defined benefit pension plans

Income tax (expense) benefit

Share of other comprehensive income (losses) of jointly controlled corporations 

and associate

Total – items that will not be reclassified

Other comprehensive income (loss)

Total comprehensive income

Attributable to

Non-controlling interests

Perpetual preferred shareholders

Common shareholders

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN EQUITY

FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2013
[IN MILLIONS OF CANADIAN DOLL ARS]

Balance, beginning of year

As previously reported

Changes in accounting policy [Note 3]

As restated

Net earnings

Other comprehensive income

Total comprehensive income

Issue of perpetual preferred shares

Dividends to shareholders

Common shares

Perpetual preferred shares

Dividends to non-controlling interests

Share-based compensation

Stock options exercised

Effects of changes in ownership,  

capital and other

Balance, end of year

STATED CAPITAL

RESERVES

PERPETUAL 
PREFERRED 
SHARES

COMMON 
SHARES

RETAINED 
EARNINGS

SHARE-BASED 
COMPENSATION

OTHER 
COMPREHENSIVE 
INCOME
[NOTE 29]

NON-
CONTROLLING 
INTERESTS

TOTAL

TOTAL
EQUIT Y

2,255

–

2,255

–

–

–

500

–

–

–

–

–

–

2,755

664

–

664

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

57

–

721

11,148

53

11,201

2,027

–

2,027

–

(996)

(131)

–

–

–

103

12,204

110

–

110

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

11

(26)

–

95

(148)

(519)

(667)

–

998

998

–

–

–

–

–

–

7

338

(38)

(519)

(557)

–

998

998

–

–

–

–

11

(26)

7

433

10,343

24,372

(241)

(707)

10,102

23,665

984

314

1,298

–

–

–

(685)

4

(6)

3,011

1,312

4,323

500

(996)

(131)

(685)

15

25

277

387

10,990

27,103

FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2012
(RESTATED – NOTE 3)
[IN MILLIONS OF CANADIAN DOLL ARS]

PERPETUAL 
PREFERRED 
SHARES

COMMON 
SHARES

RETAINED 
EARNINGS

SHARE-BASED 
COMPENSATION

OTHER 
COMPREHENSIVE 
INCOME
[NOTE 29]

NON- 
CONTROLLING 
INTERESTS

TOTAL

TOTAL
EQUIT Y

STATED CAPITAL

RESERVES

Balance, beginning of year

As previously reported

Changes in accounting policy [Note 3]

As restated

Net earnings

Other comprehensive income

Total comprehensive income

Issue of perpetual preferred shares

Dividends to shareholders

Common shares

Perpetual preferred shares

Dividends to non-controlling interests

Share-based compensation

Stock options exercised

Effects of changes in ownership,  

capital and other

Balance, end of year

2,005

–

2,005

–

–

–

250

–

–

–

–

–

–

2,255

639

–

639

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

25

–

664

10,743

61

10,804

1,735

–

1,735

–

(992)

(117)

–

–

–

(229)

11,201

111

–

111

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

9

(10)

–

110

23

(372)

(349)

–

(318)

(318)

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

134

(372)

(238)

–

(318)

(318)

–

–

–

–

9

(10)

9,294

(163)

9,131

1,193

(106)

1,087

–

–

–

(659)

4

(3)

22,815

(474)

22,341

2,928

(424)

2,504

250

(992)

(117)

(659)

13

12

–

542

313

(667)

(557)

10,102

23,665

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CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31
[IN MILLIONS OF CANADIAN DOLL ARS]

OPERATING ACTIVITIES

Earnings before income taxes

Income tax paid, net of refunds received

Adjusting items

Change in insurance and investment contract liabilities

Change in funds held by ceding insurers

Change in funds held under reinsurance contracts

Change in reinsurance assets

Change in fair value through profit or loss

Other

FINANCING ACTIVITIES

Dividends paid

By subsidiaries to non-controlling interests

Perpetual preferred shares

Common shares

Issue of common shares by the Corporation [Note 19]

Issue of perpetual preferred shares by the Corporation [Note 19]

Issue of common shares by subsidiaries

Issue of preferred shares by subsidiaries

Repurchase of common shares by subsidiaries

Repurchase of preferred shares by subsidiaries

Changes in debt instruments

Issue of euro-denominated debt [Note 4]

Change in obligations related to assets sold under repurchase agreements

Change in obligations to securitization entities

Redemption of capital trust debentures

Other

INVESTMENT ACTIVITIES

Bond sales and maturities

Mortgage loan repayments

Sale of shares

Change in loans to policyholders

Change in repurchase agreements

Acquisition of Irish Life Group Limited, net of cash and cash equivalents acquired [Note 4]

Investment in bonds

Investment in mortgage loans

Investment in shares

Investment in investment properties and other

Effect of changes in exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents

Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year

Cash and cash equivalents, end of year

NET CASH FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES INCLUDES

Interest and dividends received

Interest paid

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2013

3,689

(426)

(567)

269

(99)

321

2,974

(510)

5,651

(685)

(128)

(995)

(1,808)

45

500

742

–

(122)

(230)

183

659

(225)

873

–

1

618

28,776

1,910

2,158

70

–

(1,234)

(31,252)

(3,541)

(2,048)

(267)

(5,428)

190

1,031

3,313

4,344

4,965

490

2012
[RESTATED – NOTE 3]

3,487

(414)

5,034

196

203

42

(2,675)

(504)

5,369

(659)

(114)

(991)

(1,764)

20

250

44

650

(215)

–

(1)

–

(2)

874

(409)

(8)

(561)

24,516

2,071

2,152

(57)

(23)

–

(27,716)

(3,394)

(2,162)

(259)

(4,872)

(8)

(72)

3,385

3,313

5,062

492

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

ALL TABUL AR AMOUNTS ARE IN MILLIONS OF CANADIAN DOLL ARS, UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED.

 NOTE 1  CORPORATE INFORMATION

Power  Financial  Corporation  (Power  Financial  or  the  Corporation)  is  a 

specialties for industry; cement aggregates concrete; oil, gas and alternative 

publicly listed company (TSX: PWF) incorporated and domiciled in Canada. 

energies; electricity, natural gas, and energy and environmental services; 

The registered address of the Corporation is 751 Victoria Square, Montréal, 

water and waste management services; wines and spirits; and testing, 

Québec, Canada, H2Y 2J3.

inspection and certification.

Power Financial is a diversified international management and holding 

The  Consolidated  Financial  Statements  (f inancial  statements)  of 

company that holds interests, directly or indirectly, in companies in the 

Power Financial for the year ended December 31, 2013 were approved by 

financial services industry in Canada, the United States and Europe and, 

the Board of Directors on March 19, 2014. The Corporation is controlled by 

through its indirect investment in Pargesa, a holding company with diversified 

171263 Canada Inc., which is wholly owned by Power Corporation of Canada.

interests in Europe-based companies active in various sectors: minerals-based 

 NOTE 2  BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

The financial statements of Power Financial at December 31, 2013 have 

accounted for using the equity method. Under the equity method, the share 

been  prepared  in  accordance  with  International  Financial  Reporting 

of net earnings, other comprehensive income and the changes in equity of the 

Standards (IFRS).

BASI S OF PRESENTATION

The financial statements include the accounts of Power Financial and all 

its subsidiaries on a consolidated basis after elimination of intercompany 

transactions and balances. Subsidiaries are entities the Corporation controls 

which means that the Corporation has power over the entity, it is exposed, or 

has rights, to variable returns from its involvement and has the ability to affect 

those returns through its use of power over the entity. Subsidiaries of the 

Corporation are consolidated from the date of acquisition, being the date on 

which the Corporation obtains control, and continue to be consolidated until 

the date that such control ceases. The Corporation will reassess whether or 

not it controls an entity if facts and circumstances indicate there are changes 

to one or more of the elements of control listed above.

The principal subsidiaries of the Corporation, whose accounts are included 

on a consolidated basis, are:

jointly controlled corporations and associate are recognized in the statements 

of earnings, statements of comprehensive income and statements of changes 

in equity, respectively.

The  Corporation  holds  a  50%  (2012  –  50%)  interest  in  Parjointco  N.V., 

a jointly controlled corporation that is considered to be a joint venture. 

Parjointco holds a 55.6% (2012 – 55.6%) equity interest in Pargesa Holding SA. 

Accordingly, the Corporation accounts for its investment in Parjointco using 

the equity method.

The following abbreviations are used throughout this report: Great-West 

Life & Annuity Insurance Company (Great-West Financial or Great-West Life 

& Annuity); Great-West Lifeco Inc. (Lifeco); IGM Financial Inc. (IGM); Investors 

Group Inc. (Investors Group); Irish Life Group Limited (Irish Life); London 

Life Insurance Company (London Life); Mackenzie Financial Corporation 

(Mackenzie); Pargesa Holding SA (Pargesa); Parjointco N.V. (Parjointco); 

Putnam Investments, LLC (Putnam); The Canada Life Assurance Company 

(Canada Life); The Great-West Life Assurance Company (Great-West Life); 

>  Great-West Lifeco Inc., a public company (direct interest of 67.0% (2012 – 

International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).

68.2%)), whose major operating subsidiary companies are The Great-West 

Life Assurance Company, Great-West Life & Annuity Insurance Company, 

London Life Insurance Company, The Canada Life Assurance Company, Irish 

USE OF SIG N IFICANT J U DG M ENTS , 
ESTIMATES AN D AS SU M PTION S

Life Group Limited and Putnam Investments, LLC.

In  the  preparation  of  the  financial  statements,  management  of  the 

>  IGM Financial Inc., a public company (direct interest of 58.6% (2012 – 58.7%)), 

whose major operating subsidiary companies are Investors Group Inc. and 

Mackenzie Financial Corporation.

>  The Great-West Life Assurance Company holds 3.6% (2012 – 3.7%) of the 

common shares of IGM Financial Inc., and IGM Financial Inc. holds 4.0% 

(2012 – 4.0%) of the common shares of Great-West Lifeco Inc.

These financial statements include the results of Great-West Lifeco Inc. 

and  IGM  Financial  Inc.  on  a  consolidated  basis;  the  amounts  shown  in 

the consolidated balance sheets, consolidated statements of earnings, 

consolidated statements of comprehensive income, consolidated statements 

of changes in equity and consolidated statements of cash flows are from the 

publicly disclosed consolidated financial statements of Great-West Lifeco Inc. 

Corporation  and  its  subsidiaries  are  required  to  make  estimates  and 

assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, net 

earnings and related disclosures. Significant judgments have been made and 

key sources of estimation uncertainty have been made in certain areas and, 

are discussed throughout the notes in these financial statements, including:

>  The actuarial assumptions made by Lifeco, such as mortality and morbidity 

of  policyholders,  used  in  the  valuation  of  insurance  and  investment 

contract liabilities under the Canadian Asset Liability Method (Note 13).

>  In the determination of the fair value of financial instruments, management 

of the Corporation and its subsidiaries exercise judgment in the fair value 

inputs, particularly those items categorized within Level 3 of the fair value 

hierarchy (Note 28).

and IGM Financial Inc., both as at and for the year ended December 31, 2013, 

>  Management  consolidates  all  subsidiaries  and  entities  which  it  is 

and the comparative year. The notes to Power Financial’s financial statements 

determined that the Corporation controls. Control is evaluated according 

are prepared using the notes to the financial statements of Great-West 

to the ability of the Corporation to direct the activities of the subsidiary or 

Lifeco Inc. and IGM Financial Inc.

Jointly controlled corporations are entities in which unanimous consent 

is required relating to decisions about the relevant activities. Associate is 

an entity in which the Corporation exercises significant influence over the 

entity’s operating and financial policies, without exercising control or joint 

control. Investments in jointly controlled corporations and associate are 

other structured entities in order to derive variable returns. Management 

applies judgment to determine if it has control of the investee when it has 

less than a majority of the voting rights.

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>  The carrying value of goodwill and intangible assets is based upon the use 

Investment property income includes rents earned from tenants under lease 

of forecasts and future results upon initial recognition. Management of the 

agreements and property tax and operating cost recoveries. Rental income 

Corporation and its subsidiaries evaluate the synergies and future benefit 

leases with contractual rent increases and rent-free periods are recognized 

for recognition of goodwill and intangible assets (Note 11).

on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease.

>  Cash generating units for goodwill have been determined by management 

Fee income primarily includes fees earned from the management by Lifeco 

of the Corporation and its subsidiaries as the lowest level in which goodwill 

of segregated fund assets, proprietary mutual fund assets, fees earned 

is monitored for internal reporting purposes (Note 11).

on administrative services only Group health contracts and fees earned 

>  The actuarial assumptions used in determining the expense for pension 

plans  and  other  post-employment  benefits.  Management  of  the 

from management services. Fee income is recognized when the service is 

performed, the amount is collectible and can be reasonably estimated.

Corporation and its subsidiaries review the previous experience of their 

Lifeco has sub-advisor arrangements where Lifeco retains the primary 

plan members in evaluating the assumptions used in determining the 

obligation with the client. As a result, fee income earned is reported on a gross 

expense for the current year (Note 26).

basis, with the corresponding sub-advisor expense recorded in operating and 

>  The Corporation and its subsidiaries operate within various tax jurisdictions 

where significant judgments and estimates are required when interpreting 

the relevant tax laws, regulations and legislation in the determination 

of the Corporation’s and its subsidiaries tax provisions and the carrying 

amounts of its tax assets and liabilities (Note 18).

>  The determination by IGM of whether financial assets are derecognized 

is based on the extent to which the risk and rewards of ownership are 

transferred (Note 14).

administrative expenses.

IG M FINANCIAL

Management fees are based on the net asset value of mutual fund assets 

under management and are recognized on an accrual basis as the service 

is performed. Administration fees are also recognized on an accrual basis 

as the service is performed. Distribution fees derived from mutual fund and 

securities transactions are recognized on a trade-date basis. Distribution 

fees derived from insurance and other financial services transactions are 

>  Legal and other provisions are recognized resulting from a past event which, 

recognized on an accrual basis. These management, administration and 

in the judgment of management of the Corporation and its subsidiaries, 

distribution fees are included in fee income in the statements of earnings.

has resulted in a probable outflow of economic resources which would 

be passed onto a third party to settle the obligation. Management of the 

CASH AN D CASH EQ U IVALENTS

Corporation and its subsidiaries evaluate the possible outcomes and risks 

Cash  and  cash  equivalents  include  cash,  current  operating  accounts, 

in determining the best estimate of the provision at the balance sheet 

overnight bank and term deposits with original maturities of three months 

date (Note 31).

or less, and fixed income securities with an original term to maturity of three 

>  Lifeco uses judgments, estimates and independent, qualified appraisal 

services to adjust for material changes in property cash flows, capital 

expenditures or general market conditions in determining the fair value 

of investment properties (Note 6).

>  The estimated useful lives of deferred selling commissions made by IGM 

(Note 11).

months or less.

INVESTM ENTS

Investments include bonds, mortgages and other loans, shares, investment 

properties, and loans to policyholders of Lifeco. Investments are classified as 

either fair value through profit or loss, available for sale, held to maturity, loans 

and receivables, based on management’s intention relating to the purpose 

>  Judgments are used by Lifeco in determining whether deferred acquisition 

and nature for which the instruments were acquired or the characteristics 

costs and deferred income reserves can be recognized on the consolidated 

of the investments. The Corporation and its subsidiaries currently have not 

balance  sheets.  Deferred  acquisition  costs  are  recognized  if  Lifeco’s 

classified any investments as held to maturity.

management determines the costs are incremental and related to the 

issuance  of  the  investment  contract.  Deferred  income  reserves  are 

amortized on a straight-line basis over the term of the policy.

Investments in bonds and shares normally actively traded on a public market 

are either designated or classified as fair value through profit or loss or 

classified as available for sale and are recorded on a trade-date basis. Fixed 

The results reflect judgments of management of the Corporation and its 

income securities are included in bonds on the Consolidated Balance Sheets 

subsidiaries regarding the impact of prevailing global credit, equity and 

(balance sheets). Fair value through profit or loss investments are recognized 

foreign exchange market conditions.

REVEN U E RECOG N ITION

at fair value on the balance sheets with realized and unrealized gains and 

losses reported in the statements of earnings. Available-for-sale investments 

are recognized at fair value on the balance sheets with unrealized gains 

Interest income is accounted for on an accrual basis using the effective interest 

and losses recorded in other comprehensive income. Gains and losses are 

method for bonds, mortgages and loans. Dividend income is recognized when 

reclassified from other comprehensive income and recorded in the statements 

the right to receive payment is established. This is the dividend date for listed 

of earnings when the available-for-sale investment is sold or impaired. Interest 

stocks and usually the notification date or date when the shareholders have 

income earned on both fair value through profit or loss and available-for-sale 

approved the dividend for private equity instruments. Interest income and 

bonds is recorded as net investment income in the statements of earnings.

dividend income are recorded in net investment income in the Consolidated 

Statements of Earnings (statements of earnings).

LIFECO

Premiums for all types of insurance contracts and contracts with limited 

mortality or morbidity risk are generally recognized as revenue when due 

and collection is reasonably assured.

Investments in mortgages and other loans, and bonds not normally actively 

traded on a public market are classified as loans and receivables and are 

carried at amortized cost net of any allowance for credit losses. Interest 

income earned and realized gains and losses on the sale of investments 

classified as loans and receivables are recorded in net investment income in 

the statements of earnings.

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Investment properties are real estate held to earn rental income or for capital 

Mortgages and other loans, and Bonds classified at fair value through profit or 

appreciation. Investment properties are initially measured at cost and 

loss and loans and receivables  Fair values for mortgages and other loans 

subsequently carried at fair value on the balance sheets. All changes in fair 

designated at fair value through profit or loss are valued using market interest 

value are recorded as net investment income in the statements of earnings. 

rates for loans with similar credit risk and maturity. For disclosure purposes 

Fair values for investment properties are determined using independent, 

only, fair values for bonds, and mortgages and other loans, classified as loans 

qualified appraisal services. Properties held to earn rental income or for 

and receivables, are determined by discounting expected future cash flows 

capital appreciation that have an insignificant portion that is owner occupied 

using current market rates. Valuation inputs typically include benchmark 

or where there is no intent to occupy on a long-term basis are classified 

yields and risk-adjusted spreads based on current lending activities and 

as investment properties. Properties that do not meet these criteria are 

market activity.

classified as owner-occupied properties. Property that is leased that would 

otherwise be classified as investment property if owned is also included with 

investment properties.

Investment properties  Fair values for investment properties are determined 

using independent qualified appraisal services and include adjustments 

for  material  changes  in  property  cash  flows,  capital  expenditures  or 

Loans to policyholders by Lifeco and its subsidiaries are shown at their unpaid 

general market conditions in the interim period between appraisals. The 

principal balance and are fully secured by the cash surrender values of the 

determination of the fair value of investment property requires the use of 

policies. The carrying value of loans to policyholders approximates fair value.

estimates including future cash flows (such as future leasing assumptions, 

Fair value measurement  Financial instrument carrying values necessarily 

reflect the prevailing market liquidity and the liquidity premiums embedded 

in the market pricing methods the Corporation and its subsidiaries rely 

upon. The following is a description of the methodologies used to determine 

rental rates, capital and operating expenditures) and discount, reversionary 

and overall capitalization rates applicable to the asset based on current 

market conditions. Investment properties under construction are valued 

at fair value if such values can be reliably determined; otherwise, they are 

fair value.

recorded at cost.

Bonds at fair value through profit or loss and available for sale  Fair values for 

bonds classified as fair value through profit or loss or available for sale are 

determined with reference to quoted market bid prices primarily provided 

by third-party independent pricing sources. The Corporation maximizes the 

use of observable inputs and minimizes the use of unobservable inputs when 

measuring fair value. The Corporation obtains quoted prices in active markets, 

when available, for identical assets at the balance sheet date to measure 

bonds at fair value in its fair value through profit or loss and available-for-sale 

Impairment 

Investments are reviewed regularly on an individual basis to 

determine impairment status. The Corporation and its subsidiaries consider 

various factors in the impairment evaluation process, including, but not 

limited to, the financial condition of the issuer, specific adverse conditions 

affecting an industry or region, decline in fair value not related to interest 

rates, bankruptcy or defaults, and delinquency in payments of interest or 

principal. Impairment losses on available-for-sale shares are recorded if 

the loss is significant or prolonged and subsequent losses are recorded in 

portfolios. Where prices are not quoted in a normally active market, fair values 

net earnings.

are determined by valuation models.

Investments are deemed to be impaired when there is no longer reasonable 

The Corporation and its subsidiaries estimate the fair value of bonds not 

traded in active markets by referring to actively traded securities with similar 

attributes, dealer quotations, matrix pricing methodology, discounted cash 

flow analyses and/or internal valuation models. This methodology considers 

such factors as the issuer’s industry, the security’s rating, term, coupon rate 

assurance of timely collection of the full amount of the principal and interest 

due. The fair value of an investment is not a definitive indicator of impairment, 

as it may be significantly influenced by other factors, including the remaining 

term to maturity and liquidity of the asset. However, market price is taken 

into consideration when evaluating impairment.

and position in the capital structure of the issuer, as well as yield curves, credit 

For impaired mortgages and other loans, and bonds classified as loans and 

curves, prepayment rates and other relevant factors. For bonds that are not 

receivables, provisions are established or impairments recorded to adjust 

traded in active markets, valuations are adjusted to reflect illiquidity, and such 

the carrying value to the net realizable amount. Wherever possible, the fair 

adjustments are generally based on available market evidence. In the absence 

value of collateral underlying the loans or observable market price is used to 

of such evidence, management’s best estimate is used.

establish net realizable value. For impaired available-for-sale bonds, recorded 

Shares at fair value through profit or loss and available for sale  Fair values for 

publicly traded shares are generally determined by the last bid price for the 

security from the exchange where it is principally traded. Fair values for 

shares for which there is no active market are determined by discounting 

expected future cash flows. The Corporation and its subsidiaries maximize 

the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs 

when measuring fair value. The Corporation obtains quoted prices in active 

markets, when available, for identical assets at the balance sheets dates 

at fair value, the accumulated loss recorded in the investment revaluation 

reserves is reclassified to net investment income. Impairments on available-

for-sale debt instruments are reversed if there is objective evidence that a 

permanent recovery has occurred. All gains and losses on bonds classified 

or designated as fair value through profit or loss are already recorded in 

net earnings, therefore, a reduction due to impairment of these assets 

will be recorded in net earnings. As well, when determined to be impaired, 

contractual interest is no longer accrued and previous interest accruals 

to measure shares at fair value in its fair value through profit or loss and 

are reversed.

available-for-sale portfolios.

Fair value movement on the assets supporting insurance contract liabilities 

is a major factor in the movement of insurance contract liabilities. Changes 

in the fair value of bonds designated or classified as fair value through 

profit or loss that support insurance contract liabilities are largely offset by 

corresponding changes in the fair value of liabilities, except when the bond 

has been deemed impaired.

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TR AN SACTION COSTS

Transaction costs are expensed as incurred for financial instruments classified 

B USIN ES S COM B INATION S ,   
GOODWILL AN D INTANG IB LE AS SETS

or designated as fair value through profit or loss. Transaction costs for 

Business combinations are accounted for using the acquisition method. 

financial assets classified as available for sale or loans and receivables are 

Goodwill represents the excess of purchase consideration over the fair value 

added to the value of the instrument at acquisition, and taken into net 

of net assets acquired. Following initial recognition, goodwill is measured at 

earnings using the effective interest method for those allocated to loans and 

cost less any accumulated impairment losses.

receivables. Transaction costs for financial liabilities classified as other than 

fair value through profit or loss are deducted from the value of the instrument 

issued and taken into net earnings using the effective interest method.

FU N DS H ELD BY CEDING IN SU RERS /   
FU N DS H ELD U N DER REIN SU R ANCE CONTR ACTS

Under certain forms of reinsurance contracts, it is customary for the ceding 

insurer to retain possession of the assets supporting the liabilities ceded. 

Lifeco records an amount receivable from the ceding insurer or payable to the 

reinsurer representing the premium due. Investment revenue on these funds 

withheld is credited by the ceding insurer.

REIN SU R ANCE CONTR ACTS

Lifeco, in the normal course of business, is both a user and a provider of 

reinsurance in order to limit the potential for losses arising from certain 

exposures. Assumed reinsurance refers to the acceptance of certain insurance 

risks by Lifeco underwritten by another company. Ceded reinsurance refers 

to the transfer of insurance risk, along with the respective premiums, to 

one or more reinsurers who will share the risks. To the extent that assuming 

reinsurers for Lifeco insurance risks are unable to meet their obligations, 

Lifeco  remains  liable  to  its  policyholders  for  the  por tion  reinsured. 

Intangible assets comprise finite life and indefinite life intangible assets. 

Finite life intangible assets include the value of software acquired or internally 

developed, some customer contracts, distribution channels, distribution 

contracts, deferred selling commissions, technology and property leases. 

Finite life intangible assets are tested for impairment whenever events 

or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value may not be 

recoverable. Intangible assets with finite lives are amortized on a straight-

line basis over their estimated useful lives, not exceeding a period of 30 years.

Commissions paid by IGM on the sale of certain mutual funds are deferred and 

amortized over their estimated useful lives, not exceeding a period of seven 

years. Commissions paid on the sale of deposits are deferred and amortized 

over their estimated useful lives, not exceeding a period of five years. When 

a client redeems units in mutual funds that are subject to a deferred sales 

charge, a redemption fee is paid by the client and is recorded as revenue by 

IGM. Any unamortized deferred selling commission asset recognized on the 

initial sale of these mutual fund units is recorded as a disposal. IGM regularly 

reviews the carrying value of deferred selling commissions with respect to 

any events or circumstances that indicate impairment. Among the tests 

performed by IGM to assess recoverability is the comparison of the future 

economic benefits derived from the deferred selling commission asset in 

Consequently, allowances are made for reinsurance contracts which are 

relation to its carrying value.

deemed uncollectible.

Assumed reinsurance premiums, commissions and claim settlements, as 

well as the reinsurance assets associated with insurance and investment 

contracts, are accounted for in accordance with the terms and conditions 

of the underlying reinsurance contract. Reinsurance assets are reviewed for 

impairment on a regular basis for any events that may trigger impairment. 

Lifeco  considers  various  factors  in  the  impairment  evaluation  process, 

including, but not limited to, collectability of amounts due under the terms 

Indefinite life intangible assets include brands, trademarks and trade names, 

some customer contracts, the shareholders’ portion of acquired future 

participating account profits and mutual fund management contracts. 

Amounts are classified as indefinite life intangible assets when based on an 

analysis of all the relevant factors, and when there is no foreseeable limit to 

the period over which the asset is expected to generate net cash inflows. 

The identification of indefinite life intangible assets is made by reference to 

relevant factors such as product life cycles, potential obsolescence, industry 

of the contract. The carrying amount of a reinsurance asset is adjusted 

stability and competitive position.

through an allowance account with any impairment loss being recorded in 

Impairment testing  Goodwill and indefinite life intangible assets are tested 

the statements of earnings.

Any gains or losses on buying reinsurance are recognized in the statement of 

earnings immediately at the date of purchase and are not amortized.

Premiums and claims ceded for reinsurance are deducted from premiums 

earned and insurance and investment contract benefits. Assets and liabilities 

related to reinsurance are reported on a gross basis in the balance sheets. The 

amount of liabilities ceded to reinsurers is estimated in a manner consistent 

with the claim liability associated with reinsured risks.

for impairment annually or more frequently if events indicate that impairment 

may have occurred. Intangible assets that were previously impaired are 

reviewed at each reporting date for evidence of reversal. In the event that 

certain conditions have been met, the Corporation would be required to 

reverse the impairment charge or a portion thereof.

Goodwill  has  been  allocated  to  groups  of  cash  generating  units  (CGU), 

representing the lowest level in which goodwill is monitored for internal 

reporting purposes. Goodwill is tested for impairment by comparing the 

carrying value of the groups of CGU to the recoverable amount to which the 

OWN ER- OCCU PIED PROPERTIES AN D CAPITAL AS SETS

goodwill has been allocated. Intangible assets are tested for impairment by 

Capital  assets  and  property  held  for  own  use  are  carried  at  cost  less 

comparing the asset’s carrying amount to its recoverable amount.

accumulated depreciation and impairments. Depreciation is charged to write 

off the cost of assets, using the straight-line method, over their estimated 

useful lives, which vary from 3 to 50 years.

>  Building, owner-occupied properties 

>  Equipment, furniture and fixtures 

>  Other capital assets 

An impairment loss is recognized for the amount by which the asset’s carrying 

amount exceeds its recoverable amount. The recoverable amount is the higher 

of the asset’s fair value less cost to sell or value in use, which is calculated using 

10–50 years

the present value of estimated future cash flows expected to be generated.

3–17 years

3–10 years

Depreciation methods, useful lives and residual values are reviewed at least 

annually and adjusted if necessary. Capital assets are tested for impairment 

whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying 

amount may not be recoverable.

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SEG REGATED FU N DS

DERECOG N ITION

Segregated fund assets and liabilities arise from contracts where all financial 

IGM enters into transactions where it transfers financial assets recognized 

risks associated with the related assets are borne by policyholders and 

on its balance sheets. The determination of whether the financial assets 

are presented separately in the balance sheets at fair value. Investment 

are derecognized is based on the extent to which the risks and rewards of 

income and changes in fair value of the segregated fund assets are offset by 

ownership are transferred.

corresponding changes in the segregated fund liabilities.

IN SU R ANCE AN D INVESTM ENT CONTR ACT LIAB ILITIES

Contract classification  Lifeco’s products are classified at contract inception 

as insurance contracts or investment contracts, depending on the existence 

of significant insurance risk. Significant insurance risk exists when Lifeco 

agrees to compensate policyholders or beneficiaries of the contract for 

specified uncertain future events that adversely affect the policyholder and 

whose amount and timing is unknown.

If substantially all of the risks and rewards of a financial asset are not retained, 

IGM derecognizes the financial asset. The gains or losses and the servicing 

fee revenue for financial assets that are derecognized are reported in net 

investment income in the statements of earnings.

If all or substantially all risks and rewards are retained, the financial assets 

are not derecognized and the transactions are accounted for as secured 

financing transactions.

OTH ER FINANCIAL LIAB ILITIES

When significant insurance risk exists, the contract is accounted for as an 

insurance contract in accordance with IFRS 4, Insurance Contracts (IFRS 4). 

Refer to Note 13 for a discussion of insurance risk.

Accounts payable, current income taxes, and deferred income reserves, are 

measured at amortized cost. Deferred income reserves are amortized on a 

straight-line basis to recognize the initial policy fees over the policy term, not 

In the absence of significant insurance risk, the contract is classified as an 

to exceed 20 years.

investment contract. Investment contracts with discretionary participating 

features are accounted for in accordance with IFRS 4 and investment contracts 

without discretionary participating features are accounted for in accordance 

with IAS 39, Financial Instruments: Recognition and Measurement. Lifeco has 

not classified any contracts as investment contracts with discretionary 

Debentures and debt instruments, and capital trust debentures are initially 

recorded on the balance sheets at fair value and subsequently carried at 

amortized cost using the effective interest rate method with amortization 

expense  recorded  in  the  statements  of  earnings.  These  liabilities  are 

derecognized when the obligation is cancelled or redeemed.

participating features.

Investment  contracts  may  be  reclassified  as  insurance  contracts  after 

REPU RCHASE AG REEM ENTS

inception if insurance risk becomes significant. A contract that is classified 

Lifeco enters into repurchase agreements with third-party broker-dealers in 

as an insurance contract at contract inception remains as such until all rights 

which Lifeco sells securities and agrees to repurchase substantially similar 

and obligations under the contract are extinguished or expire.

Investment contracts are contracts that carry financial risk, which is the 

risk of a possible future change in one or more of the following: interest rate, 

commodity price, foreign exchange rate, or credit rating. Refer to Note 23 for 

a discussion on risk management.

securities at a specified date and price. As substantially all of the risks and 

rewards of ownership of assets are retained, Lifeco does not derecognize 

the assets. Such agreements are accounted for as investment financings.

PEN SION PL AN S AN D OTH ER 
POST- EM PLOYM ENT B EN EFITS

Measurement 

Insurance  contract  liabilities  represent  the  amounts 

The Corporation and its subsidiaries maintain funded defined benefit pension 

required, in addition to future premiums and investment income, to provide 

plans for certain employees and advisors, unfunded supplementary employee 

for future benefit payments, policyholder dividends, commission and policy 

retirement plans for certain employees, and unfunded post-employment 

administrative  expenses  for  all  insurance  and  annuity  policies  in  force 

health, dental and life insurance benefits to eligible employees, advisors 

with Lifeco. The Appointed Actuaries of Lifeco’s subsidiary companies are 

and their dependants. The Corporation’s subsidiaries also maintain defined 

responsible for determining the amount of the liabilities to make appropriate 

contribution pension plans for eligible employees and advisors.

provisions for Lifeco’s obligations to policyholders. The Appointed Actuaries 

determine  the  liabilities  for  insurance  and  investment  contracts  using 

generally accepted actuarial practices, according to the standards established 

by the Canadian Institute of Actuaries. The valuation uses the Canadian 

Asset  Liability  Method  (CALM).  This  method  involves  the  projection  of 

future events in order to determine the amount of assets that must be set 

aside currently to provide for all future obligations and involves a significant 

amount of judgment.

Insurance contract liabilities are computed with the result that benefits and 

expenses are matched with premium income. Under fair value accounting, 

a movement in the fair value of the supporting assets is a major factor in 

the movement of insurance contract liabilities. Changes in the fair value of 

assets are largely offset by corresponding changes in the fair value of liabilities.

The defined benefit pension plans provide pensions based on length of service 

and final average earnings.

The cost of the defined benefit plans earned by eligible employees and advisors 

is actuarially determined using the projected unit credit method prorated 

on service, based upon management of the Corporation and its subsidiaries’ 

assumptions about discount rates, compensation increases, retirement 

ages of employees, mortality and expected health care costs. Any changes 

in these assumptions will impact the carrying amount of pension obligations. 

The Corporation and its subsidiaries’ accrued benefit liability in respect of 

defined benefit plans is calculated separately for each plan by discounting the 

amount of the benefit that employees have earned in return for their service 

in current and prior periods and deducting the fair value of any plan assets. 

The Corporation and its subsidiaries determine the net interest component 

Investment contract liabilities are measured at fair value through profit and 

of the pension expense for the period by applying the discount rate used to 

loss, except for certain annuity products measured at amortized cost.

measure the accrued benefit liability at the beginning of the annual period 

to the net accrued benefit liability. The discount rate used to value liabilities 

is determined using a yield curve of AA corporate debt securities.

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If the plan benefits are changed, or a plan is curtailed, any past service costs 

Fair value hedges  For fair value hedges, changes in fair value of both the 

or curtailment gains or losses are recognized immediately in net earnings. 

hedging instrument and the hedged item are recorded in net investment 

Current service costs, past service costs and curtailment gains or losses are 

income and consequently any ineffective portion of the hedge is recorded 

included in operating and administrative expenses.

immediately in net investment income.

Remeasurements arising from defined benefit plans represent actuarial gains 

Cash flow hedges  For cash flow hedges, the effective portion of the changes 

and losses and the actual return on plan assets, less interest calculated at the 

in fair value of the hedging instrument is recorded in the same manner as the 

discount rate. Remeasurements are recognized immediately through other 

hedged item in either net investment income or other comprehensive income, 

comprehensive income and are not reclassified to net earnings.

while the ineffective portion is recognized immediately in net investment 

The accrued benefit asset (liability) represents the plan surplus (deficit) and 

is included in other assets or other liabilities.

Payments to the defined contribution plans are expensed as incurred.

DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL IN STRU M ENTS

income. Gains and losses on cash flow hedges that accumulate in other 

comprehensive income are recorded in net investment income in the same 

period the hedged item affects net earnings. Gains and losses on cash flow 

hedges are immediately reclassified from other comprehensive income to net 

investment income if and when it is probable that a forecasted transaction 

The  Corporation  and  its  subsidiaries  use  derivative  products  as  risk 

is no longer expected to occur.

management instruments to hedge or manage asset, liability and capital 

Net investment hedges  For net investment hedges the effective portion 

positions, including revenues. The Corporation and its subsidiaries’ policy 

of  changes  in  the  fair  value  of  the  hedging  instrument  is  recorded  in 

guidelines  prohibit  the  use  of  derivative  instruments  for  speculative 

other comprehensive income while the ineffective portion is recognized 

trading purposes.

All derivatives are recorded at fair value on the balance sheets. The method 

of recognizing unrealized and realized fair value gains and losses depends 

on whether the derivatives are designated as hedging instruments. For 

derivatives that are not designated as hedging instruments, unrealized 

and realized gains and losses are recorded in net investment income on the 

statements of earnings. For derivatives designated as hedging instruments, 

unrealized and realized gains and losses are recognized according to the 

nature of the hedged item.

Derivatives are valued using market transactions and other market evidence 

whenever possible, including market-based inputs to models, broker or dealer 

quotations or alternative pricing sources with reasonable levels of price 

transparency. When models are used, the selection of a particular model 

immediately in net investment income. Hedge accounting is discontinued 

when the hedging no longer qualifies for hedge accounting.

EM B EDDED DERIVATIVES

An embedded derivative is a component of a host contract that modifies 

the cash flows of the host contract in a manner similar to a derivative, 

according to a specified interest rate, financial instrument price, foreign 

exchange rate, underlying index or other variable. Embedded derivatives are 

treated as separate contracts and are recorded at fair value if their economic 

characteristics and risks are not closely related to those of the host contract 

and the host contract is not itself recorded at fair value through the statement 

of earnings. Embedded derivatives that meet the definition of an insurance 

contract are accounted for and measured as an insurance contract.

to value a derivative depends on the contractual terms of, and specific risks 

EQ U IT Y

inherent in the instrument, as well as the availability of pricing information 

Financial instruments issued by Power Financial are classified as stated capital 

in the market. The Corporation and its subsidiaries generally use similar 

if they represent a residual interest in the assets of the Corporation. Preferred 

models to value similar instruments. Valuation models require a variety of 

shares are classified as equity if they are non-redeemable, or retractable only 

inputs, including contractual terms, market prices and rates, yield curves, 

at the Corporation’s option and any dividends are discretionary. Costs that are 

credit curves, measures of volatility, prepayment rates and correlations of 

directly attributable to the issue of share capital are recognized as a deduction 

such inputs.

from retained earnings, net of income tax.

To  qualify  for  hedge  accounting,  the  relationship  between  the  hedged 

Reser ves  are  composed  of  share-based  compensation  and  other 

item and the hedging instrument must meet several strict conditions on 

comprehensive income. Share-based compensation reserves represent the 

documentation, probability of occurrence, hedge effectiveness and reliability 

vesting of share options less share options exercised. Other comprehensive 

of measurement. If these conditions are not met, then the relationship 

income represents the total of the unrealized foreign exchange gains (losses) 

does not qualify for hedge accounting treatment and both the hedged item 

on translation of foreign operations, the unrealized gains (losses) on available-

and the hedging instrument are reported independently, as if there was no 

for-sale assets, the unrealized gains (losses) on cash flow hedges, and the 

hedging relationship.

share of other comprehensive income of jointly controlled corporations 

Where a hedging relationship exists, the Corporation and its subsidiaries 

and associate.

document all relationships between hedging instruments and hedged items, 

Non-controlling  interest  represents  the  proportion  of  equity  that  is 

as well as its risk management objectives and strategy for undertaking various 

attributable to minority shareholders.

hedge transactions. This process includes linking derivatives that are used in 

hedging transactions to specific assets and liabilities on the balance sheets 

or to specific firm commitments or forecasted transactions. The Corporation 

and its subsidiaries also assess, both at the hedge’s inception and on an 

ongoing basis, whether derivatives that are used in hedging transactions are 

effective in offsetting changes in fair values or cash flows of hedged items. 

Hedge effectiveness is reviewed quarterly through correlation testing.

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SHARE- BASED PAYM ENTS

INCOM E TA XES

The  fair  value-based  method  of  accounting  is  used  for  the  valuation  of 

The income tax expense for the period represents the sum of current income 

compensation expense for options granted to employees. Compensation 

tax and deferred income tax. Income tax is recognized as an expense or 

expense is recognized as an increase to operating and administrative expenses 

income in the statements of earnings, except to the extent that it relates 

in the statements of earnings over the period that the stock options vest, with 

to items that are not recognized in the statements of earnings (whether in 

a corresponding increase in share-based compensation reserves. When the 

other comprehensive income or directly in equity), in which case the income 

stock options are exercised, the proceeds, together with the amount recorded 

tax is also recognized in other comprehensive income or directly in equity.

in share-based compensation reserves, are added to the stated capital of the 

entity issuing the corresponding shares.

Current income tax  Current income tax is based on taxable income for 

the year. Current tax liabilities (assets) for the current and prior periods are 

The Corporation and its subsidiaries recognize a liability for cash-settled 

measured at the amount expected to be paid to (recovered from) the taxation 

awards, including those granted under Performance Share Unit plans and 

authorities using the rates that have been enacted or substantively enacted 

the Deferred Share Unit plans. Compensation expense is recognized as 

at the balance sheet date. Current tax assets and current income tax liabilities 

an increase to operating and administrative expenses in the statement of 

are offset, if a legally enforceable right exists to offset the recognized amounts 

earnings, net of related hedges, and a liability is recognized on the balance 

and the entity intends either to settle on a net basis, or to realize the assets 

sheets over the period, if any. The liability is remeasured at fair value at each 

and settle the liabilities simultaneously.

reporting period with the change in the liability recorded in operating and 

administrative expenses.

FOREIG N CU RRENCY TR AN SL ATION

The  Corporation  and  its  subsidiaries  operate  with  multiple  functional 

currencies. The Corporation’s financial statements are prepared in Canadian 

dollars, which is the functional and presentation currency of the Corporation.

Assets  and  liabilities  denominated  in  foreign  currencies  are  translated 

into each entity’s functional currency at exchange rates prevailing at the 

balance sheet dates for monetary items and at exchange rates prevailing 

at the transaction date for non-monetary items. Revenues and expenses 

denominated in foreign currencies are translated into each entity’s functional 

currency at an average of daily rates. Realized and unrealized exchange gains 

and losses are included in net investment income and are not material to the 

financial statements of the Corporation.

Translation of net investment in foreign operations  For the purpose of 

presenting financial statements, assets and liabilities are translated into 

Canadian dollars at the rate of exchange prevailing at the balance sheet dates 

and all revenues and expenses are translated at an average of daily rates. 

Unrealized foreign currency translation gains and losses on the Corporation’s 

net investment in its foreign operations and jointly controlled corporations 

and associate are presented as a component of other comprehensive income. 

Unrealized foreign currency translation gains and losses are recognized in 

earnings when there has been a disposal of a foreign operation or a jointly 

controlled corporation.

POLICYHOLDER B EN EFITS

A provision for tax uncertainties which meet the probable threshold for 

recognition is measured based on the probability weighted average approach.

Deferred income tax   Deferred income tax is the tax expected to be payable 

or recoverable on differences arising between the carrying amounts of assets 

and liabilities in the financial statements and the corresponding tax basis used 

in the computation of taxable income and on unused tax attributes and is 

accounted for using the balance sheet liability method. Deferred tax liabilities 

are generally recognized for all taxable temporary differences and deferred 

tax assets are recognized to the extent that it is probable that future taxable 

profits will be available against which deductible temporary differences and 

unused tax attributes can be utilized.

Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured at the tax rates expected to 

apply in the year when the asset is realized or the liability is settled, based on 

tax rates and tax laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted at the 

balance sheet date. Deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities are offset, 

if a legally enforceable right exists to net current tax assets against current 

tax liabilities and the deferred taxes relate to the same taxable entity and the 

same taxation authority.

The carrying amount of deferred tax assets is reviewed at each balance sheet 

date and reduced to the extent that it is no longer probable that sufficient 

future taxable profits will be available to allow all or part of the deferred 

tax asset to be utilized. Unrecognized deferred tax assets are reassessed at 

each balance sheet date and are recognized to the extent that it has become 

probable that future taxable profits will allow the deferred tax asset to 

be recovered.

Deferred tax liabilities are recognized for taxable temporary differences 

Policyholder benefits include benefits and claims on life insurance contracts, 

arising on investments in the subsidiaries, jointly controlled corporations 

maturity payments, annuity payments and surrenders. Gross benefits and 

and associate, except where the group controls the timing of the reversal of 

claims for life insurance contracts include the cost of all claims arising during 

the temporary differences and it is probable that the temporary differences 

the year and settlement of claims. Death claims and surrenders are recorded 

will not reverse in the foreseeable future.

on the basis of notifications received. Maturities and annuity payments are 

recorded when due.

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LEASES

for offsetting financial assets and financial liabilities. The Corporation has 

Leases that do not transfer substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership 

evaluated the impact of this standard and has determined that it will not 

are classified as operating leases. Payments made under operating leases, 

impact the presentation of its financial statements.

where the Corporation and its subsidiaries are the lessee, are charged to net 

IFRS 9 – Financial Instruments  The IASB issued IFRS 9, Financial Instruments 

earnings over the period of use.

in 2010 to replace IAS 39, Financial Instruments: Recognition and Measurement. 

Where the Corporation and its subsidiaries are the lessor under an operating 

The IASB intends to make further changes in financial instruments accounting, 

lease for its investment property, the assets subject to the lease arrangement 

and has separated its project to amend IFRS 9 into three phases: classification 

are  presented  within  the  balance  sheets.  Income  from  these  leases  is 

and measurement, impairment methodology and hedge accounting.

recognized in the statements of earnings on a straight-line basis over the 

>  The IASB released a proposal to amend the classification and measurement 

lease term.

EARN ING S PER COM MON SHARE

Basic earnings per common share is determined by dividing net earnings 

available to common shareholders by the weighted average number of 

common shares outstanding for the year. Diluted earnings per common share 

is determined using the same method as basic earnings per common share, 

except that the weighted average number of common shares outstanding 

includes the potential dilutive effect of outstanding stock options granted 

by the Corporation and its subsidiaries, as determined by the treasury 

stock method.

FUTU RE ACCOU NTING CHANG ES

The Corporation and its subsidiaries continuously monitor the potential 

changes proposed by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) 

and analyze the effect that changes in the standards may have on their 

consolidated financial statements when they become effective.

provisions of IFRS 9 with an additional limited amendment to the standard 

introducing a new category for classification of certain financial assets 

of fair value through other comprehensive income. The IASB intends to 

release a final IFRS on this phase in the first half of 2014.

>  The IASB released a revised exposure draft in March 2013 on the expected 

loss impairment method to be used for financial assets. The IASB intends 

to release a final IFRS on this phase in the first half of 2014.

>  The IASB has finalized deliberations on the criteria for hedge accounting 

and measuring effectiveness and released the final hedge accounting 

phase in November 2013. The Corporation is evaluating the impact this 

standard will have on the presentation of its financial statements.

The full impact of IFRS 9 on the Corporation and its subsidiaries will be 

evaluated after the remaining stages of the IASB’s project to replace IAS 39. 

In July 2013, the IASB tentatively decided to defer the mandatory effective 

date of IFRS 9, which will not be set until the finalization of the impairment 

methodology and classification and measurement requirements phases. The 

IAS 32 – Financial Instruments: Presentation  Effective January 1, 2014, the 

Corporation and its subsidiaries continue to actively monitor this standard. 

Corporation will adopt the guidance in the amendments to IAS 32, Financial 

In the case of Lifeco, this is done in combination with the monitoring of 

Instruments: Presentation. The amended standard clarifies the requirements 

developments to IFRS 4.

 NOTE 3  CHANGES IN ACCOUNTING POLICIES

PEN SION PL AN S AN D OTH ER 
POST- EM PLOYM ENT B EN EFITS

Further, the revised standard includes changes to how the defined benefit 

obligation and the fair value of the plan assets and the components of the 

On January 1, 2013, the Corporation adopted revised IAS 19 (IAS 19R), Employee 

pension expense are presented and disclosed within the financial statements 

Benef its.  In  accordance  with  the  required  transitional  provisions,  the 

of an entity, including the separation of the total amount of the pension plans 

Corporation and its subsidiaries retrospectively applied the revised standard. 

and other post-employment benefits expense between amounts recognized 

The 2012 comparative financial information in the financial statements and 

in the statements of earnings (service costs and net interest costs) and in the 

related notes has been restated accordingly.

statements of comprehensive income (remeasurements). Disclosures relating 

The amendments made to IAS 19 include the elimination of the corridor 

approach for actuarial gains and losses which resulted in those gains and 

losses being recognized immediately through other comprehensive income. 

As a result, the net pension asset or liability reflects the funded status of the 

to retirement benefit plans include discussions concerning the pension plan 

risk, sensitivity analysis, an explanation of items recognized in the financial 

statements and descriptions of the amount, timing and uncertainty of the 

future cash flows.

pension plans on the balance sheets. In addition, all service costs, including 

In accordance with the transitional provisions in IAS 19R, this change has 

curtailments and settlements, are recognized immediately in net earnings.

been applied retroactively, which resulted in a decrease to opening equity at 

Additionally, the expected return on plan assets is no longer applied to the fair 

value of the assets to calculate the benefit cost. Under the revised standard, 

the same discount rate must be applied to the benefit obligation and the 

plan assets to determine the net interest cost. This discount rate for the net 

January 1, 2012 of $474 million (decrease of $311 million in shareholders’ equity 

and $163 million in non-controlling interests), with an additional decrease 

to equity of $233 million (decrease of $155 million in shareholders’ equity and 

$78 million in non-controlling interests) at December 31, 2012.

interest cost is determined by reference to market yields at the end of the 

The financial statement items restated due to IAS 19R include other assets, 

reporting period on high quality corporate bonds.

other liabilities, investments in jointly controlled corporations and associate, 

retained  earnings,  reser ves  (other  comprehensive  income)  and  non-

controlling interests disclosed in the financial statements.

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The impact of this change in accounting policy on total comprehensive income is as follows:

DECEMBER 31

Total comprehensive income as previously reported

Adjustment to net earnings

Operating and administrative expenses

Share of earnings of investments in jointly controlled corporations and associate

Income taxes

Adjustment to other comprehensive income

Actuarial gains (losses) on defined benefit pension plans

Income taxes

Share of other comprehensive income of investments in jointly controlled corporations and associate

Restated total comprehensive income

The impact of this change in accounting policy on the balance sheets is as follows:

ASSETS

Investments in jointly controlled corporations and associate

Other assets

Deferred tax assets

Total assets

LIABILITIES

Other liabilities

Deferred tax liabilities

Total liabilities

EQUITY

Retained earnings

Reserves (other comprehensive income)

Total shareholders’ equity

Non-controlling interests

Total equity

Total liabilities and equity

2012

2,737

(12)

(4)

4

(12)

(297)

83

(7)

(221)

2,504

DECEMBER 31, 2012

JANUARY 1, 2012

(28)

(285)

53

(260)

642

(195)

447

53

(519)

(466)

(241)

(707)

(260)

(17)

(257)

23

(251)

361

(138)

223

61

(372)

(311)

(163)

(474)

(251)

Due to the change in consolidated net earnings in 2012, basic and diluted earnings per share for the year ended December 31, 2012 decreased by $0.01.

IFRS 10 – CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS  On January 1, 2013, 

In addition, in circumstances where the segregated fund is invested in 

the Corporation adopted IFRS 10, Consolidated Financial Statements (IFRS 10). 

structured entities and is deemed to control this entity, Lifeco has presented 

The Corporation has evaluated whether or not to consolidate an entity based 

the non-controlling ownership interest within the segregated funds for 

on a revised definition of control. The standard defines control as dependent 

the risk of policyholders as equal and offsetting amounts with assets and 

on the power of the investor to direct the relevant activities of the investee, 

liabilities. This change did not impact the net earnings and equity of the 

the ability of the investor to derive variable benefits from its holdings in 

Corporation, however it resulted in an increase to segregated funds for the 

the investee, and a direct link between the power to direct activities and 

risk of policyholders as equal and offsetting amounts on the balance sheets 

receive benefits.

with assets and liabilities of $484 million at December 31, 2012 and $403 million 

The Corporation assessed the impact of the adoption of IFRS 10 on all its 

at January 1, 2012.

holdings and other investees, resulting in the following adjustments:

The application of IFRS 10 for segregated funds for the risk of policyholders 

Insurance  and  investment  contracts  on  account  of  segregated 

fund policyholders  Lifeco assessed the revised definition of control for the 

segregated funds for the risk of policyholders and concluded that the revised 

may continue to evolve as European insurers are required to adopt IFRS 10 

on January 1, 2014. Lifeco will continue to monitor these and other IFRS 10 

developments.

definition of control was not significantly impacted. Lifeco will continue 

See Note 12 for additional information on the presentation and disclosure of 

to present the segregated funds for the risk of policyholders as equal and 

these structures.

offsetting amounts with assets and liabilities within the balance sheets and 

has expanded disclosure on the nature of these entities and the related risks.

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Capital trust securities  Canada Life Capital Trust and Great-West Life 

and structured entities. The adoption of this standard increased the disclosure 

Capital Trust (the capital trusts) were consolidated by Lifeco under IAS 27, 

concerning  the  subsidiaries,  joint  arrangements  and  investments  in 

Consolidated and Separate Financial Statements. The capital trusts will no 

associate by the Corporation but had no impact on the financial results of 

longer be consolidated in the Corporation’s financial statements as Lifeco’s 

the Corporation.

investment in the capital trusts does not have exposure to variable returns 

and therefore does not meet the revised definition of control in IFRS 10. The 

change in consolidation did not impact the net earnings and equity of the 

Corporation, however the deconsolidation resulted in an increase to bonds of 

$45 million at December 31, 2012 and $282 million at January 1, 2012, both with 

corresponding increases to the capital trust debentures on the balance sheets.

IFRS 13 – FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENT  On January 1, 2013, the Corporation 

adopted IFRS 13, Fair Value Measurement. The standard consolidates the fair 

value measurement and disclosure guidance into one standard. Fair value is 

defined as the price that would be received on the sale of an asset or paid to 

transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants. The 

standard had no significant impact on the measurement of the Corporation’s 

Other  Also as a result of the adoption of IFRS 10, Lifeco reclassified on the 

assets and liabilities but does require additional disclosure related to fair 

balance sheets $47 million between shares and investment properties at 

value measurement (see Note 28). The standard has been applied on a 

December 31, 2012 and $48 million at January 1, 2012. The Corporation also 

prospective basis.

reclassified $41 million of bonds, and debentures and debt instruments at 

December 31, 2012 and $39 million at January 1, 2012.

IAS 1 – PRESENTATION OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS  On January 1, 2013, 

the Corporation adopted the guidance of the amended IAS 1, Presentation of 

IFRS 11 – JOINT ARRANGEMENTS  On January 1, 2013, the Corporation 

Financial Statements. Under the amended standard, other comprehensive 

adopted the guidance in IFRS 11, Joint Arrangements (IFRS 11), which separates 

income is classified by nature and grouped according to items that will be 

jointly controlled entities between joint operations and joint ventures. The 

reclassified subsequently to net earnings (when specific conditions are met) 

standard eliminates the option of using proportionate consolidation in 

and those that will not be reclassified. This revised standard relates only to 

accounting for interests in joint ventures and requires entities to use the 

presentation and has not impacted the financial results of the Corporation. 

equity method of accounting for interests in joint ventures. The Corporation 

The amendments have been applied retroactively.

concluded that Parjointco constitutes a joint venture as the contractual 

arrangement provides the parties to the joint arrangement with right to the 

net assets instead of the individual assets and obligations. Consequently, the 

Corporation will continue to record its investment in this jointly controlled 

corporation using the equity method of accounting. The adoption of this 

standard had no impact on the financial statements of the Corporation.

IFRS 12 – DISCLOSURE OF INTERESTS IN OTHER ENTITIES  On January 1, 

2013, the Corporation adopted the guidance of IFRS 12, Disclosure of Interests 

in Other Entities. The standard requires enhanced disclosure, including how 

control was determined and any restrictions that might exist on consolidated 

assets and liabilities presented by subsidiaries, joint arrangements, associates, 

IFRS 7 – FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS: DISCLOSURE  On January 1, 2013, the 

Corporation adopted the guidance in the amendments to IFRS 7, Financial 

Instruments: Disclosure which introduces financial instrument disclosures 

related to rights of offset and related arrangements under master netting 

agreements. This revised standard relates only to disclosure and has not 

impacted the financial results of the Corporation (see Note 27).

OTHER COMPARATIVE FIGURES  During the year, the Corporation and 

its subsidiaries reclassified other comparative figures for presentation 

adjustments (Notes 6, 10, 13, 17 and 24). The reclassifications had no impact 

on the equity or net earnings.

 NOTE 4  IRISH LIFE GROUP LIMITED ACQUISITION

On July 18, 2013, Lifeco, through its wholly owned subsidiary Canada Life 

$50 million. With the closing of the acquisition of Irish Life by Lifeco on July 18, 

Limited, completed the acquisition of all of the shares of Irish Life.

2013, the subscription receipts were exchanged on a one-for-one basis for 

The life and pension operations of Lifeco’s Irish subsidiary, Canada Life (Ireland), 

are being combined with the operations of Irish Life, retaining the Irish Life 

brand name. Irish Life has a strong brand with a broad product offering, and 

a wide, multi-channel distribution network, similar to Lifeco’s operations 

in Canada.

This in-market acquisition is expected to transform Lifeco’s business in 

Ireland into a market leader in the life insurance, pension and investment 

management sectors. Irish Life employs a similar and consistent strategy 

to Lifeco in that it aims to maximize shareholder returns in a low risk and 

capital-efficient manner.

Funding for the transaction included the net proceeds of the February 19, 2013 

issuance  by  Lifeco  of  approximately  $1.25  billion  subscription  receipts, 

completed  on  March  12,  2013.  That  offering  comprised  a  $650  million 

bought deal public offering as well as concurrent private placements of 

subscription  receipts  by  Power  Financial  of  $550  million  and  by  IGM  of 

48,660,000 common shares of Lifeco, of which 21,410,000 and 1,950,000 were 

issued to Power Financial and IGM, respectively. The balance of the funding for 

the transaction came from a euro-denominated debt issuance and internal 

cash resources.

On April 18, 2013 Lifeco issued €500 million of 10-year bonds denominated in 

euros with an annual coupon of 2.50%. The bonds, rated A+ by Standard & 

Poor’s Ratings Services, are listed on the Irish Stock Exchange. The euro-

denominated debt has been designated as a hedge against a portion of Lifeco’s 

net investment in euro-denominated foreign operations with changes in 

foreign exchange on the debt instrument recorded in other comprehensive 

income. Lifeco has also entered into foreign exchange forward contracts to 

fix the euro to the British pound rate on approximately €300 million of the net 

investment in Irish Life, which has been designated as a hedge.

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The amounts assigned by Lifeco to the assets acquired, goodwill, and liabilities assumed on July 18, 2013, reported as at December 31, 2013, are below:

Acquisition consideration

ASSETS ACQUIRED

Cash and cash equivalents

Invested assets

Reinsurance assets

Intangible assets

Other assets

Investments on account of segregated fund policyholders

Total assets acquired

LIABILITIES ASSUMED

Insurance contract liabilities

Investment contract liabilities

Subordinated debentures and debt instruments

Other liabilities

Insurance and investment contract liabilities on account of segregated fund policyholders

Total liabilities assumed

Net value of assets acquired

Goodwill

1,788

554

4,883

2,963

247

508

36,348

45,503

6,160

194

443

948

36,348

44,093

1,410

378

During  the  fourth  quarter  of  2013,  Lifeco  substantially  completed  its 

during the measurement period. Adjustments were made to the provisional 

comprehensive evaluation of the fair value of the net assets acquired from 

amounts disclosed in the September 30, 2013 unaudited interim condensed 

Irish Life and the purchase price allocation. As a result, initial goodwill of 

consolidated financial statements for the recognition and measurement 

$554 million, recognized upon the acquisition of Irish Life on July 18, 2013 

of intangible assets, contingent liabilities and other provisions, changes 

in  the  Irish  Group  Limited  Acquisition  note  to  the  September  30,  2013 

in actuarial assumptions used in determining the fair value for insurance 

unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements, has been 

contract liabilities, and the related deferred taxes.

adjusted in the fourth quarter of 2013, as a result of valuations received 

The following provides the change in the carrying value of the goodwill on the acquisition of Irish Life to December 31, 2013:

Initial Irish Life goodwill, July 18, 2013, previously reported

Recognition and measurement of intangible assets

Adjustment to contingent liabilities and other provisions

Adjustment to insurance contract liabilities

Deferred tax liability on adjustments to purchase price allocation

Adjusted balance, July 18, 2013

554

(247)

30

15

26

378

The goodwill represents the excess of the purchase price over the fair value 

From  date  of  acquisition  to  December  31,  2013,  Irish  Life  contributed 

of the net assets, representing the synergies or future economic benefits 

$526 million in revenue and $85 million in net earnings (excludes after-tax 

arising from other assets acquired that are not individually identified and 

restructuring expenses incurred by Irish Life). These amounts are included in 

separately recognized in the acquisition of Irish Life. Goodwill is not deductible 

the statements of earnings and comprehensive income for the twelve months 

for tax purposes.

ended December 31, 2013.

Lifeco will finalize the purchase accounting for the Irish Life acquisition in 

During  the  twelve  months  ended  December  31,  2013,  Lifeco  incurred 

the first six months of 2014. Balance sheet items that are incomplete are 

restructuring and acquisition expenses related to Irish Life of $94 million 

insurance contract liabilities. Lifeco is completing experience studies on 

(Note 24).

certain insurance contract liabilities. As a result, the excess of the purchase 

price over the fair value of the net assets acquired representing goodwill could 

be adjusted for these insurance contract liabilities retrospectively during 

future reporting periods in the first six months of 2014. The audited financial 

Supplemental pro-forma revenue and net earnings for the combined entity, 

as though the acquisition date for this business combination had been as 

of the beginning of the annual reporting period, has not been included as 

it is impracticable, since Irish Life had a different financial reporting basis 

statements at December 31, 2013 reflect Lifeco management’s best estimate 

than Lifeco.

of the purchase price allocation.

Lifeco  has  recognized  $48  million  of  contingent  liabilities  for  Irish  Life 

within  other  liabilities.  The  potential  outcome  of  these  matters  is  not 

yet determinable.

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Cash

Cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents

DECEMBER 31, 2013

DECEMBER 31, 2012

JANUARY 1, 2012

1,930

2,414

4,344

1,152

2,161

3,313

912

2,473

3,385

At December 31, 2013, cash amounting to $112 million was restricted for use by the subsidiaries ($34 million at December 31, 2012 and $41 million 

at January 1, 2012).

 NOTE 6  INVESTMENTS

CARRYING VALU ES AN D FAIR VALU ES

Carrying values and estimated fair values of investments are as follows:

DECEMBER 31, 2013

DECEMBER 31, 2012

JANUARY 1, 2012

CARRYING 
VALUE

FAIR 
VALUE

CARRYING 
VALUE

FAIR 
VALUE

CARRYING 
VALUE

FAIR 
VALUE

Bonds

Designated as fair value through profit or loss[1]

68,051

68,051

62,937

62,937

60,087

60,087

Classified as fair value through profit or loss[1]

Available for sale

Loans and receivables

Mortgages and other loans

Loans and receivables

2,053

8,370

11,855

90,329

2,053

8,370

12,672

91,146

2,113

7,407

10,934

83,391

2,113

7,407

12,438

84,895

1,853

7,318

9,744

79,002

1,853

7,318

10,785

80,043

24,591

25,212

22,548

23,859

21,226

22,514

Designated as fair value through profit or loss[1]

324

324

249

249

292

292

Shares

Designated as fair value through profit or loss[1]

Available for sale

Investment properties

Loans to policyholders

24,915

25,536

22,797

24,108

21,518

22,806

7,297

749

8,046

4,288

7,332

7,297

749

8,046

4,288

7,332

5,949

812

6,761

3,572

7,082

5,949

812

6,761

3,572

7,082

5,454

906

6,360

3,249

7,162

5,454

906

6,360

3,249

7,162

134,910

136,348

123,603

126,418

117,291

119,620

[1]  Investments can be categorized as fair value through profit or loss in two ways: designated as fair value through profit or loss at the option of management, 

or classified as fair value through profit or loss if they are actively traded for the purpose of earning investment income.

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS NOTE 6  INVESTMENTS (CONTINUED)

BON DS AN D MORTGAG ES

Carrying value of bonds and mortgages due over the current and non-current term is as follows:

DECEMBER 31, 2013

Bonds

Mortgage loans

DECEMBER 31, 2012

Bonds

Mortgage loans

JANUARY 1, 2012

Bonds

Mortgage loans

1 YEAR OR LESS

1-5 YEARS

OVER 5 YEARS

TOTAL

TERM TO MATURIT Y

CARRYING VALUE

9,571

2,465

12,036

17,774

11,472

29,246

62,616

10,635

73,251

89,961

24,572

114,533

CARRYING VALUE

1 YEAR OR LESS

1-5 YEARS

OVER 5 YEARS

TOTAL

TERM TO MATURIT Y

8,351

2,057

10,408

16,899

10,069

26,968

57,789

10,401

68,190

1 YEAR OR LESS

1-5 YEARS

OVER 5 YEARS

TERM TO MATURIT Y

7,627

2,042

9,669

17,450

8,916

26,366

53,649

10,249

63,898

83,039

22,527

105,566

CARRYING VALUE

TOTAL

78,726

21,207

99,933

The table shown above excludes the carrying value of impaired bonds and mortgages, as the ultimate timing of collectability is uncertain.

IM PAIRED INVESTM ENTS , ALLOWANCE FOR CREDIT LOS SES , INVESTM ENTS WITH RESTRUCTU RED TERM S

Carrying amount of impaired investments is as follows:

Impaired amounts by type

Fair value through profit or loss

Available for sale

Loans and receivables

Total

DECEMBER 31, 2013

DECEMBER 31, 2012

JANUARY 1, 2012

384

19

34

437

365

27

41

433

290

51

36

377

The allowance for credit losses and changes in the allowance for credit losses related to investments classified as loans and receivables are as follows:

DECEMBER 31

Balance, beginning of year

Net provision (recovery) for credit losses

Write-offs, net of recoveries

Other (including foreign exchange rate changes)

Balance, end of year

2013

2012

22

2

–

2

26

37

(9)

(5)

(1)

22

The allowance for credit losses is supplemented by the provision for future credit losses included in insurance contract liabilities.

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 NOTE 6  INVESTMENTS (CONTINUED)

N ET INVESTM ENT INCOM E

YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2013

Regular net investment income:

Investment income earned

MORTGAGE 
AND OTHER
LOANS

BONDS

SHARES

INVESTMENT 
PROPERTIES

OTHER

TOTAL

3,733

927

242

276

461

5,639

Net realized gains (losses) (available for sale)

Net realized gains (losses) (other classifications)

Net recovery (provision) for credit losses (loans and receivables)

Other income (expenses)

64

30

–

–

–

55

(2)

(3)

8

–

–

–

3,827

977

250

Changes in fair value on fair value through profit or loss assets:

Net realized/unrealized gains (losses)  

(classified fair value through profit or loss)

Net realized/unrealized gains (losses)  

(designated fair value through profit or loss)

Net investment income

YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2012

Regular net investment income:

Investment income earned

Net realized gains (losses) (available for sale)

Net realized gains (losses) (other classifications)

Net recovery (provision) for credit losses (loans and receivables)

Other income (expenses)

Changes in fair value on fair value through profit or loss assets:

Net realized/unrealized gains (losses)  

(classified fair value through profit or loss)

Net realized/unrealized gains (losses)  

(designated fair value through profit or loss)

Net investment income

(68)

(3,783)

(3,851)

(24)

BONDS

3,687

124

10

1

–

3,822

22

2,181

2,203

6,025

–

–

–

(68)

208

–

152

152

360

–

–

–

(88)

373

72

85

(2)

(159)

5,635

–

(63)

(138)

(138)

235

(2,911)

(2,974)

2,661

3

–

3

2

858

860

980

1,110

MORTGAGE 
AND OTHER
LOANS

SHARES

INVESTMENT 
PROPERTIES

OTHER

TOTAL

230

255

532

946

–

46

8

(12)

988

5

–

5

993

4

–

–

–

234

–

389

389

623

–

–

–

(63)

192

–

104

104

296

–

1

–

(69)

464

5,650

128

57

9

(144)

5,700

2

29

(28)

(26)

438

2,646

2,675

8,375

During the year, Lifeco reclassified certain regular net investment income to fair value through profit or loss for presentation adjustments.

Investment income earned comprises income from investments that are: 

distributions. Investment properties income includes rental income earned 

i) classified as available for sale, loans and receivables; and ii) classified or 

on investment properties, ground rent income earned on leased and sub-

designated as fair value through profit or loss. Investment income from 

leased land, fee recoveries, lease cancellation income, and interest and other 

bonds and mortgages and other loans includes interest income and premium 

investment income earned on investment properties.

and discount amortization. Income from shares includes dividends and 

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INVESTM ENT PROPERTIES

The carrying value of investment properties and changes in the carrying value of investment properties are as follows:

DECEMBER 31

Balance, beginning of year

Acquisition of Irish Life

Additions

Change in fair value through profit or loss

Disposals

Foreign exchange rate changes

Balance, end of year

2013

3,572

248

182

152

(82)

216

4,288

2012

3,249

–

166

104

–

53

3,572

TR AN SFERRED FINANCIAL AS SETS

fluctuates. Included in the collateral deposited with Lifeco’s lending agent 

Lifeco engages in securities lending to generate additional income. Lifeco’s 

is cash collateral of $20 million as at December 31, 2013 ($141 million as at 

securities custodians are used as lending agents. Collateral, which exceeds 

December 31, 2012). In addition, the securities lending agent indemnifies Lifeco 

the market value of the loaned securities, is deposited by the borrower 

against borrower risk, meaning that the lending agent agrees contractually to 

with Lifeco’s lending agent and maintained by the lending agent until the 

replace securities not returned due to a borrower default. As at December 31, 

underlying security has been returned. The market value of the loaned 

2013, Lifeco had loaned securities with a market value of $5,204 million 

securities is monitored on a daily basis by the lending agent, who obtains 

($5,930 million as at December 31, 2012).

or refunds additional collateral as the fair value of the loaned securities 

 NOTE 7  FUNDS HELD BY CEDING INSURERS

Included in funds held by ceding insurers of $10,832 million at December 31, 2013 

the agreement, CLIRE is required to put amounts on deposit with Standard 

($10,599 million at December 31, 2012 and $9,978 million at January 1, 2012) is 

Life and CLIRE has assumed the credit risk on the portfolio of assets included 

an agreement with Standard Life Assurance Limited (Standard Life). During 

in the amounts on deposit. These amounts on deposit are included in funds 

2008, Canada Life International Re Limited (CLIRE), Lifeco’s indirect wholly 

held by ceding insurers on the balance sheets. Income and expenses arising 

owned Irish reinsurance subsidiary, signed an agreement with Standard Life, 

from the agreement are included in net investment income on the statements 

a U.K.-based provider of life, pension and investment products, to assume 

of earnings.

by way of indemnity reinsurance a large block of payout annuities. Under 

At December 31, 2013 CLIRE had amounts on deposit of $9,848 million ($9,951 million at December 31, 2012 and $9,411 million at January 1, 2012). The details of 

the funds on deposit and related credit risk on the funds are as follows:

CARRYING VALU ES AN D ESTIMATED FAIR VALU ES

Cash and cash equivalents

Bonds

Other assets

Supporting:

Reinsurance liabilities

Surplus

DECEMBER 31, 2013

DECEMBER 31, 2012

JANUARY 1, 2012

CARRYING 
VALUE

FAIR 
VALUE

CARRYING 
VALUE

FAIR 
VALUE

CARRYING 
VALUE

70

9,619

159

9,848

9,402

446

9,848

70

9,619

159

9,848

9,402

446

9,848

120

9,655

176

9,951

9,406

545

9,951

120

9,655

176

9,951

9,406

545

9,951

49

9,182

180

9,411

9,082

329

9,411

FAIR 
VALUE

49

9,182

180

9,411

9,082

329

9,411

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CARRYING VALU E OF BON DS BY I S SU ER AN D IN DUSTRY SECTOR

The following table provides details of the carrying value of bonds included in the funds on deposit by issuer and industry sector:

DECEMBER 31, 2013

DECEMBER 31, 2012

JANUARY 1 , 2012

Bonds issued or guaranteed by:

Canadian federal government

Provincial, state and municipal governments

U.S. treasury and other U.S. agencies

Other foreign governments

Government-related

Supranationals

Asset-backed securities

Residential mortgage-backed securities

Banks

Other financial institutions

Basic materials

Communications

Consumer products

Industrial products/services

Natural resources

Real estate

Transportation

Utilities

Miscellaneous

Total bonds

AS SET Q UALIT Y

75

17

22

2,097

508

185

249

91

1,944

1,033

70

138

704

108

354

540

196

1,190

98

9,619

71

16

16

2,455

443

172

258

87

2,070

1,007

58

224

617

31

320

475

145

1,119

71

9,655

–

88

–

3,074

369

128

242

73

1,807

747

21

239

404

26

220

381

117

1,135

111

9,182

The following table provides details of the carrying value of the bond portfolio by credit rating:

BOND PORTFOLIO BY CREDIT RATING

DECEMBER 31, 2013

DECEMBER 31, 2012

JANUARY 1,2012

AAA

AA

A

BBB

BB and lower

Total bonds

2,669

2,382

3,666

546

356

9,619

3,103

2,183

3,539

507

323

9,655

3,520

1,819

3,116

468

259

9,182

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS NOTE 8  INVESTMENTS IN JOINTLY CONTROLLED CORPORATIONS AND ASSOCIATE

Investments in jointly controlled corporations and associate are composed 

Investments in jointly controlled corporations and associate also include 

principally of the Corporation’s 50% interest in Parjointco. As at December 31, 

Lifeco’s 30.4% investment, held through Irish Life, in Allianz Ireland, an unlisted 

2013, Parjointco held a 55.6% equity interest in Pargesa (55.6% as at December 31, 

general insurance company operating in Ireland.

2012), representing 75.4% of the voting rights.

Carrying value of the investments in jointly controlled corporations and associate is as follows:

DECEMBER 31

Carrying value, beginning of year

Acquisition of Irish Life

Share of earnings

Share of other comprehensive income (loss)

Dividends

Other

Carrying value, end of year

2013

2,121

207

134

274

(78)

6

2,664

2012

2,205

–

130

(107)

(65)

(42)

2,121

The net asset value of the Corporation’s indirect interest in Pargesa is approximately $2,927 million as at December 31, 2013. The carrying value of the investment 

in Pargesa is $2,437 million, or $1,902 million excluding the unrealized net gains of its underlying investments. Pargesa’s financial information as at and for the 

year ended December 31, 2013 can be obtained in its publicly available information.

 NOTE 9  OWNER-OCCUPIED PROPERTIES AND CAPITAL ASSETS

The carrying value of owner-occupied properties and capital assets and the changes in the carrying value of owner-occupied properties and capital assets 

are as follows:

DECEMBER 31

Cost, beginning of year

Acquisition of Irish Life

Additions

Disposal/retirements

Change in foreign exchange rates

Cost, end of year

Accumulated amortization, beginning of year

Amortization

Impairment

Disposal/retirements

Change in foreign exchange rates

Accumulated amortization, end of year

Carrying value, end of year

OWNER-
OCCUPIED 
PROPERTIES

CAPITAL 
ASSETS

2013

TOTAL

OWNER-
OCCUPIED 
PROPERTIES

CAPITAL 
ASSETS

607

907

1,514

577

49

23

–

14

693

(43)

(9)

–

–

–

(52)

641

30

85

(66)

12

79

108

(66)

26

968

1,661

(680)

(53)

(2)

54

(3)

(684)

284

(723)

(62)

(2)

54

(3)

(736)

925

–

33

–

(3)

607

(36)

(7)

–

–

–

(43)

564

846

–

93

(32)

–

907

(649)

(52)

–

24

(3)

(680)

227

2012

TOTAL

1,423

–

126

(32)

(3)

1,514

(685)

(59)

–

24

(3)

(723)

791

The following table provides details of the carrying value of owner-occupied properties and capital assets by geographic location:

Canada

United States

Europe

DECEMBER 31, 2013

DECEMBER 31, 2012

JANUARY 1, 2012

613

188

124

925

589

172

30

791

536

175

27

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 NOTE 10  OTHER ASSETS

Premiums in course of collection, accounts receivable  

and interest receivable

Deferred acquisition costs

Pension benefits [Note 26]

Income taxes receivable

Trading account assets

Prepaid expenses

Other

DECEMBER 31, 2013

DECEMBER 31, 2012

JANUARY 1, 2012

3,435

687

408

199

376

115

687

5,907

2,955

541

202

204

144

120

608

4,774

2,661

529

199

209

141

129

413

4,281

Total other assets of $4,772 million as at December 31, 2013 are to be realized within 12 months.

 NOTE 11  GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS

GOODWILL

The carrying value of the goodwill and changes in the carrying value of the goodwill are as follows:

2013

2012

COST

ACCUMUL ATED 
IMPAIRMENT

CARRYING 
VALUE

COST

ACCUMUL ATED 
IMPAIRMENT

CARRYING 
VALUE

9,563

(890)

378

17

100

–

–

–

(63)

–

8,673

378

17

37

–

9,703

(917)

8,786

–

–

(31)

(109)

–

–

27

–

–

–

(4)

(109)

8,673

10,058

(953)

9,105

9,563

(890)

DECEMBER 31, 2013

DECEMBER 31, 2012

JANUARY 1, 2012

1,142

3,028

1,970

1

131

1,443

1,250

140

9,105

1,142

3,028

1,563

1

123

1,443

1,250

123

8,673

1,142

3,028

1,563

1

127

1,500

1,302

123

8,786

DECEMBER 31

Balance, beginning of year

Acquisition of Irish Life [Note 4]

Additions

Change in foreign exchange rates

Other

Balance, end of year

ALLOCATION TO CASH G EN ER ATING U N ITS

Goodwill has been assigned to cash generating units as follows:

LIFECO

Canada

Group

Individual insurance / wealth management

Europe

Insurance and annuities

Reinsurance

United States

Financial services

IGM

Investors Group

Mackenzie

Other and corporate

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS NOTE 11  GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS (CONTINUED)

INTANG IB LE AS SETS

The carrying value of the intangible assets and changes in the carrying value of the intangible assets are as follows:

IN DEFIN ITE LIFE INTANG IB LE AS SETS

DECEMBER 31, 2013

Cost, beginning of year

Acquisition of Irish Life [Note 4]

Additions

Change in foreign exchange rates

Cost, end of year

Accumulated impairment, beginning of year

Impairment

Change in foreign exchange rates and other

Accumulated impairment, end of year

Carrying value, end of year

DECEMBER 31, 2012

Cost, beginning of year

Change in foreign exchange rates

Cost, end of year

Accumulated impairment, beginning of year

Change in foreign exchange rates

Accumulated impairment, end of year

Carrying value, end of year

JANUARY 1, 2012

Cost

Accumulated impairment

Carrying value

SHAREHOLDERS’ 
PORTION OF 
ACQUIRED 
FUTURE 
PARTICIPATING 
ACCOUNT 
PROFITS

CUSTOMER 
CONTRAC T-
REL ATED

2,264

354

–

–

134

2,398

(802)

–

(56)

(858)

CUSTOMER 
CONTRAC T-
REL ATED

2,321

(57)

2,264

(825)

23

(802)

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

354

–

354

–

–

–

BRANDS, 
TRADEMARKS 
AND TRADE 
NAMES

MUTUAL FUND 
MANAGEMENT 
CONTRAC TS

TOTAL

1,002

131

–

45

740

4,360

–

1

–

131

1

179

354

1,178

741

4,671

(91)

(34)

(7)

(132)

1,046

–

–

–

–

(893)

(34)

(63)

(990)

741

3,681

1,540

354

SHAREHOLDERS’ 
PORTION OF 
ACQUIRED 
FUTURE 
PARTICIPATING 
ACCOUNT 
PROFITS

BRANDS, 
TRADEMARKS 
AND TRADE 
NAMES

MUTUAL FUND 
MANAGEMENT 
CONTRAC TS

TOTAL

4,426

(66)

4,360

(919)

26

(893)

740

–

740

–

–

–

1,011

(9)

1,002

(94)

3

(91)

911

1,462

354

740

3,467

SHAREHOLDERS’ 
PORTION OF 
ACQUIRED 
FUTURE 
PARTICIPATING 
ACCOUNT 
PROFITS

BRANDS, 
TRADEMARKS 
AND TRADE 
NAMES

MUTUAL FUND 
MANAGEMENT 
CONTRAC TS

354

–

354

1,011

(94)

917

740

–

740

CUSTOMER 
CONTRAC T-
REL ATED

2,321

(825)

1,496

TOTAL

4,426

(919)

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FIN ITE LIFE INTANG IB LE AS SETS

DECEMBER 31, 2013

Cost, beginning of year

Acquisition of Irish Life [Note 4]

Additions

Disposal/redemption

Change in foreign exchange rates

Other, including write-off of assets fully amortized

Cost, end of year

Accumulated amortization, beginning of year

Amortization

Impairment

Disposal/redemption

Change in foreign exchange rates

Other, including write-off of assets fully amortized

Accumulated amortization, end of year

Carrying value, end of year

DECEMBER 31, 2012

Cost, beginning of year

Additions

Disposal/redemption

Change in foreign exchange rates

Other, including write-off of assets fully amortized

Cost, end of year

Accumulated amortization, beginning of year

Amortization

Disposal/redemption

Other, including write-off of assets fully amortized

Accumulated amortization, end of year

Carrying value, end of year

CUSTOMER 
CONTRAC T-
REL ATED

DISTRIBUTION 
CHANNELS

DISTRIBUTION 
CONTRAC TS

TECHNOLOGY 
AND PROPERT Y 
LEASES

SOFT WARE

DEFERRED 
SELLING 
COMMISSIONS

TOTAL

564

116

–

–

27

–

707

(235)

(39)

–

–

(6)

–

(280)

427

103

110

25

–

–

–

7

–

110

(34)

(3)

–

–

(1)

–

(38)

72

–

2

(1)

–

–

111

(41)

(8)

–

–

–

–

(49)

62

–

–

–

2

–

27

(25)

–

–

–

(2)

–

(27)

–

655

–

115

(1)

16

13

798

(352)

(82)

(3)

(1)

(9)

–

(447)

351

1,448

2,905

–

237

(84)

–

(222)

1,379

(752)

(210)

–

49

–

222

(691)

688

116

354

(86)

52

(209)

3,132

(1,439)

(342)

(3)

48

(18)

222

(1,532)

1,600

CUSTOMER 
CONTRAC T-
REL ATED

DISTRIBUTION 
CHANNELS

DISTRIBUTION 
CONTRAC TS

TECHNOLOGY 
AND PROPERT Y 
LEASES

SOFT WARE

DEFERRED 
SELLING 
COMMISSIONS

TOTAL

571

100

107

–

–

(7)

–

564

(204)

(31)

–

–

(235)

329

–

–

3

–

103

(29)

(5)

–

–

(34)

69

3

–

–

–

110

(33)

(8)

–

–

(41)

69

25

–

–

–

–

25

(22)

(3)

–

–

(25)

–

545

105

(19)

(3)

27

655

(295)

(72)

15

–

(352)

303

1,551

2,899

212

(103)

–

(212)

320

(122)

(7)

(185)

1,448

2,905

(800)

(223)

59

212

(752)

696

(1,383)

(342)

74

212

(1,439)

1,466

TOTAL

2,899

(1,383)

1,516

JANUARY 1, 2012

Cost

Accumulated impairment

Carrying value, end of year

CUSTOMER 
CONTRAC T-
REL ATED

DISTRIBUTION 
CHANNELS

DISTRIBUTION 
CONTRAC TS

TECHNOLOGY 
AND PROPERT Y 
LEASES

SOFT WARE

DEFERRED 
SELLING 
COMMISSIONS

571

(204)

367

100

(29)

71

107

(33)

74

25

(22)

3

545

(295)

250

1,551

(800)

751

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS NOTE 11  GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS (CONTINUED)

The Corporation and its subsidiaries conducted their annual impairment 

Fair value is determined using a combination of commonly accepted valuation 

testings of goodwill and intangible assets which resulted in impairment 

methodologies, namely comparable trading and transaction multiples 

charges  of  $37  million.  Lifeco  recognized  a  $34  million  intangible  asset 

and discounted cash flow analysis. Comparable trading and transaction 

impairment which reflects discontinued use of the Canada Life brand in 

multiples methodologies calculate value by applying multiples observed in 

Ireland as a result of the Irish Life acquisition. This impairment charge has 

the market against historical and projected results approved by management. 

been recorded in restructuring and acquisition expenses (Note 24). Also, Lifeco 

Value-in-use is calculated by discounting cash flow projections approved 

recognized an impairment charge of $3 million on software assets.

by management or board of directors covering an initial forecast period of 

RECOVER AB LE AMOU NT

three to five years. Value beyond the initial period is derived by applying a 

terminal value multiple to the final year of the initial projection period. For a 

For the purposes of annual impairment testing, goodwill has been allocated 

significant portion of the goodwill and intangible assets, the terminal value 

to the cash generating units which are the units expected to benefit from the 

multiple is a function of the discount rate (which ranges from 10% to 12.5%) 

synergies of the business combinations.

and the terminal growth rate (which ranges from 1.5% to 3.0%). The discount 

Any potential impairment of goodwill or intangible assets is identified by 

rate is reflective of the country- and product-specific cash flow risks and the 

comparing the recoverable amount to its carrying value. The recoverable 

terminal growth rate is estimated as the long-term average growth rate of 

amount is determined as the higher of fair value less cost to sell or value-in-use. 

sales, including inflation in the markets in which the Corporation and its 

subsidiaries operate.

 NOTE 12  SEGREGATED FUNDS AND OTHER STRUCTURED ENTITIES

Lifeco offers segregated fund products in Canada, the U.S. and Europe that 

SEG REGATED FU N DS AN D GUAR ANTEE EXPOSU RE

are referred to as segregated funds, separate accounts and unit-linked funds 

Lifeco offers retail segregated fund products, variable annuity products and 

in the respective markets. These funds are contracts issued by insurers 

unitized with profits products that provide for certain guarantees that are 

to segregated fund policyholders where the benefit is directly linked to 

tied to the fair values of the investment funds. While these products are 

the performance of the investments, the risks or rewards of the fair value 

similar to mutual funds, there is a key difference from mutual funds as the 

movements and net investment income is realized by the segregated fund 

segregated funds have certain guarantee features that protect the segregated 

policyholders. The segregated fund policyholders are required to select the 

fund policyholder from market declines in the underlying investments. These 

segregated funds that hold a range of underlying investments. While Lifeco 

guarantees are Lifeco’s primary exposure on these funds. Lifeco accounts for 

has legal title to the investments, there is a contractual obligation to pass 

these guarantees within insurance and investment contract liabilities in the 

along the investment results to the segregated fund policyholders and Lifeco 

financial statements. In addition to Lifeco’s exposure on the guarantees, the 

segregates these investments from those of the corporation itself.

fees earned by Lifeco on these products are impacted by the market value 

In Canada and the U.S., the segregated fund and separate account assets 

of these funds.

are legally separated from the general assets of Lifeco under the terms of 

In Canada, Lifeco offers retail segregated fund products through Great-West 

the policyholder agreement and cannot be used to settle obligations of 

Life,  London  Life  and  Canada  Life.  These  products  provide  guaranteed 

Lifeco. In Europe, the assets of the funds are functionally and constructively 

minimum  death  benefits  and  guaranteed  minimum  accumulation  on 

segregated from those of Lifeco. As a result of the legal and constructive 

maturity benefits.

arrangements of these funds, their assets and liabilities are presented within 

the balance sheets as line items titled investments on account of segregated 

fund policyholders and with an equal and offsetting liability titled insurance 

and investment contracts on account of segregated fund policyholders.

In circumstances where the segregated funds are invested in structured 

entities and are deemed to control the entity, Lifeco has presented the non-

controlling ownership interest within the segregated funds for the risk of 

policyholders as equal and offsetting amounts in the assets and liabilities. The 

amounts presented within are $772 million at December 31, 2013 ($484 million 

at December 31, 2012 and $403 million at January 1, 2012).

Within the statement of earnings, all segregated fund policyholders’ income, 

including fair value changes and net investment income, is credited to the 

segregated fund policyholders and reflected in the assets and liabilities on 

account of segregated fund policyholders within the balance sheets. As these 

amounts do not directly impact the revenues and expenses of Lifeco, these 

amounts are not included separately in the statements of earnings.

In the U.S., Lifeco offers variable annuities with guaranteed minimum death 

benefits through Great-West Financial. Most are a return of premium on 

death with the guarantee expiring at age 70.

In Europe, Lifeco offers unitized with profits products, which are similar 

to segregated fund products, but with pooling of policyholders’ funds and 

minimum credited interest rates.

Lifeco also offers guaranteed minimum withdrawal benefits products in 

Canada, the U.S. and Europe. These guaranteed minimum withdrawal 

benefits  products  offer  levels  of  death  and  maturity  guarantees.  At 

December 31, 2013, the amount of guaranteed minimum withdrawal benefits 

products in force in Canada, the U.S., Ireland and Germany was $2,674 million 

($2,110 million at December 31, 2012 and $1,256 million at January 1, 2012).

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Lifeco’s exposure to these guarantees is set out as follows:

DECEMBER 31, 2013

Canada

United States

Europe

Total

DECEMBER 31, 2012

Canada

United States

Europe

Total

JANUARY 1, 2012

Canada

United States

Europe

Total

FAIR VALUE

INCOME

MATURIT Y

DEATH

TOTAL

[1]

INVESTMENT DEFICIENCY BY BENEFIT T YPE

26,779

8,853

8,683

44,315

–

–

260

260

32

–

16

48

101

42

74

217

101

42

334

477

FAIR VALUE

INCOME

MATURIT Y

DEATH

TOTAL

[1]

INVESTMENT DEFICIENCY BY BENEFIT T YPE

24,192

7,272

3,665

35,129

–

–

552

552

29

–

40

69

181

59

71

311

181

59

624

864

FAIR VALUE

INCOME

MATURIT Y

DEATH

TOTAL

[1]

INVESTMENT DEFICIENCY BY BENEFIT T YPE

22,837

7,041

3,232

33,110

–

1

641

642

39

–

124

163

301

79

174

554

301

80

817

1,198

[1]  A policy can only receive a payout for one of the three trigger events (income election, maturity, or death). Total deficiency measures the point-in-time exposure 

assuming the most costly trigger event for each policy occurred on December 31, 2013, December 31, 2012 and January 1, 2012.

The investment deficiency measures the point-in-time exposure to a trigger 

For  further  details  on  Lifeco’s  risk  and  guarantee  exposure  and  the 

event (i.e. income election, maturity, or death) assuming it occurred on 

management of these risks, refer to “Risk Management and Control Practices” 

December 31, 2013. The actual cost to Lifeco will depend on the trigger event 

in the Lifeco section of the Corporation’s annual Management’s Discussion 

having occurred and the fair values at that time. The actual claims before tax 

and Analysis.

associated with these guarantees were approximately $24 million for the year 

ended December 31, 2013, with the majority arising in the Europe segment.

INVESTM ENTS ON ACCOU NT OF SEG REGATED FU N D POLICYHOLDERS

Cash and cash equivalents

Bonds

Mortgage loans

Shares and units in unit trusts

Mutual funds

Investment properties

Accrued income

Other liabilities/assets

Non-controlling mutual fund interest

DECEMBER 31, 2013

DECEMBER 31, 2012

JANUARY 1, 2012

11,374

34,405

2,427

62,882

41,555

8,284

160,927

380

(1,300)

772

160,779

4,837

24,070

2,303

35,154

34,100

6,149

106,613

239

(1,904)

484

105,432

5,334

21,594

2,303

32,651

31,234

5,457

98,573

287

(2,278)

403

96,985

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IN SU R ANCE AN D INVESTM ENT CONTR ACTS ON ACCOU NT OF SEG REGATED FU N D POLICYHOLDERS

YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31

Balance, beginning of year

Additions (deductions):

Policyholder deposits

Net investment income

Net realized capital gains on investments

Net unrealized capital gains on investments

Unrealized gains (losses) due to changes in foreign exchange rates

Policyholder withdrawals

Acquisition of Irish Life [Note 4]

Net transfer from General Fund

Non-controlling mutual fund interest

Balance, end of year

INVESTM ENT INCOM E ON ACCOU NT OF SEG REGATED FU N D POLICYHOLDERS

YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31

Net investment income

Net realized capital gains on investments

Net unrealized capital gains on investments

Unrealized gains (losses) due to changes in foreign exchange rates

Total

Change in insurance and investment contract liabilities on account  

of segregated fund policyholders

Net

2013

105,432

15,861

1,565

3,419

7,879

7,226

(17,141)

36,348

67

123

55,347

160,779

2013

1,565

3,419

7,879

7,226

20,089

20,089

–

2012

96,985

13,819

1,189

1,094

4,316

(213)

(11,831)

–

(8)

81

8,447

105,432

2012

1,189

1,094

4,316

(213)

6,386

6,386

–

INVESTM ENTS ON ACCOU NT OF SEG REGATED FU N D POLICYHOLDERS 

(by fair value hierarchy level)

DECEMBER 31, 2013

LEVEL 1

LEVEL 2

LEVEL 3

TOTAL

Investments on account of segregated fund policyholders [1]

106,144

46,515

9,298

161,957

[1]  Excludes other liabilities, net of other assets, of $1,178 million.

During 2013 certain foreign equity holdings valued at $1,780 million have been 

Level 2 assets include those assets where fair value is not available from 

transferred from Level 2 to Level 1, based on Lifeco’s ability to utilize observable, 

normal market pricing sources and where Lifeco does not have visibility 

quoted prices in active markets.

through to the underlying assets.

The following presents additional information about Lifeco’s investments on account of segregated fund policyholders for which Lifeco has utilized Level 

3 inputs to determine fair value for the year ended December 31, 2013:

DECEMBER 31

Balance, beginning of year

Total gains included in segregated fund investment income

Acquisition of Irish Life

Purchases

Sales

Transfers into Level 3

Transfers out of Level 3

Balance, end of year

2013

6,287

694

2,326

428

(440)

4

(1)

9,298

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Transfers into Level 3 are due primarily to decreased observability of inputs 

Factors that could cause assets under management and fees to decrease 

in valuation methodologies. Transfers out of Level 3 are due primarily to 

include  declines  in  equity  markets,  changes  in  fixed  income  markets, 

increased observability of inputs in valuation methodologies as evidenced 

changes in interest rates and defaults, redemptions and other withdrawals, 

by corroboration of market prices with multiple pricing vendors.

political and other economic risks, changing investment trends and relative 

In addition to the segregated funds, Lifeco has interests in a number of 

structured unconsolidated entities including mutual funds, open-ended 

investment  companies,  and  unit  trusts.  These  entities  are  created  as 

investment performance. The risk is that fees may vary but expenses and 

recovery of initial expenses are relatively fixed, and market conditions may 

cause a shift in asset mix potentially resulting in a change in revenue.

investment strategies for its unit holders based on the directives of each 

Fee and other income received by Lifeco resulting from Lifeco’s interests in 

individual fund.

these structured entities was $3,068 million.

Some of these funds are managed by related parties of Lifeco and Lifeco 

Included within other assets (see Note 10) is $306 million of investments by 

receives management fees related to these services. Management fees can 

Lifeco in bonds and stocks of Putnam-sponsored funds and $70 million of 

be variable due to the performance of factors – such as markets or industries – 

investments in stocks of sponsored unit trusts in Europe.

in  which  the  fund  invests.  Fee  income  derived  in  connection  with  the 

management of investment funds generally increases or decreases in direct 

relationship with changes of assets under management, which is affected 

by prevailing market conditions, and the inflow and outflow of client assets.

During 2013, Lifeco has not provided any additional significant financial or 

other support to the structured entities.

 NOTE 13  INSURANCE AND INVESTMENT CONTRACT LIABILITIES

IN SU R ANCE AN D INVESTM ENT CONTR ACT LIAB ILITIES

DECEMBER 31, 2013

Insurance contract liabilities

Investment contract liabilities

DECEMBER 31, 2012

Insurance contract liabilities

Investment contract liabilities

JANUARY 1, 2012

Insurance contract liabilities

Investment contract liabilities

GROSS
LIABILIT Y

131,174

889

132,063

GROSS
LIABILIT Y

119,973

739

120,712

GROSS
LIABILIT Y

114,785

782

115,567

REINSURANCE
ASSETS

5,070

–

5,070

REINSURANCE
ASSETS

2,064

–

2,064

REINSURANCE
ASSETS

2,061

–

2,061

NET

126,104

889

126,993

NET

117,909

739

118,648

NET

112,724

782

113,506

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COM POSITION OF IN SU R ANCE AN D INVESTM ENT CONTR ACT LIAB ILITIES AN D REL ATED SU PPORTING AS SETS

The composition of insurance and investment contract liabilities of Lifeco is as follows:

Participating

Canada

United States

Europe

Non-participating

Canada

United States

Europe

DECEMBER 31, 2013

DECEMBER 31, 2012

JANUARY 1, 2012

GROSS
LIABILIT Y

REINSURANCE 
ASSETS

NET

GROSS
LIABILIT Y

REINSURANCE 
ASSETS

NET

GROSS
LIABILIT Y

REINSURANCE 
ASSETS

NET

29,107

9,337

1,247

25,898

19,038

47,436

132,063

(132)

29,239

27,851

11

–

521

238

4,432

5,070

9,326

1,247

25,377

18,800

43,004

8,942

1,241

27,283

17,356

38,039

126,993

120,712

(88)

14

–

746

241

1,151

2,064

27,939

26,470

(50)

26,520

8,928

1,241

26,537

17,115

36,888

8,639

1,230

27,099

16,657

35,472

18

–

919

276

898

8,621

1,230

26,180

16,381

34,574

118,648

115,567

2,061

113,506

The composition of the assets supporting liabilities and equity of Lifeco is as follows:

DECEMBER 31, 2013

Participating liabilities

Canada

United States

Europe

Non-participating liabilities

Canada

United States

Europe

Other, including segregated funds

Total equity

Total carrying value

Fair value

DECEMBER 31, 2012

Participating liabilities

Canada

United States

Europe

Non-participating liabilities

Canada

United States

Europe

Other, including segregated funds

Total equity

Total carrying value

Fair value

–

143

1,796

–

225

96

1,371

8,554

–

115

1,565

–

127

–

1,023

7,051

BONDS

MORTGAGE
LOANS

SHARES

INVESTMENT 
PROPERTIES

OTHER

TOTAL

11,907

4,583

852

16,157

15,508

27,273

9,239

4,395

7,701

141

39

3,769

2,911

3,290

641

571

89,914

19,063

4,923

1,157

3,419

4,613

178

4,173

619

–

35

3

–

29,107

9,337

1,247

25,898

19,038

47,436

2,460

14,188

87

546

163,780

173,843

13,116

19,999

4,288

204,086

325,905

90,731

19,517

8,720

4,288

204,086

327,342

BONDS

MORTGAGE
LOANS

SHARES

INVESTMENT 
PROPERTIES

OTHER

TOTAL

6,903

4,221

12,818

4,307

874

17,519

14,280

22,420

6,507

3,856

188

40

4,428

2,464

2,827

493

532

82,581

17,875

932

–

66

3

–

2,977

4,447

146

3,768

612

2,173

10,492

27,851

8,942

1,241

27,283

17,356

38,039

4

394

109,123

116,127

11,206

17,011

3,572

142,771

253,850

84,085

19,067

7,089

3,572

142,771

256,584

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JANUARY 1, 2012

Participating liabilities

Canada

United States

Europe

Non-participating liabilities

Canada

United States

Europe

Other, including segregated funds

Total equity

Total carrying value

Fair value

BONDS

MORTGAGE
LOANS

SHARES

INVESTMENT 
PROPERTIES

OTHER

TOTAL

11,862

6,686

3,864

507

4,059

855

16,674

13,523

20,449

6,563

4,370

152

56

4,738

2,369

2,506

484

441

78,355

17,432

–

128

1,329

–

119

–

1,216

6,656

3,551

4,428

121

4,338

765

–

70

20

–

26,470

8,639

1,230

27,099

16,657

35,472

2,092

10,306

6

554

100,869

107,922

9,131

15,712

3,249

133,509

239,201

79,396

18,662

6,724

3,249

133,509

241,540

Cash flows of assets supporting insurance and investment contract liabilities 

Changes in the fair values of assets backing capital and surplus, less related 

are matched within reasonable limits. Changes in the fair values of these 

income taxes, would result in a corresponding change in surplus over time in 

assets are essentially offset by changes in the fair value of insurance and 

accordance with investment accounting policies.

investment contract liabilities.

CHANG E IN IN SU R ANCE CONTR ACT LIAB ILITIES

The change in insurance contract liabilities during the year was the result of the following business activities and changes in actuarial estimates:

DECEMBER 31, 2013

Balance, beginning of year

Acquisition of Irish Life

Impact of new business

Normal change in force

Management action and changes in assumptions

Business movement from/to external parties

Impact of foreign exchange rate changes

PARTICIPATING

NON-PARTICIPATING

GROSS
LIABILIT Y

REINSURANCE 
ASSETS

NET

GROSS
LIABILIT Y

REINSURANCE
ASSETS

NET

TOTAL
NET

38,003

(74)

38,077

–

16

1,049

(129)

–

724

–

–

(13)

(36)

–

2

–

16

1,062

(93)

–

722

81,970

6,160

5,251

(5,898)

(407)

(455)

4,890

91,511

2,138

2,963

(135)

417

(323)

(234)

365

79,832

117,909

3,197

5,386

3,197

5,402

(6,315)

(5,253)

(84)

(221)

4,525

(177)

(221)

5,247

5,191

86,320

126,104

Balance, end of year

39,663

(121)

39,784

DECEMBER 31, 2012

Balance, beginning of year

Impact of new business

Normal change in force

Management action and changes in assumptions

Business movement from/to external parties

Impact of foreign exchange rate changes

Impact of Crown Life amalgamation

PARTICIPATING

NON-PARTICIPATING

GROSS
LIABILIT Y

REINSURANCE 
ASSETS

NET

GROSS
LIABILIT Y

REINSURANCE
ASSETS

NET

TOTAL
NET

36,303

(32)

36,335

72

1,621

(260)

–

(262)

529

–

(6)

(34)

–

(2)

–

72

1,627

(226)

–

(260)

529

78,482

4,656

(519)

(380)

(48)

308

(529)

2,093

76,389

112,724

326

35

(306)

(7)

(3)

–

4,330

(554)

(74)

(41)

311

(529)

4,402

1,073

(300)

(41)

51

–

Balance, end of year

38,003

(74)

38,077

81,970

2,138

79,832

117,909

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Under fair value accounting, movement in the fair value of the supporting 

increased provisions for policyholder behaviour ($20 million increase), updated 

assets is a major factor in the movement of insurance contract liabilities. 

life mortality assumptions ($4 million increase) and updated morbidity 

Changes in the fair value of assets are largely offset by corresponding changes 

assumptions ($1 million increase).

in the fair value of liabilities. The change in the value of the insurance contract 

liabilities associated with the change in the value of the supporting assets is 

included in the normal change in force above.

In 2012, the major contributors to the increase in net insurance contract 

liabilities were the impact of new business ($4,402 million increase) and the 

normal change in the in-force business ($1,073 million increase) primarily due 

In 2013, the major contributors to the increase in net insurance contract 

to the change in fair value.

liabilities were the impact of new business ($5,402 million increase), the 

impact of foreign exchange rate changes ($5,247 million increase) and the 

Irish Life acquisition ($3,197 million increase). This was partially offset by the 

normal change in the in-force business ($5,253 million decrease) which was 

partly due to the change in fair value.

Net non-participating insurance contract liabilities decreased by $84 million 

in 2013 due to management actions and assumption changes including 

a $123 million decrease in Canada, a $41 million increase in Europe and a 

$2 million decrease in the United States.

Net non-participating insurance contract liabilities decreased by $74 million 

in 2012 due to management actions and assumption changes, including 

a $138 million decrease in Canada, a $97 million increase in Europe and a 

$33 million decrease in the United States.

The decrease in Canada was primarily due to updated life insurance mortality 

($79 million decrease), updated expenses and taxes ($75 million decrease), 

modelling refinements across the Canadian segment ($71 million decrease), 

updated longevity assumptions ($21 million decrease) and updated morbidity 

assumptions ($9 million decrease), partially offset by provisions for asset and 

The decrease in Canada was primarily due to updated mortality assumptions 

mismatch risk ($66 million increase) and increased provisions for policyholder 

($95 million decrease), updated morbidity assumptions ($70 million decrease), 

behaviour in Individual Insurance ($41 million increase).

modelling refinements across the Canadian segment ($15 million decrease), 

decreased provisions for interest and mismatch risk ($5 million decrease) and 

updated expenses and taxes ($3 million decrease), partially offset by increased 

provisions for policyholder behaviour ($63 million increase) and updated 

longevity assumptions ($3 million increase).

The increase in Europe was primarily due to updated longevity improvement 

assumptions ($348 million increase), increased provisions for policyholder 

behaviour in reinsurance ($109 million increase), increased provisions for 

expenses and taxes ($36 million increase), modelling refinements ($32 million 

increase), increased provisions for asset and mismatch risk ($15 million 

The  increase  in  Europe  was  primarily  due  to  increased  provisions  for 

increase) and updated morbidity assumptions ($3 million increase), partially 

policyholder  behaviour  ($55  million  increase),  increased  provisions  for 

offset by updated base longevity assumptions ($358 million decrease) and 

expenses and taxes ($30 million increase), updated morbidity assumptions 

updated life insurance mortality ($85 million decrease).

($27 million increase) and updates to other provisions ($4 million increase), 

partially offset by updates to the life mortality assumptions ($40 million 

decrease), decreased provisions for interest and mismatch risk ($25 million 

decrease) and modelling refinements ($11 million decrease).

The decrease in the United States was primarily due to updated life mortality 

($33 million decrease), updated longevity assumptions ($3 million decrease), 

decreased provisions for policyholder behaviour ($3 million decrease) and 

updated expenses and taxes ($1 million decrease), partially offset by provisions 

The decrease in the United States was primarily due to updated life mortality 

for asset and mismatch risk ($7 million increase).

assumptions ($12 million decrease), partially offset by updated expenses 

and  taxes  ($9  million  increase),  and  updated  longevity  assumptions 

($1 million increase).

Net participating insurance contract liabilities decreased by $226 million 

in 2012 due to management actions and assumption changes. The decrease 

was primarily due to decreases in the provision for future policyholder 

Net participating insurance contract liabilities decreased by $93 million 

dividends  ($2,078  million  decrease),  improved  Individual  Life  mortality 

in 2013 due to management actions and assumption changes. The decrease 

($124 million decrease), updated expenses and taxes ($92 million decrease) 

was primarily due to decreases from higher investment returns ($631 million 

and modelling refinements in Canada ($10 million decrease), partially offset 

decrease), modelling refinements in Canada ($109 million decrease) and 

by lower investment returns ($2,056 million increase), increased provisions 

updated  expenses  and  taxes  ($88  million  decrease),  partially  offset  by 

for policyholder behaviour ($19 million increase) and updated morbidity 

increased provisions for future policyholder dividends ($710 million increase), 

assumptions ($3 million increase).

CHANG E IN INVESTM ENT CONTR ACT LIAB ILITIES M EASU RED AT FAIR VALU E

DECEMBER 31

Balance, beginning of year

Acquisition of Irish Life [Note 4]

Normal change in in-force business

Investment experience

Impact of foreign exchange rate changes

Balance, end of year

2013

739

194

(97)

19

34

889

2012

782

–

(87)

51

(7)

739

The carrying value of investment contract liabilities approximates their fair value. No investment contract liabilities have been reinsured.

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PREM I U M INCOM E

DECEMBER 31

Direct premiums

Assumed reinsurance premiums

Total

POLICYHOLDER B EN EFITS

DECEMBER 31

Direct

Assumed reinsurance

Total

2013

18,772

4,669

23,441

2013

13,516

4,948

18,464

2012

[1]

17,379

4,897

22,276

2012

[1]

14,589

3,265

17,854

[1]  Lifeco reclassified certain comparative figures to conform to the presentation adopted in the current period. This resulted in an increase in assumed reinsurance 
premiums of $437 million, a decrease to reinsurance fee income of $13 million, offset primarily by an increase in assumed reinsurance policyholder benefits. 
There was no impact on equity, net earnings or cash flows of the Corporation.

ACTUARIAL AS SU M PTION S

Property  and  casualty  reinsurance 

Insurance  contract  liabilities  for 

In the computation of insurance contract liabilities, valuation assumptions 

property and casualty reinsurance written by London Reinsurance Group Inc. 

have  been  made  regarding  rates  of  mortality/morbidity,  investment 

(LRG), a subsidiary of London Life, are determined using accepted actuarial 

returns,  levels  of  operating  expenses,  rates  of  policy  termination  and 

practices  for  property  and  casualty  insurers  in  Canada.  The  insurance 

rates of utilization of elective policy options or provisions. The valuation 

contract  liabilities  have  been  established  using  cash  flow  valuation 

assumptions  use  best  estimates  of  future  experience  together  with 

techniques, including discounting. The insurance contract liabilities are 

a margin for adverse deviation. These margins are necessary to provide 

based on cession statements provided by ceding companies. In certain 

for possibilities of misestimation and/or future deterioration in the best 

instances, LRG management adjusts cession statement amounts to reflect 

estimate assumptions and provide reasonable assurance that insurance 

management’s interpretation of the treaty. Differences will be resolved via 

contract liabilities cover a range of possible outcomes. Margins are reviewed 

audits and other loss mitigation activities. In addition, insurance contract 

periodically for continued appropriateness.

The methods for arriving at these valuation assumptions are outlined below:

Mortality  A life insurance mortality study is carried out annually for each 

major block of insurance business. The results of each study are used to update 

Lifeco’s experience valuation mortality tables for that business. When there 

is insufficient data, use is made of the latest industry experience to derive an 

appropriate valuation mortality assumption. The actuarial standards were 

amended to remove the requirement that, for life insurance, any reduction 

in liabilities due to mortality improvement assumptions be offset by an equal 

amount of provision for adverse deviation. Appropriate provisions have been 

made for future mortality deterioration on term insurance.

Annuitant mortality is also studied regularly and the results are used to 

modify  established  industr y  experience  annuitant  mortality  tables. 

Mortality improvement has been projected to occur throughout future 

years for annuitants.

Morbidity  Lifeco uses industry-developed experience tables modified to 

reflect emerging Lifeco experience. Both claim incidence and termination 

are  monitored  regularly  and  emerging  experience  is  factored  into  the 

current valuation.

liabilities also include an amount for incurred but not reported losses which 

may differ significantly from the ultimate loss development. The estimates 

and underlying methodology are continually reviewed and updated, and 

adjustments  to  estimates  are  reflected  in  earnings.  LRG  analyzes  the 

emergence of claims experience against expected assumptions for each 

reinsurance contract separately and at the portfolio level. If necessary, a more 

in-depth analysis is undertaken of the cedant experience.

Investment returns  The assets which correspond to the different liability 

categories are segmented. For each segment, projected cash flows from 

the current assets and liabilities are used in the Canadian Asset Liability 

Method to determine insurance contract liabilities. Cash flows from assets 

are reduced to provide for asset default losses. Testing under several interest 

rate and equity scenarios (including increasing and decreasing rates) is done 

to provide for reinvestment risk (refer to Note 23).

Expenses  Contractual policy expenses (e.g., sales commissions) and tax 

expenses are reflected on a best estimate basis. Expense studies for indirect 

operating expenses are updated regularly to determine an appropriate 

estimate of future operating expenses for the liability type being valued. 

Improvements in unit operating expenses are not projected. An inflation 

assumption is incorporated in the estimate of future operating expenses 

consistent with the interest rate scenarios projected under the Canadian 

Asset Liability Method as inflation is assumed to be correlated with new 

money interest rates.

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS NOTE 13  INSURANCE AND INVESTMENT CONTRACT LIABILITIES (CONTINUED)

Policy termination  Studies to determine rates of policy termination are 

are determined consistent with policyholders’ reasonable expectations, such 

updated regularly to form the basis of this estimate. Industry data is also 

expectations being influenced by the participating policyholder dividend 

available and is useful where Lifeco has no experience with specific types of 

policies and/or policyholder communications, marketing material and past 

policies or its exposure is limited. Lifeco has significant exposures in respect 

practice. It is Lifeco’s expectation that changes will occur in policyholder 

of the T-100 and Level Cost of Insurance Universal Life products in Canada and 

dividend scales or adjustable benefits for participating or adjustable business 

policy renewal rates at the end of term for renewable term policies in Canada 

respectively, corresponding to changes in the best estimate assumptions, 

and Reinsurance. Industry experience has guided Lifeco’s assumptions for 

resulting in an immaterial net change in insurance contract liabilities. Where 

these products as Lifeco’s own experience is very limited.

underlying guarantees may limit the ability to pass all of this experience 

Utilization of elective policy options  There are a wide range of elective 

options embedded in the policies issued by Lifeco. Examples include term 

renewals, conversion to whole life insurance (term insurance), settlement 

annuity purchase at guaranteed rates (deposit annuities) and guarantee 

resets  (segregated  fund  maturity  guarantees).  The  assumed  rates  of 

utilization are based on Lifeco or industry experience when it exists and, 

when not, on judgment considering incentives to utilize the option. Generally, 

whenever it is clearly in the best interests of an informed policyholder to 

utilize an option, then it is assumed to be elected.

Policyholder  dividends  and  adjustable  policy  features  Future 

policyholder dividends and other adjustable policy features are included 

in the determination of insurance contract liabilities with the assumption 

that policyholder dividends or adjustable benefits will change in the future 

in response to the relevant experience. The dividend and policy adjustments 

back to the policyholder, the impact of this non-adjustability impacting 

shareholder earnings is reflected in the impact of changes in best estimate 

assumptions above.

RI SK MANAG EM ENT

Insurance risk 

Insurance risk is the risk that the insured event occurs 

and that there are large deviations between expected and actual actuarial 

assumptions, including mortality, persistency, longevity, morbidity, expense 

variations and investment returns.

As an insurance company, Lifeco is in the business of accepting risk associated 

with insurance contract liabilities. Lifeco’s objective is to mitigate its exposure 

to risk arising from these contracts through product design, product and 

geographical diversification, the implementation of its underwriting strategy 

guidelines, and through the use of reinsurance arrangements.

The following table provides information about Lifeco’s insurance contract liabilities’ sensitivities to Lifeco management’s best estimate of the approximate 

impact as a result of changes in assumptions used to determine Lifeco’s liability associated with these contracts.

DECEMBER 31

Mortality (increase)

Annuitant mortality (decrease)

Morbidity (adverse change)

Investment returns

Parallel shift in yield curve [1]

Increase

Decrease

Change in range of interest rates [1]

Increase

Decrease

Change in equity markets

Increase

Decrease

Change in best estimate returns for equities

Increase

Decrease

Expenses (increase)

Policy termination (adverse change)

2013

2012

CHANGES IN 
ASSUMPTIONS

IMPAC T ON 
LIFECO PROFIT 
OR LOSS

POWER 
FINANCIAL’S 
SHARE

CHANGES IN 
ASSUMPTIONS

IMPAC T ON 
LIFECO PROFIT 
OR LOSS

POWER 
FINANCIAL’S 
SHARE

2%

2%

5%

1%

1%

1%

1%

10%

10%

1%

1%

5%

10%

(217)

(272)

(208)

–

–

12

(322)

34

(150)

353

(392)

(76)

(466)

(146)

(183)

(140)

–

–

8

(217)

23

(101)

237

(264)

(51)

(313)

2%

2%

5%

1%

1%

1%

1%

10%

10%

1%

1%

5%

10%

(208)

(274)

(188)

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

18

(96)

342

(376)

(56)

(473)

(147)

(194)

(133)

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

13

(68)

242

(266)

(40)

(334)

[1]  Due to a change in interest provision methodology in 2013, 2012 sensitivities are not comparable to 2013. Please refer to Note 23.

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 NOTE 13  INSURANCE AND INVESTMENT CONTRACT LIABILITIES (CONTINUED)

Concentration risk may arise from geographic regions, accumulation of risks and market risks. The concentration of insurance risk before and after reinsurance 

by geographic region is described below.

DECEMBER 31, 2013

DECEMBER 31, 2012

JANUARY 1, 2012

GROSS
LIABILIT Y

REINSURANCE 
ASSETS

NET

GROSS
LIABILIT Y

REINSURANCE 
ASSETS

NET

GROSS
LIABILIT Y

REINSURANCE 
ASSETS

Canada

United States

Europe

55,005

28,375

48,683

132,063

389

249

4,432

5,070

54,616

28,126

44,251

55,134

26,298

39,280

126,993

120,712

658

255

1,151

2,064

54,476

26,043

38,129

53,569

25,296

36,702

869

294

898

118,648

115,567

2,061

113,506

NET

52,700

25,002

35,804

Reinsurance risk  Maximum limits per insured life benefit amount (which 

Reinsurance  contracts  do  not  relieve  Lifeco  from  its  obligations  to 

vary by line of business) are established for life and health insurance and 

policyholders. Failure of reinsurers to honour their obligations could result 

reinsurance is purchased for amounts in excess of those limits.

in losses to Lifeco. Lifeco evaluates the financial condition of its reinsurers 

Reinsurance costs and recoveries as defined by the reinsurance agreement are 

to minimize its exposure to significant losses from reinsurer insolvencies.

reflected in the valuation with these costs and recoveries being appropriately 

Certain of the reinsurance contracts are on a funds withheld basis where 

calibrated to the direct assumptions.

Lifeco  retains  the  assets  supporting  the  reinsured  insurance  contract 

liabilities, thus minimizing the exposure to significant losses from reinsurer 

insolvency on those contracts.

 NOTE 14  OBLIGATION TO SECURITIZATION ENTITIES

IGM securitizes residential mortgages through the Canada Mortgage and 

principal. A component of this swap, related to the obligation to pay CMB 

Housing Corporation (CMHC)-sponsored National Housing Act Mortgage-

coupons and receive investment returns on repaid mortgage principal, 

Backed Securities (NHA MBS) Program and Canada Mortgage Bond (CMB) 

is recorded as a derivative and had a negative fair value of $16 million at 

Program and through Canadian bank-sponsored asset-backed commercial 

December 31, 2013 (a negative fair value of $56 million in 2012).

paper (ABCP) programs. These transactions do not meet the requirements for 

derecognition as IGM retains prepayment risk and certain elements of credit 

risk. Accordingly, IGM has retained these mortgages on its balance sheets and 

has recorded an offsetting liability for the net proceeds received as obligations 

to securitization entities which is carried at amortized cost.

Under the NHA MBS and CMB Programs, IGM has an obligation to make 

timely payments to security holders regardless of whether amounts are 

received from mortgagors. All mortgages securitized under the NHA MBS and 

CMB Programs are insured by CMHC or another approved insurer under the 

program. As part of the ABCP transactions, IGM has provided cash reserves 

IGM earns interest on the mortgages and pays interest on the obligations 

for credit enhancement which are carried at cost. Credit risk is limited to 

to securitization entities. As part of the CMB transactions, IGM enters 

these cash reserves and future net interest income as the ABCP Trusts have no 

into a swap transaction whereby IGM pays coupons on CMBs and receives 

recourse to IGM’s other assets for failure to make payments when due. Credit 

investment returns on the NHA MBS and the reinvestment of repaid mortgage 

risk is further limited to the extent these mortgages are insured.

DECEMBER 31

Carrying value

NHA MBS and CMB Programs

Bank-sponsored ABCP

Total

Fair value

2013

SECURITIZED
MORTGAGES

OBLIGATIONS TO 
SECURITIZATION 
ENTITIES

NET

SECURITIZED
MORTGAGES

OBLIGATIONS TO 
SECURITIZATION 
ENTITIES

3,803

1,689

5,492

3,843

1,729

5,572

5,659

5,671

(40)

(40)

(80)

(12)

3,285

1,354

4,639

3,312

1,389

4,701

4,757

4,787

2012

NET

(27)

(35)

(62)

(30)

The carrying value of obligations to securitization entities, which is recorded net of issue costs, includes principal payments received on securitized mortgages 

that are not due to be settled until after the reporting period. Issue costs are amortized over the life of the obligation on an effective interest rate basis.

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS NOTE 15  DEBENTURES AND DEBT INSTRUMENTS

DEBT INSTRUMENTS

GREAT-WEST LIFECO INC.

Commercial paper and other short-term debt instruments with 
interest rates from 0.24% to 0.33% (0.27% to 0.35% in 2012)

Revolving credit facility with interest equal to LIBOR rate plus 

0.75% or U.S. prime rate loan (US$450 million)

Mortgage payable with interest rate of 4% changing to 5%  

on February 1, 2014, matures April 30, 2014

Term note due October 18, 2015, bearing an interest rate of LIBOR 

rate plus 0.75%, (US$304 million) unsecured

Revolving credit facility with interest equal to LIBOR rate  

plus 1% or U.S. prime rate loan (US$200 million)

Notes payable with interest rate of 8.0% due May 6, 2014, 

unsecured

TOTAL DEBT INSTRUMENTS

DEBENTURES

POWER FINANCIAL CORPORATION

DECEMBER 31, 2013

DECEMBER 31, 2012

JANUARY 1, 2012

CARRYING 
VALUE

FAIR
VALUE

CARRYING
VALUE

FAIR
VALUE

CARRYING
VALUE

FAIR
VALUE

105

477

75

322

–

1

105

477

75

322

–

1

980

980

97

–

–

301

198

2

598

97

100

100

–

–

301

198

2

598

–

–

304

204

3

611

–

–

308

204

3

615

6.90% debentures, due March 11, 2033, unsecured

250

304

250

324

250

295

GREAT-WEST LIFECO INC.

5.25% subordinated debentures, including associated fixed 

floating swap (€200 million)

6.14% debentures due March 21, 2018, unsecured

4.65% debentures due August 13, 2020, unsecured

2.50% debentures due April 18, 2023, (€500 million) unsecured

6.40% subordinated debentures due December 11, 2028, unsecured

6.74% debentures due November 24, 2031, unsecured

6.67% debentures due March 21, 2033, unsecured

6.625% deferrable debentures due November 15, 2034, 

(US$175 million) unsecured

5.998% debentures due November 16, 2039, unsecured

Subordinated debentures due May 16, 2046, bearing an interest 

rate of 7.153% until May 16, 2016 and, thereafter, a rate of 2.538% 
plus the 3-month LIBOR rate, (US$300 million) unsecured

Subordinated debentures due June 21, 2067, bearing an interest 
rate of 5.691% until June 21, 2017 and, thereafter, at a rate 
equal to the Canadian 90-day bankers’ acceptance rate plus 
1.49%, unsecured

Subordinated debentures due June 26, 2068, bearing an interest 
rate of 7.127% until June 26, 2018 and, thereafter, at a rate 
equal to the Canadian 90-day bankers’ acceptance rate plus 
3.78%, unsecured

IGM FINANCIAL INC.

6.58% debentures 2003 Series, due March 7, 2018, unsecured

7.35% debentures 2009 Series, due April 8, 2019, unsecured

6.65% debentures 1997 Series, due December 13, 2027, unsecured

7.45% debentures 2001 Series, due May 9, 2031, unsecured

7.00% debentures 2002 Series, due December 31, 2032, unsecured

7.11% debentures 2003 Series, due March 7, 2033, unsecured

6.00% debentures 2010 Series, due December 10, 2040, unsecured

Debentures held by Lifeco as investments

TOTAL DEBENTURES

317

199

498

729

100

192

391

182

342

321

227

539

713

117

246

493

184

405

–

199

498

–

100

191

397

170

342

–

234

557

–

117

256

512

176

431

–

199

497

–

100

190

397

175

343

–

229

522

–

115

237

472

170

383

317

328

296

307

310

298

996

1,097

995

1,097

994

1,028

497

150

375

125

150

175

150

200

583

172

450

146

189

213

185

223

497

150

375

125

150

175

150

200

592

176

466

151

194

220

190

232

497

150

375

125

150

175

150

200

550

175

457

148

189

213

185

220

(40)

6,295

7,275

(49)

7,086

8,066

(41)

5,219

5,817

(51)

6,181

6,779

(39)

5,238

5,849

(47)

5,839

6,454

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 NOTE 15  DEBENTURES AND DEBT INSTRUMENTS (CONTINUED)

The principal payments on debentures and debt instruments in each of the next five years is as follows:

2014

2015

2016

2017

2018

Thereafter

658

322

–

294

350

5,651

 NOTE 16  CAPITAL TRUST DEBENTURES

DECEMBER 31, 2013

DECEMBER 31, 2012

JANUARY 1, 2012

CARRYING
VALUE

FAIR
VALUE

CARRYING
VALUE

FAIR
VALUE

CARRYING
VALUE

FAIR
VALUE

CANADA LIFE CAPITAL TRUST

7.529% capital trust debentures due June 30, 2052, unsecured

150

205

150

216

6.679% capital trust debentures due June 30, 2052, unsecured

GREAT-WEST LIFE CAPITAL TRUST

5.995% capital trust debentures due December 31, 2052, unsecured

Acquisition-related fair value adjustment

–

–

150

13

163

–

–

205

–

205

–

–

150

14

164

–

–

216

–

216

150

300

350

800

15

815

197

307

363

867

–

867

Canada Life Capital Trust (CLCT) redeemed all of its outstanding $300 million 

CLCT, a trust established by Canada Life, had issued $150 million of Canada 

principal amount Canada Life Capital Securities – Series A (CLiCS – Series A) 

Life Capital Securities – Series B (CLiCS – Series B), the proceeds of which 

on June 29, 2012 at par.

were used by CLCT to purchase Canada Life senior debentures in the amount 

Great-West Life Capital Trust redeemed all of its outstanding $350 million 

of $150 million.

principal amount Great-West Life Capital Trust Securities – Series A on 

Distributions and interest on the capital trust securities are classified as 

December 31, 2012 at par.

financing charges on the statements of earnings (see Note 25).

Subject to regulatory approval, CLCT may redeem the CLiCS – Series B, in 

whole or in part, at any time.

 NOTE 17  OTHER LIABILITIES

Bank overdraft

Accounts payable

Dividends and interest payable

Income taxes payable

Repurchase agreements

Deferred income reserves

Deposits and certificates

Funds held under reinsurance contracts

Pension and other post-employment benefits [Note 26]

Other

DECEMBER 31, 2013

DECEMBER 31, 2012

JANUARY 1, 2012

380

1,935

362

1,014

–

451

187

270

1,194

1,105

6,898

448

1,556

358

684

225

427

163

335

1,563

905

6,664

437

1,651

362

541

250

406

151

169

1,232

889

6,088

Total other liabilities of $4,763 million as at December 31, 2013 are expected to be settled within 12 months.

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS NOTE 17  OTHER LIABILITIES (CONTINUED)

DEFERRED INCOM E RESERVES

Changes in deferred income reserves of Lifeco are as follows:

DECEMBER 31

Balance, beginning of year

Additions

Amortization

Foreign exchange

Disposals

Balance, end of year

 NOTE 18  INCOME TAXES

EFFECTIVE INCOM E TA X R ATE

The Corporation’s effective income tax rate is derived as follows:

YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31

Combined statutory Canadian federal and provincial tax rates

Increase (decrease) in the income tax rate resulting from:

Non-taxable investment income

Lower effective tax rates on income not subject to tax in Canada

Earnings of investment in associate, and in jointly controlled corporations

Impact of rate changes on deferred income taxes

Tax loss consolidation transaction

Other

Effective income tax rate

INCOM E TA XES

The components of income tax expense recognized in the statements of earnings are:

YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31

Current taxes

In respect of the current year

Other

Deferred taxes

Origination and reversal of temporary differences

Effect of change in tax rates

Recognition of previously unrecognized tax losses and deductible temporary differences

Other

2013

427

70

(39)

38

(45)

451

2013

%

26.5

(4.4)

(2.0)

(1.0)

(0.4)

(0.2)

(0.1)

18.4

2012

406

103

(42)

8

(48)

427

2012

%

26.5

(5.4)

(2.0)

(1.0)

(0.1)

–

(2.0)

16.0

2013

2012

775

(11)

764

(18)

(13)

(6)

(49)

(86)

678

623

(20)

603

(32)

(4)

(22)

14

(44)

559

2012

EQUITY

–

(20)

(20)

The following table shows aggregate current and deferred taxes relating to items not recognized in the statements of earnings:

DECEMBER 31

Current taxes

Deferred taxes

2013

OTHER 
COMPREHENSIVE 
INCOME

OTHER 
COMPREHENSIVE 
INCOME

EQUITY

(14)

106

92

–

2

2

3

(86)

(83)

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DEFERRED TA XES

Deferred taxes are attributable to the following items:

DECEMBER 31

Loss carry forwards

Investments

Insurance and investment contract liabilities

Deferred selling commissions

Intangible assets

Other

Presented on the balance sheets as follows:

Deferred tax assets

Deferred tax liabilities

2013

1,360

(541)

(518)

(184)

(52)

96

161

1,240

(1,079)

161

2012

1,184

(839)

(272)

(186)

77

241

205

1,223

(1,018)

205

A deferred tax asset is recognized for deductible temporary differences and 

One of Lifeco’s subsidiaries has had a history of recent losses. The subsidiary 

unused tax attributes only to the extent that realization of the related income 

has a net deferred tax asset balance of $1,184 million (US$1,117 million) as at 

tax benefit through future taxable profits is probable.

December 31, 2013 composed principally of net operating losses and future 

Recognition is based on the fact that it is probable that the entity will have 

taxable profits and/or tax planning opportunities available to allow the 

deferred tax asset to be utilized. Changes in circumstances in future periods 

may adversely impact the assessment of the recoverability. The uncertainty 

of the recoverability is taken into account in establishing the deferred tax 

assets. The annual financial planning process provides a significant basis for 

deductions related to goodwill which has been previously impaired for book 

accounting purposes. Management of Lifeco has concluded that it is probable 

that the subsidiary and other historically profitable subsidiaries with which 

it files or intends to file a consolidated United States income tax return will 

generate sufficient taxable income against which the unused United States 

losses and deductions will be utilized.

the measurement of deferred tax assets.

As at December 31, 2013, the Corporation and its subsidiaries have non-capital 

Management  of  the  Corporation  and  of  its  subsidiaries  assess  the 

recoverability of the deferred tax asset carrying values based on future years’ 

taxable income projections and believes the carrying values of the deferred 

tax assets as of December 31, 2013 are recoverable.

At December 31, 2013, Lifeco had tax loss carry forwards totalling $4,185 million 

($3,600 million in 2012). Of this amount, $3,925 million expires between 2014 

and 2033, while $260 million has no expiry date. Lifeco will realize this benefit 

in future years through a reduction in current income taxes payable.

losses of $213 million ($288 million in 2012) available to reduce future taxable 

income for which the benefits have not been recognized. These losses expire 

from 2026 to 2033. In addition, the Corporation and its subsidiaries have 

capital loss carry forwards of $133 million ($94 million in 2012) that can be 

used indefinitely to offset future capital gains for which the benefits have 

not been recognized.

A deferred tax liability has not been recognized in respect of the temporary 

differences associated with investments in subsidiaries, branches, associate, 

and jointly controlled corporations as the Corporation and its subsidiaries 

are able to control the timing of the reversal of the temporary differences, 

and it is probable that the temporary differences will not reverse in the 

foreseeable future.

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AUTHORIZED

The authorized capital of Power Financial consists of an unlimited number of First Preferred Shares, issuable in series; an unlimited number of Second Preferred 

Shares, issuable in series; and an unlimited number of common shares.

I S SU ED AN D OUTSTAN DING

DECEMBER 31, 2013

DECEMBER 31, 2012

JANUARY 1, 2012

NUMBER  
OF SHARES

STATED  
CAPITAL

NUMBER  
OF SHARES

STATED  
CAPITAL

NUMBER  
OF SHARES

STATED  
CAPITAL

FIRST PREFERRED SHARES (Perpetual)

Series A [i]

Series D [ii]

Series E [iii]

Series F [iv]

Series H [v]

Series I [vi]

Series K [vii]

Series L [viii]

Series M [ix]

Series O [x]

Series P [xi]

Series R [xii]

Series S [xiii]

Series T [xiv]

4,000,000

6,000,000

8,000,000

6,000,000

6,000,000

8,000,000

10,000,000

8,000,000

7,000,000

6,000,000

11,200,000

10,000,000

12,000,000

8,000,000

100

150

200

150

150

200

250

200

175

150

280

250

300

200

4,000,000

6,000,000

8,000,000

6,000,000

6,000,000

8,000,000

10,000,000

8,000,000

7,000,000

6,000,000

11,200,000

10,000,000

–

–

100

150

200

150

150

200

250

200

175

150

280

250

–

–

4,000,000

6,000,000

8,000,000

6,000,000

6,000,000

8,000,000

10,000,000

8,000,000

7,000,000

6,000,000

11,200,000

–

–

–

2,755

2,255

COMMON SHARES [xv]

711,173,680

721

709,104,080

664

708,173,680

COMMON SHARES

Balance, beginning of year

Issued under Stock Option Plan

Balance, end of year

709,104,080

2,069,600

711,173,680

664

708,173,680

57

930,400

721

709,104,080

639

25

664

708,173,680

–

708,173,680

100

150

200

150

150

200

250

200

175

150

280

–

–

–

2,005

639

639

–

639

[i]  The Series A First Preferred Shares are entitled to an annual cumulative 

[v]  The 5.75% Non-Cumulative First Preferred Shares, Series H are entitled 

dividend, payable quarterly at a floating rate equal to 70% of the prime 

to fixed non-cumulative preferential cash dividends at a rate equal to 

rate of two major Canadian chartered banks and are redeemable, at the 

$1.4375 per share per annum, payable quarterly. The Corporation may 

Corporation’s option, at $25.00 per share, together with all declared and 

redeem for cash the Series H First Preferred Shares, in whole or in part, at 

unpaid dividends to, but excluding, the date of redemption.

the Corporation’s option, at $25.00 per share, together with all declared 

[ii]  The 5.50% Non-Cumulative First Preferred Shares, Series D are entitled 

and unpaid dividends to, but excluding, the date of redemption.

to fixed non-cumulative preferential cash dividends at a rate equal to 

[vi]  The 6.00% Non-Cumulative First Preferred Shares, Series I are entitled 

$1.375 per share per annum, payable quarterly. The Corporation may 

to fixed non-cumulative preferential cash dividends at a rate equal to 

redeem for cash the Series D First Preferred Shares, in whole or in part, at 

$1.50 per share per annum, payable quarterly. The Corporation may 

the Corporation’s option, at $25.00 per share, together with all declared 

redeem for cash the Series I First Preferred Shares, in whole or in part, at 

and unpaid dividends to, but excluding, the date of redemption.

the Corporation’s option, at $25.00 per share, together with all declared 

[iii]  The 5.25% Non-Cumulative First Preferred Shares, Series E are entitled 

and unpaid dividends to, but excluding, the date of redemption.

to fixed non-cumulative preferential cash dividends at a rate equal to 

[vii]  The 4.95% Non-Cumulative First Preferred Shares, Series K are entitled 

$1.3125 per share per annum, payable quarterly. The Corporation may 

to fixed non-cumulative preferential cash dividends at a rate equal to 

redeem for cash the Series E First Preferred Shares, in whole or in part, at 

$1.2375 per share per annum, payable quarterly. The Corporation may 

the Corporation’s option, at $25.00 per share, together with all declared 

redeem for cash the Series K First Preferred Shares, in whole or in part, 

and unpaid dividends to, but excluding, the date of redemption.

at the Corporation’s option, at $25.25 per share if redeemed prior to 

[iv]  The 5.90% Non-Cumulative First Preferred Shares, Series F are entitled 

to fixed non-cumulative preferential cash dividends at a rate equal to 

$1.475 per share per annum, payable quarterly. The Corporation may 

redeem for cash the Series F First Preferred Shares, in whole or in part, at 

the Corporation’s option, at $25.00 per share, together with all declared 

and unpaid dividends to, but excluding, the date of redemption.

October 31, 2014, and $25.00 per share if redeemed thereafter, in each 

case together with all declared and unpaid dividends to, but excluding, 

the date of redemption.

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[viii] The 5.10% Non-Cumulative First Preferred Shares, Series L are entitled 

[xii]  The 5.50% Non-Cumulative First Preferred Shares, Series R are entitled 

to fixed non-cumulative preferential cash dividends at a rate equal to 

to fixed non-cumulative preferential cash dividends at a rate equal to 

$1.2750 per share per annum, payable quarterly. The Corporation may 

$1.375 per share per annum, payable quarterly. On and after April 30, 2017, 

redeem for cash the Series L First Preferred Shares, in whole or in part, 

the Corporation may redeem for cash the Series R First Preferred Shares, 

at the Corporation’s option, at $25.50 per share if redeemed prior to 

in whole or in part, at the Corporation’s option, at $26.00 per share if 

October 31, 2014, $25.25 per share if redeemed thereafter and prior to 

redeemed prior to April 30, 2018, $25.75 per share if redeemed thereafter 

October 31, 2015, and $25.00 per share if redeemed thereafter, in each 

and prior to April 30, 2019, $25.50 per share if redeemed thereafter and 

case together with all declared and unpaid dividends to, but excluding, 

prior to April 30, 2020, $25.25 per share if redeemed thereafter and prior 

the date of redemption.

[ix]  The 6.00% Non-Cumulative First Preferred Shares, Series M were entitled 

to fixed non-cumulative preferential cash dividends at a rate equal to 

to April 30, 2021, and $25.00 per share if redeemed thereafter, in each 

case together with all declared and unpaid dividends to, but excluding, 

the date of redemption.

$1.50 per share per annum, payable quarterly. On January 31, 2014 and on 

[xiii] In the first quarter of 2013, the Corporation issued 12,000,000 4.80% 

January 31 every five years thereafter, the Corporation was permitted to 

Non-Cumulative First Preferred Shares, Series S for gross cash proceeds 

redeem for cash the Series M First Preferred shares, in whole or in part, at 

of $300 million. The Series S First Preferred Shares are entitled to fixed 

the Corporation’s option, at $25.00 per share plus all declared and unpaid 

non-cumulative preferential cash dividends at a rate equal to $1.20 per 

dividends to the date fixed for redemption, or the Series M First Preferred 

share per annum, payable quarterly. On and after April 30, 2018, the 

Shares were convertible to Non-Cumulative Floating Rate First Preferred 

Corporation may redeem for cash the Series S First Preferred Shares, 

Shares, Series N, at the option of the holders on January 31, 2014 or on 

in whole or in part, at the Corporation’s option, at $26.00 per share if 

January 31 every five years thereafter. On January 31, 2014, the Corporation 

redeemed prior to April 30, 2019, $25.75 per share if redeemed thereafter 

redeemed all of its 6.00% Non-Cumulative First Preferred Shares, Series 

and prior to April 30, 2020, $25.50 per share if redeemed thereafter and 

M for cash consideration of $175 million.

prior to April 30, 2021, $25.25 per share if redeemed thereafter and prior to 

[x]  The 5.80% Non-Cumulative First Preferred Shares, Series O are entitled 

to fixed non-cumulative preferential cash dividends at a rate equal to 

$1.45 per share per annum, payable quarterly. On and after October 31, 

2014, the Corporation may redeem for cash the Series O First Preferred 

Shares, in whole or in part, at the Corporation’s option, at $26.00 per 

April 30, 2022, and $25.00 per share if redeemed thereafter, in each case 

together with all declared and unpaid dividends to, but excluding, the 

date of redemption. Share issue costs of $9 million in connection with 

the Series S First Preferred Shares were charged to retained earnings in 

the year ended December 31, 2013.

share if redeemed prior to October 31, 2015, $25.75 per share if redeemed 

[xiv] In the fourth quarter of 2013, the Corporation issued 8,000,000 4.20% 

thereafter and prior to October 31, 2016, $25.50 per share if redeemed 

Non-Cumulative First Preferred Shares, Series T for gross cash proceeds 

thereafter and prior to October 31, 2017, $25.25 per share if redeemed 

of $200 million. The Series T First Preferred Shares are entitled to fixed 

thereafter and prior to October 31, 2018, and $25.00 per share if redeemed 

non-cumulative preferential cash dividends at a rate equal to $1.05 per 

thereafter, in each case together with all declared and unpaid dividends 

share  per  annum,  payable  quarterly  during  the  period  ending,  but 

to, but excluding, the date of redemption.

excluding, January 31, 2019. Thereafter, during the “Subsequent Fixed 

[xi]  The 4.40% Non-Cumulative First Preferred Shares, Series P are entitled 

to fixed non-cumulative preferential cash dividends at a rate equal to 

$1.10 per share per annum, payable quarterly, during the period ending, 

but excluding, January 31, 2016. Thereafter, during the “Subsequent 

Fixed Rate Periods” (that is, for the initial Subsequent Fixed Rate Period, 

the  period  from  and  including  January  31,  2016  up  to  but  excluding 

January 31, 2021 and for each succeeding Subsequent Fixed Rate Period, 

the period commencing on the day immediately following the end of the 

immediately preceding Subsequent Fixed Rate Period to, but excluding, 

January 31 in the fifth year thereafter), the Series P First Preferred Shares 

have fixed non-cumulative preferential dividends equal to a product of 

$25.00 and the rate of interest equal to the sum of the Government of 

Canada Yield on the applicable “Fixed Rate Calculation Date” (that is, for 

any Subsequent Fixed Rate Period, the 30th day prior to the first day of 

the applicable Subsequent Fixed Rate Period) plus 1.60 per cent, payable 

quarterly. On January 31, 2016 and on January 31 every five years thereafter, 

the Corporation may redeem for cash the Series P First Preferred Shares, 

in whole or in part, at the Corporation’s option, at $25.00 per share plus 

all declared and unpaid dividends to the date fixed for redemption, or 

the Series P First Preferred Shares are convertible to Non-Cumulative 

Rate Periods” (that is, for the initial Subsequent Fixed Rate Period, 

the period from and including January 31, 2019 up to, but excluding 

January 31, 2024 and for each succeeding Subsequent Fixed Rate Period, 

the period commencing on the day immediately following the end of the 

immediately preceding Subsequent Fixed Rate Period to, but excluding 

January 31 in the fifth year thereafter), the Series T First Preferred Shares 

have fixed non-cumulative preferential dividends equal to a product of 

$25.00 and the rate of interest equal to the sum of the Government of 

Canada Yield on the applicable “Fixed Rate Calculation Date” (that is, for 

any Subsequent Fixed Rate Period, the 30th day prior to the first day of 

the applicable Subsequent Fixed Rate Period) plus 2.37 per cent, payable 

quarterly. On January 31, 2019 and on January 31 every five years thereafter, 

the Corporation may redeem for cash the Series T First Preferred Shares, 

in whole or in part, at the Corporation’s option, at $25.00 per share plus 

all declared and unpaid dividends to the date fixed for redemption, or 

the Series T First Preferred Shares are convertible to Non-Cumulative 

Floating Rate First Preferred Shares, Series U, at the option of the holders 

on January 31, 2019 or on January 31 every five years thereafter. Share issue 

costs of $5 million in connection with the Series T Preferred Shares were 

charged to retained earnings in the year ended December 31, 2013.

Floating Rate First Preferred Shares, Series Q, at the option of the holders 

[xv]  During the year 2013, 2,069,600 common shares (930,400 in 2012) were 

on January 31, 2016 or on January 31 every five years thereafter.

issued  under  the  Corporation’s  Employee  Stock  Option  Plan  for  a 

consideration of $45 million ($20 million in 2012).

Dividends declared on the Corporation’s common shares in 2013 amounted 

to $1.40 per share ($1.40 per share in 2012).

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STOCK OPTION PL AN

date of the grant of the option. Generally, options granted vest on a delayed 

Under Power Financial’s Employee Stock Option Plan, 14,421,600 additional 

basis over periods beginning no earlier than one year from the date of grant 

common shares are reserved for issuance. The plan requires that the exercise 

and no later than five years from the date of grant. Options recently granted, 

price under the option must not be less than the market value of a share on the 

which are not fully vested, have the following vesting conditions:

YEAR OF GRANT

OPTIONS

VESTING CONDITIONS

2010

2010

2011

2011

2012

2012

2013

2013

679,525

38,293

743,080

34,423

598,325

70,254

702,713

53,476

Vest equally over a period of five years

Vest 50% after three years and 50% after four years

Vest equally over a period of five years

Vest 50% after three years and 50% after four years

Vest equally over a period of five years

Vest 50% after three years and 50% after four years

Vest equally over a period of five years

Vest 50% after three years and 50% after four years

A summary of the status of Power Financial’s Employee Stock Option Plan as at December 31, 2013 and 2012, and changes during the years ended on those 

dates is as follows:

Outstanding at beginning of year

Granted

Exercised

Outstanding at end of year

Options exercisable at end of year

2013

2012

OPTIONS

WEIGHTED-AVERAGE
EXERCISE PRICE

OPTIONS

WEIGHTED-AVERAGE
EXERCISE PRICE

8,835,797

756,189

(2,069,600)

7,522,386

$

28.32

32.44

21.65

30.56

9,097,618

668,579

(930,400)

8,835,797

5,468,569

31.29

6,958,267

$

27.85

25.31

21.65

28.32

28.73

The following table summarizes information about stock options outstanding at December 31, 2013:

RANGE OF EXERCISE PRICES

$

25.07 – 26.97

28.13 – 29.95

30.18 – 31.59

32.24

32.46 – 32.58

34.45 – 37.13

OPTIONS OUTSTANDING

OPTIONS EXERCISABLE

OPTIONS

WEIGHTED-AVERAGE
REMAINING LIFE

WEIGHTED-AVERAGE
EXERCISE PRICE

OPTIONS

WEIGHTED-AVERAGE
EXERCISE PRICE

1,575,467

1,532,879

602,383

2,015,000

741,006

1,055,651

7,522,386

(YRS)

7.6

5.5

5.2

1.4

9.4

4.2

5.0

$

25.87

28.96

31.42

32.24

32.57

34.81

30.56

603,079

1,238,695

527,370

2,015,000

28,774

1,055,651

5,468,569

$

26.13

29.12

31.55

32.24

32.46

34.81

31.29

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 NOTE 20  SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION (CONTINUED)

Compensation expense  Lifeco and IGM have also established stock option 

value of the options at the grant date, amortized over the vesting period. 

plans pursuant to which options may be granted to certain officers and 

Total compensation expense relating to the stock options granted by the 

employees. Compensation expense is recorded for options granted under 

Corporation and its subsidiaries amounted to $15 million in 2013 ($13 million 

the Corporation’s and its subsidiaries’ stock option plans based on the fair 

in 2012).

During the year ended December 31, 2013, Power Financial granted 756,189 options (668,579 options in 2012) under its Employee Stock Option Plan. The fair 

value of these options was estimated using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model with the following weighted-average assumptions:

Dividend yield

Expected volatility

Risk-free interest rate

Expected life (years)

Fair value per stock option ($/option)

Weighted-average exercise price ($/option)

2013

5.0%

18.3%

2.3%

9

$2.78

$32.44

2012

4.8%

18.7%

1.7%

9

$2.08

$25.31

Expected volatility has been estimated based on the historical volatility of the Corporation’s share price over nine years, which is reflective of the expected 

option life.

PERFORMANCE SHARE U N IT PL AN

Stock Exchange of the common shares of the Corporation on the last five 

In 2013, Power Financial introduced a Performance Share Unit (PSU) plan 

days of the fiscal quarter (the value of a deferred share unit). A Director will 

for selected employees and officers (participants) to assist in retaining and 

receive additional deferred share units in respect of dividends payable on the 

further aligning the interests of participants with those of the shareholders. 

common shares, based on the value of a deferred share unit on the date on 

Under the terms of the plan, PSUs may be awarded annually and are subject to 

which the dividends were paid on the common shares. A deferred share unit 

time and performance vesting conditions. The value of each PSU is based on 

is payable, at the time a Director’s membership on the Board is terminated or 

the share price of the Corporation’s common shares. The PSUs are cash settled 

in the event of the death of a Director, by a lump-sum cash payment, based on 

and vest over a three-year period. Participants can elect at the time of grant to 

the value of a deferred share unit at that time. At December 31, 2013, the value 

receive a portion of their PSUs in the form of performance deferred share units 

of the deferred share units outstanding was $18 million ($13 million in 2012). 

(PDSU) which also vest over a three-year period. PDSUs are redeemable when 

Alternatively, Directors may participate in the Directors Share Purchase Plan.

a participant is no longer an employee of the Corporation or any of its affiliates, 

or in the event of the death of the participant, by a lump sum payment based 

on the value of the PDSU at that time. Additional PSUs and PDSUs are issued 

in respect of dividends payable on common shares based on the value of 

the PSU or PDSU at the dividend payment date. The Corporation recorded 

compensation expense, excluding the impact of hedging, of $1.3 million in 2013 

and a liability of $1.3 million as at December 31, 2013.

EM PLOYEE SHARE PU RCHASE PROG R AM

Effective May 1, 2000, an Employee Share Purchase Program was implemented, 

giving employees the opportunity to subscribe for up to 6% of their gross 

salary to purchase Subordinate Voting Shares of Power Corporation of Canada 

on the open market and to have Power Financial invest, on the employee’s 

behalf, up to an equal amount. The amount paid on behalf of employees was 

$0.1 million in 2013 ($0.1 million in 2012).

DEFERRED SHARE U N IT PL AN

On October 1, 2000, Power Financial established a Deferred Share Unit 

Plan for its Directors to promote a greater alignment of interests between 

Directors and shareholders of the Corporation. Under this plan, each Director 

participating in the plan will receive half of his or her annual retainer in the 

form of deferred share units and may elect to receive the remainder of his 

or her annual retainer and attendance fees entirely in the form of deferred 

OTH ER SHARE- BASED AWARDS OF SU B SIDIARIES

The subsidiaries of the Corporation also establish other share-based awards 

for  their  directors,  management  and  employees.  Some  of  these  share-

base awards are cash settled and included within other liabilities on the 

balance sheets. The compensation expense related to these subsidiary share-

based awards is recorded in operating and administrative expenses on the 

share units, entirely in cash, or equally in cash and deferred share units. The 

statements of earnings.

number of deferred share units granted is determined by dividing the amount 

of remuneration payable by the five-day-average closing price on the Toronto 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS NOTE 21  NON-CONTROLLING INTERESTS

The Corporation has controlling equity interests in Lifeco and IGM as at December 31, 2013, December 31, 2012 and January 1, 2012.

The non-controlling interests of Lifeco and IGM and their subsidiaries reflected in the balance sheets are as follows:

DECEMBER 31

LIFECO

IGM

TOTAL

LIFECO

IGM

2013

Non-controlling interests, beginning of year

Earnings allocated to non-controlling interests

Other comprehensive income (loss) allocated 

to non-controlling interests

Dividends

Issuance of preferred shares

Repurchase of preferred shares

Change in ownership interest

8,327

683

1,775

301

10,102

984

7,300

892

1,831

301

304

(472)

–

(230)

501

10

(213)

–

–

4

314

(685)

–

(230)

505

(90)

(440)

650

–

15

(16)

(219)

–

–

(122)

2012

TOTAL

9,131

1,193

(106)

(659)

650

–

(107)

Non-controlling interests, end of year

9,113

1,877

10,990

8,327

1,775

10,102

The carrying value of non-controlling interests as at December 31, 2013 and 2012 consists of the following:

DECEMBER 31

Common shareholders

Preferred shareholders

Participating shareholders

LIFECO

IGM

TOTAL

LIFECO

IGM

2013

4,445

2,314

2,354

9,113

1,727

150

–

6,172

2,464

2,354

1,877

10,990

3,332

2,544

2,451

8,327

1,625

150

–

1,775

10,102

2012

TOTAL

4,957

2,694

2,451

Change in ownership in Lifeco in 2013 is mainly attributable to the issuance 

As at December 31, 2013, Power Financial and IGM held 67.0% and 4.0%, 

of Lifeco’s common shares in regards to the acquisition of Irish Life (Note 4). 

respectively, of Lifeco’s common shares, representing approximately 65.0% of 

Other changes in ownership in 2013 and 2012 are due to the issuance of 

the voting rights attached to the outstanding Lifeco voting shares.

common  shares  under  stock  option  plans  as  well  as  the  repurchase  of 

common shares by subsidiaries.

Lifeco  and  IGM’s  financial  information  as  at  and  for  the  year  ended 

December  31,  2013  can  be  obtained  in  their  publicly  available  financial 

statements.

 NOTE 22  CAPITAL MANAGEMENT

As a holding company, Power Financial’s objectives in managing its capital 

LIFECO

are to:

>  provide sufficient financial flexibility to pursue its growth strategy and 

Lifeco manages its capital on both a consolidated basis as well as at the 

individual operating subsidiary level. The primary objectives of Lifeco’s capital 

support its group companies and other investments;

management strategy are:

>  maintain an appropriate credit rating to ensure stable access to the capital 

markets; and

>  provide attractive long-term returns to shareholders of the Corporation.

The Corporation manages its capital taking into consideration the risk 

characteristics and liquidity of its holdings. In order to maintain or adjust its 

capital structure, the Corporation may adjust the amount of dividends paid 

to shareholders, return capital to shareholders or issue new forms of capital.

>  to maintain the capitalization of its regulated operating subsidiaries 

at  a  level  that  will  exceed  the  relevant  minimum  regulatory  capital 

requirements in the jurisdictions in which they operate;

>  to maintain strong credit and financial strength ratings of Lifeco ensuring 

stable access to capital markets; and

>  to provide an efficient capital structure to maximize shareholder value in 

the context of Lifeco’s operational risks and strategic plans.

The  capital  structure  of  the  Corporation  consists  of  preferred  shares, 

debentures and equity composed of stated capital, retained earnings and 

non-controlling interests in the equity of subsidiaries of the Corporation. 

Lifeco  has  established  policies  and  procedures  designed  to  identify, 

measure and report all material risks. Management of Lifeco is responsible 

for establishing capital management procedures for implementing and 

The Corporation utilizes perpetual preferred shares as a permanent and cost-

monitoring the capital plan.

effective source of capital. The Corporation considers itself to be a long-term 

investor and as such holds positions in long-term investments as well as cash 

and short-term investments for liquidity purposes.

Whereas  the  Corporation  itself  is  not  subject  to  externally  imposed 

regulatory capital requirements, certain of the Corporation’s major operating 

subsidiaries (Lifeco and IGM) are subject to regulatory capital requirements 

and they manage their capital as described below.

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Lifeco’s  subsidiaries  Great-West  Life,  Great-West  Life  &  Annuity  and 

to self-assess an appropriate amount of capital it should hold, based 

Canada Life UK are subject to minimum regulatory capital requirements. 

on the risks encountered from its business activities. At the end of 2013, 

Lifeco’s practice is to maintain the capitalization of its regulated operating 

Canada Life UK complied with the capital resource requirements in the 

subsidiaries at a level that will exceed the relevant minimum regulatory 

United Kingdom.

capital requirements in the jurisdictions in which they operate:

>  Other foreign operations and foreign subsidiaries of Lifeco are required 

>  In Canada, the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions 

to comply with local capital or solvency requirements in their respective 

has  established  a  capital  adequacy  measurement  for  life  insurance 

jurisdictions. At December 31, 2013 and 2012, Lifeco maintained capital 

companies incorporated under the Insurance Companies Act (Canada) and 

levels above the minimum local regulatory requirements in each of its 

their subsidiaries, known as the Minimum Continuing Capital and Surplus 

other foreign operations.

Requirements (MCCSR). As at December 31, 2013, the MCCSR ratio for 

Great-West Life was 223% (207% at December 31, 2012).

IG M FINANCIAL

>  At December 31, 2013, the Risk-Based Capital ratio (RBC) of Great-West 

Life & Annuity, Lifeco’s regulated U.S. operating company, was estimated 

to be 480% of the Company Action Level set by the National Association of 

Insurance Commissioners. Great-West Life & Annuity reports its RBC ratio 

annually to U.S. insurance regulators.

>  In the United Kingdom, Canada Life UK is required to satisfy the capital 

resources requirements set out in the Integrated Prudential Sourcebook, 

part  of  the  Prudential  Regulatory  Authority  Handbook.  The  capital 

requirements are prescribed by a formulaic capital requirement (Pillar 1) 

and an individual capital adequacy framework which requires an entity 

IGM’s capital management objective is to maximize shareholder returns 

while ensuring that IGM is capitalized in a manner which appropriately 

supports regulatory capital requirements, working capital needs and business 

expansion. IGM’s capital management practices are focused on preserving 

the quality of its financial position by maintaining a solid capital base and a 

strong balance sheet.

IGM  subsidiaries  subject  to  regulator y  capital  requirements  include 

investment dealers, mutual fund dealers, exempt market dealers, portfolio 

managers, investment fund managers and a trust company. IGM subsidiaries 

are required to maintain minimum levels of capital based on either working 

capital, liquidity or shareholders’ equity. IGM subsidiaries have complied with 

all regulatory capital requirements.

 NOTE 23  RISK MANAGEMENT

The Corporation and its subsidiaries have established policies, guidelines or 

Management  of  the  Corporation  and  its  subsidiaries  are  responsible 

procedures designed to identify, measure, monitor and mitigate all material 

for establishing capital management procedures for implementing and 

risks associated with financial instruments. The key risks related to financial 

monitoring their capital plans. The Board of Directors of the Corporation 

instruments are liquidity risk, credit risk and market risk.

and the boards of directors of its subsidiaries review and approve all capital 

>  Liquidity risk is the risk that the Corporation and its subsidiaries will not be 

transactions undertaken by the respective managements.

able to meet all cash outflow obligations as they come due.

This note includes estimates of sensitivities and risk exposure measures for 

>  Credit risk is the potential for financial loss to the Corporation and its 

subsidiaries if a counterparty in a transaction fails to meet its obligations.

>  Market risk is the risk that the fair value or future cash flows of a financial 

instrument will fluctuate as a result of changes in market factors. Market 

factors include three types of risks: currency risk, interest rate risk and 

certain risks, such as the sensitivity due to specific changes in interest rate 

levels projected and market prices as at the valuation date. Actual results can 

differ significantly from these estimates for a variety of reasons, including:

>  assessment  of  the  circumstances  that  led  to  the  scenario  may 

lead  to  changes  in  (re)investment  approaches  and  interest  rate 

equity price risk.

scenarios considered;

>  Currency risk relates to the Corporation, its subsidiaries and its jointly 

controlled corporations and associate operating in different currencies 

>  changes  in  actuarial,  investment  return  and  future  investment 

activity assumptions;

and converting non-Canadian earnings at different points in time at 

>  actual experience differing from the assumptions;

different foreign exchange levels when adverse changes in foreign 

>  changes in business mix, effective tax rates and other market factors;

currency exchange rates occur.

> 

interactions among these factors and assumptions when more than one 

>  Interest rate risk is the risk that the fair value of future cash flows of a 

financial instrument will fluctuate because of changes in the market 

interest rates.

changes; and

>  the general limitations of internal models.

>  Equity price risk is the uncertainty associated with the valuation of 

assets arising from changes in equity markets.

For these reasons, the sensitivities should only be viewed as directional 

estimates of the underlying sensitivities for the respective factors based on 

the assumptions outlined above. Given the nature of these calculations, the 

Corporation cannot provide assurance that the actual impact on net earnings 

attributed to shareholders will be as indicated.

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POWER FINANCIAL

LIQ U IDIT Y RI SK

credit ratings of derivative financial instrument counterparties. Derivative 

Power Financial is a holding company. As such, corporate cash flows from 

contracts are over-the-counter traded with counterparties that are highly 

operations,  before  payment  of  dividends  to  its  common  and  preferred 

rated financial institutions.

shareholders,  are  principally  made  up  of  dividends  received  from  its 

subsidiaries and jointly controlled corporation, and income from investments, 

less operating expenses, financing charges and income taxes. The ability of 

Lifeco and IGM, which are also holding companies, to meet their obligations 

and pay dividends depends in particular upon receipt of sufficient funds from 

their own subsidiaries.

In 2013, the Corporation entered into other derivative contracts which 

consist primarily of an equity put option on the S&P 500 related to a macro 

capital hedge as well as total return swaps to hedge-deferred compensation 

arrangements. The fair value of the equity put option was $3 million on an 

outstanding notional amount of $3.5 billion at December 31, 2013. The fair 

value of the total return swaps was $1 million on an outstanding notional 

Power Financial seeks to maintain a sufficient level of liquidity to meet all its 

amount of $5 million at December 31, 2013. The exposure to credit risk, net of 

cash flow requirements. In addition, Power Financial and its parent, Power 

collateral received, was $1 million at December 31, 2013.

Corporation of Canada, jointly have a $100 million uncommitted line of credit 

with a Canadian chartered bank. Power Corporation and Power Financial 

never accessed the uncommitted line of credit in the past; however, any 

advances made by the bank under the uncommitted line of credit would be 

at the bank’s sole discretion.

Principal payments on debentures (other than those of Lifeco and IGM 

discussed below) of $250 million due after five years represent the only 

significant contractual liquidity requirement of Power Financial.

Power Financial’s liquidity position and its management of liquidity risk have 

not changed materially since December 31, 2012.

CREDIT RI SK

Cash and cash equivalents, fixed income securities, and derivatives are 

subject to credit risk. The Corporation mitigates credit risk on these financial 

instruments by adhering to its Investment Policy, which outlines credit risk 

parameters and concentration limits.

Cash and cash equivalents amounting to $470 million and fixed income 

securities amounting to $455 million consist primarily of bonds, bankers’ 

acceptances and highly liquid temporary deposits with Canadian chartered 

banks as well as bonds and short-term securities of, or guaranteed by, the 

MARKET RI SK

Currency  risk  Power Financial’s financial instruments are essentially 

cash and cash equivalents, fixed income securities and long-term debt. In 

managing its own cash and cash equivalents, Power Financial may hold 

cash balances denominated in foreign currencies and thus be exposed to 

fluctuations in exchange rates. In order to protect against such fluctuations, 

Power  Financial  may  from  time  to  time  enter  into  currency-hedging 

transactions with highly rated financial institutions. As at December 31, 

2013, essentially all of Power Financial’s cash and cash equivalents were 

denominated in Canadian dollars or in foreign currencies with currency 

hedges in place.

Power  Financial  is  exposed  through  Parjointco  to  foreign  exchange 

risk as a result of Parjointco’s investment in Pargesa, a company whose 

functional currency is the Swiss franc. In accordance with IFRS, foreign 

currency translation gains and losses from Pargesa are recorded in other 

comprehensive income.

Interest rate risk  Power Financial’s financial instruments are essentially 

cash and cash equivalents, fixed income securities and long-term debt that 

do not have significant exposure to interest rate risk.

Canadian government. The Corporation regularly reviews the credit ratings 

Equity price risk  Power Financial’s financial instruments are essentially 

of its counterparties. The maximum exposure to credit risk on these financial 

cash and cash equivalents, fixed income securities and long-term debt that 

instruments is their carrying value.

do not have exposure to equity price risk.

Derivatives  continue  to  be  utilized  on  a  basis  consistent  with  the  risk 

Pargesa indirectly holds substantial investments classified as available 

management  guidelines  of  the  Corporation  and  are  monitored  by  the 

for sale, therefore unrealized gains and losses on these investments are 

Corporation for effectiveness as economic hedges even if specific hedge 

recorded in other comprehensive income until realized. These investments 

accounting requirements are not met. The Corporation regularly reviews the 

are reviewed periodically to determine whether there is objective evidence 

of an impairment in value.

LIFECO
The risk committee of the board of directors of Lifeco is responsible for the oversight of Lifeco’s key risks.

LIQ U IDIT Y RI SK

>  Management of Lifeco closely monitors the solvency and capital positions 

The following policies and procedures are in place to manage liquidity risk:

of its principal subsidiaries opposite liquidity requirements at the holding 

>  Lifeco closely manages operating liquidity through cash flow matching 

of assets and liabilities and forecasting earned and required yields, to 

ensure consistency between policyholder requirements and the yield 

of assets. Approximately 69% (70% in 2012) of insurance and investment 

contract liabilities are non-cashable prior to maturity or subject to market 

value adjustments.

>  Management of Lifeco monitors the use of lines of credit on a regular basis, 

and assesses the ongoing availability of these and alternative forms of 

operating credit.

company. Additional liquidity is available through established lines of credit 

or via capital market transactions. Lifeco maintains $350 million of liquidity 

at the Lifeco level through committed lines of credit with a Canadian 

chartered bank. As well, Lifeco maintains a $150 million liquidity facility 

at Great-West Life, a US$500 million revolving credit agreement with a 

syndicate of banks for use by Putnam, a US$304 million non-revolving 

term loan facility provided for Putnam by a syndicate of banks and a 

US$50 million line of credit at Great-West Financial.

In the normal course of business, Lifeco enters into contracts that give rise 

to commitments of future minimum payments that impact short-term and 

long-term liquidity. The following table summarizes the principal repayment 

schedule of certain of Lifeco’s financial liabilities.

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PAYMENTS DUE BY PERIOD

DECEMBER 31, 2013

1 YEAR

2 YEARS

3 YEARS

4 YEARS

5 YEARS

Debentures and other debt instruments

Capital trust debentures [1]

Purchase obligations

Pension contributions

658

–

61

168

887

322

–

33

–

355

–

–

28

–

28

294

–

25

–

319

AFTER
5 YEARS

4,283

150

33

–

TOTAL

5,757

150

197

168

200

–

17

–

217

4,466

6,272

[1]  Payments due have not been reduced to reflect that Lifeco held capital trust securities of $37 million principal amount ($47 million carrying value).

CREDIT RI SK

>  Credit risk associated with derivative instruments is evaluated quarterly 

The following policies and procedures are in place to manage credit risk:

based on conditions that existed at the balance sheet date, using practices 

>  Investment  guidelines  are  in  place  that  require  only  the  purchase  of 

that are at least as conservative as those recommended by regulators.

investment-grade assets and minimize undue concentration of assets in 

>  Lifeco is exposed to credit risk relating to premiums due from policyholders 

any single geographic area, industry and company.

during the grace period specified by the insurance policy or until the policy 

>  Investment guidelines specify minimum and maximum limits for each asset 

class. Credit ratings are determined by recognized external credit rating 

is paid up or terminated. Commissions paid to agents and brokers are 

netted against amounts receivable, if any.

agencies and/or internal credit review.

>  Reinsurance  is  placed  with  counterparties  that  have  a  good  credit 

>  Investment guidelines also specify collateral requirements.

>  Portfolios are monitored continuously, and reviewed regularly with the 

risk committee of Lifeco and the investment committee of the board of 

directors of Lifeco.

rating and concentration of credit risk is managed by following policy 

guidelines set each year by the board of directors of Lifeco. Management 

of Lifeco continuously monitors and performs an assessment of the 

creditworthiness of reinsurers.

Maximum exposure to credit risk for Lifeco  The following table summarizes Lifeco’s maximum exposure to credit risk related to financial instruments. 

The maximum credit exposure is the carrying value of the asset net of any allowances for losses.

DECEMBER 31, 2013

DECEMBER 31, 2012

JANUARY 1, 2012

Cash and cash equivalents

Bonds

Fair value through profit or loss

Available for sale

Loans and receivables

Mortgage loans

Loans to policyholders

Funds held by ceding insurers[1]

Reinsurance assets

Interest due and accrued

Accounts receivable

Premiums in course of collection

Trading account assets

Other financial assets[2]

Derivative assets

2,791

70,144

7,915

11,855

19,063

7,332

10,832

5,070

1,242

1,248

578

376

831

593

1,895

64,865

6,782

10,934

17,875

7,082

10,599

2,064

1,098

1,065

484

144

754

997

2,056

61,723

6,888

9,744

17,432

7,162

9,978

2,061

1,108

849

422

141

607

968

Total balance sheet maximum credit exposure

139,870

126,638

121,139

[1]  Includes $9,848 million as at December 31, 2013 ($9,951 million at December 31, 2012 and $9,411 million at January 1, 2012) of funds held by ceding insurers 

where Lifeco retains the credit risk of the assets supporting the liabilities ceded (see Note 7).

[2]  Includes items such as current income taxes receivable and miscellaneous other assets of Lifeco.

Credit risk is also mitigated by entering into collateral agreements. The 

Concentration of credit risk for Lifeco  Concentrations of credit risk arise 

amount and type of collateral required depends on an assessment of the credit 

from exposures to a single debtor, a group of related debtors or groups of 

risk of the counterparty. Guidelines have been implemented by regarding the 

debtors that have similar credit risk characteristics in that they operate in the 

acceptability of types of collateral and the valuation parameters. Management 

same geographic region or in similar industries. The characteristics of such 

of Lifeco monitors the value of the collateral, requests additional collateral 

debtors are similar in that changes in economic or political environments may 

when needed and performs an impairment valuation when applicable. Lifeco 

impact their ability to meet obligations as they come due.

has $19 million of collateral received as at December 31, 2013 ($25 million as at 

December 31, 2012) relating to derivative assets.

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The following table provides details of the carrying value of bonds of Lifeco by issuer, by industry sector and geographic distribution:

DECEMBER 31, 2013

Bonds issued or guaranteed by:

Canadian federal government

Provincial, state and municipal governments

U.S. Treasury and other U.S. agencies

Other foreign governments

Government-related

Supranationals

Asset-backed securities

Residential mortgage-backed securities

Banks

Other financial institutions

Basic materials

Communications

Consumer products

Industrial products/services

Natural resources

Real estate

Transportation

Utilities

Miscellaneous

Total long-term bonds

Short-term bonds

DECEMBER 31, 2012

Bonds issued or guaranteed by:

Canadian federal government

Provincial, state and municipal governments

U.S. Treasury and other U.S. agencies

Other foreign governments

Government-related

Supranationals

Asset-backed securities

Residential mortgage-backed securities

Banks

Other financial institutions

Basic materials

Communications

Consumer products

Industrial products/services

Natural resources

Real estate

Transportation

Utilities

Miscellaneous

Total long-term bonds

Short-term bonds

CANADA

UNITED STATES

EUROPE

TOTAL

4,276

5,739

297

130

2,641

399

2,677

26

2,012

791

278

490

1,807

919

1,056

1,021

1,726

4,715

1,314

32,314

3,321

35,635

3

2,028

3,827

22

–

7

3,115

307

331

1,620

978

222

2,198

1,052

665

140

827

3,703

970

22,015

76

22,091

51

52

902

11,216

1,553

704

860

189

2,846

2,154

272

603

1,882

538

509

2,249

703

3,433

389

31,105

1,083

32,188

4,330

7,819

5,026

11,368

4,194

1,110

6,652

522

5,189

4,565

1,528

1,315

5,887

2,509

2,230

3,410

3,256

11,851

2,673

85,434

4,480

89,914

CANADA

UNITED STATES

EUROPE

TOTAL

4,873

6,454

305

151

2,585

453

2,587

16

2,140

846

252

499

1,903

873

1,100

850

1,747

4,257

1,316

3

1,881

3,421

29

–

11

3,117

452

359

1,578

724

181

43

61

976

8,044

1,205

289

830

165

2,317

1,964

231

553

1,975

1,867

984

665

–

696

3,317

856

323

565

1,739

598

3,342

312

33,207

2,388

35,595

20,249

25,424

358

955

20,607

26,379

4,919

8,396

4,702

8,224

3,790

753

6,534

633

4,816

4,388

1,207

1,233

5,745

2,180

2,330

2,589

3,041

10,916

2,484

78,880

3,701

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Bonds issued or guaranteed by:

Canadian federal government

Provincial, state and municipal governments

U.S. Treasury and other U.S. agencies

Other foreign governments

Government-related

Supranationals

Asset-backed securities

Residential mortgage-backed securities

Banks

Other financial institutions

Basic materials

Communications

Consumer products

Industrial products/services

Natural resources

Real estate

Transportation

Utilities

Miscellaneous

Total long-term bonds

Short-term bonds

CANADA

UNITED STATES

EUROPE

TOTAL

4,328

6,430

271

185

2,110

443

2,696

26

2,168

1,137

233

508

1,848

695

1,127

608

1,721

3,792

1,207

2

1,980

2,857

25

–

12

3,401

638

416

1,449

748

221

42

53

1,006

8,216

955

211

803

146

1,858

1,615

214

501

1,813

1,771

825

560

–

672

2,689

814

212

554

1,610

624

3,158

277

4,372

8,463

4,134

8,426

3,065

666

6,900

810

4,442

4,201

1,195

1,230

5,432

1,732

2,241

2,218

3,017

9,639

2,298

31,533

2,980

34,513

19,122

23,826

323

571

19,445

24,397

74,481

3,874

78,355

The following table provides details of the carrying value of mortgage loans of Lifeco by geographic location:

SINGLE-FAMILY
RESIDENTIAL

MULTI-FAMILY
RESIDENTIAL

COMMERCIAL

TOTAL

1,758

–

–

1,758

3,435

1,052

325

4,812

6,942

2,504

3,047

12,135

3,556

3,372

12,493

19,063

SINGLE-FAMILY
RESIDENTIAL

MULTI-FAMILY
RESIDENTIAL

COMMERCIAL

TOTAL

1,676

3,250

–

–

921

187

6,982

2,139

2,720

11,908

3,060

2,907

1,676

4,358

11,841

17,875

SINGLE-FAMILY
RESIDENTIAL

MULTI-FAMILY
RESIDENTIAL

COMMERCIAL

TOTAL

1,591

3,407

–

79

811

108

7,022

1,999

2,415

12,020

2,810

2,602

1,670

4,326

11,436

17,432

DECEMBER 31, 2013

Canada

United States

Europe

DECEMBER 31, 2012

Canada

United States

Europe

JANUARY 1, 2012

Canada

United States

Europe

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Asset quality

BOND PORTFOLIO QUALIT Y

DECEMBER 31, 2013

DECEMBER 31, 2012

JANUARY 1, 2012

AAA

AA

A

BBB

BB and lower

Total bonds

30,626

15,913

25,348

16,809

1,218

89,914

29,302

13,463

23,812

14,662

1,342

82,581

29,612

12,525

22,717

12,399

1,102

78,355

DERIVATIVE PORTFOLIO QUALIT Y

DECEMBER 31, 2013

DECEMBER 31, 2012

JANUARY 1, 2012

Over-the-counter contracts (counterparty credit ratings):

AAA

AA

A

Total

8

86

499

593

9

106

882

997

12

361

595

968

Loans of Lifeco past due, but not impaired  Loans that are past due but not considered impaired are loans for which scheduled payments have not been 

received, but management of Lifeco has reasonable assurance of collection of the full amount of principal and interest due. The following table provides 

carrying values of the loans past due, but not impaired:

Less than 30 days

30–90 days

Greater than 90 days

Total

DECEMBER 31, 2013

DECEMBER 31, 2012

JANUARY 1, 2012

6

–

2

8

12

–

4

16

3

1

1

5

The following outlines the future asset credit losses provided for in insurance and investment contract liabilities. These amounts are in addition to the 

allowance for asset losses included with assets:

Participating

Non-participating

MARKET RI SK

DECEMBER 31, 2013

DECEMBER 31, 2012

JANUARY 1, 2012

999

1,796

2,795

892

1,667

2,559

852

1,648

2,500

>  Investments are normally made in the same currency as the liabilities 

Currency risk  For Lifeco, if the assets backing insurance and investment 

supported by those investments. Segmented investment guidelines 

contract liabilities are not matched by currency, changes in foreign exchange 

include maximum tolerances for unhedged currency mismatch exposures.

rates can expose Lifeco to the risk of foreign exchange losses not offset by 

liability decreases. Lifeco has net investments in foreign operations. In 

addition, Lifeco’s debt obligations are mainly denominated in Canadian 

dollars. In accordance with IFRS, foreign currency translation gains and losses 

from net investments in foreign operations, net of related hedging activities 

and tax effects, are recorded in other comprehensive income. Strengthening 

or weakening of the Canadian dollar spot rate compared to the U.S. dollar, 

British pound and euro spot rates impacts Lifeco’s total share capital and 

surplus. Correspondingly, Lifeco’s book value per share and capital ratios 

monitored by rating agencies are also impacted. The following policies and 

procedures are in place to mitigate Lifeco’s exposure to currency risk:

>  Lifeco uses financial measures such as constant currency calculations to 

monitor the effect of currency translation fluctuations.

>  Foreign currency assets acquired to back liabilities are normally converted 

back to the currency of the liability using foreign exchange contracts.

>  A 10% weakening of the Canadian dollar against foreign currencies would be 

expected to increase non-participating insurance and investment contract 

liabilities and their supporting assets by approximately the same amount, 

resulting in an immaterial change to net earnings. A 10% strengthening 

of the Canadian dollar against foreign currencies would be expected to 

decrease non-participating insurance and investment contract liabilities 

and their supporting assets by approximately the same amount, resulting 

in an immaterial change in net earnings.

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Interest rate risk  The following policies and procedures are in place to 

The range of interest rates covered by these provisions is set in consideration 

mitigate exposure to interest rate risk:

of long-term historical results and is monitored quarterly with a full review 

>  Lifeco utilizes a formal process for managing the matching of assets and 

liabilities. This involves grouping general fund assets and liabilities into 

segments. Assets in each segment are managed in relation to the liabilities 

annually. An immediate 1% parallel shift in the yield curve would not have a 

material impact on Lifeco’s view of the range of interest rates to be covered 

by the provisions. If sustained however, the parallel shift could impact Lifeco’s 

in the segment.

range of scenarios covered.

>  Interest rate risk is managed by investing in assets that are suitable for 

The total provision for interest rates also considers the impact of the Canadian 

the products sold.

Institute of Actuaries-prescribed scenarios.

>  Where  these  products  have  benefit  or  expense  payments  that  are 

dependent on inflation (inflation-indexed annuities, pensions and disability 

>  The effect of an immediate 1% parallel increase in the yield curve on the 

prescribed scenarios would not change the total provision for interest rates.

claims), Lifeco generally invests in real return instruments to hedge its real 

>  The effect of an immediate 1% parallel decrease in the yield curve on the 

dollar liability cash flows. Some protection against changes in the inflation 

prescribed scenarios would not change the total provision for interest rates.

index is achieved as any related change in the fair value of the assets will be 

largely offset by a similar change in the fair value of the liabilities.

Another  way  of  measuring  the  interest  rate  risk  associated  with  this 

assumption is to determine the effect on the insurance and investment 

>  For  products  with  fixed  and  highly  predictable  benefit  payments, 

contract  liabilities  impacting  the  shareholders  earnings  of  Lifeco  of  a 

investments are made in fixed income assets or real estate whose cash 

1% change in Lifeco’s view of the range of interest rates to be covered by 

flows closely match the liability product cash flows. Where assets are 

these provisions.

not available to match certain cash flows, such as long-tail cash flows, a 

portion of these are invested in equities and the rest are duration matched. 

Hedging instruments are employed where necessary when there is a lack 

of suitable permanent investments to minimize loss exposure to interest 

rate changes. To the extent these cash flows are matched, protection 

against interest rate change is achieved and any change in the fair value of 

the assets will be offset by a similar change in the fair value of the liabilities.

>  For products with less predictable timing of benefit payments, investments 

are made in fixed income assets with cash flows of a shorter duration than 

the anticipated timing of benefit payments or equities, as described below.

>  The risks associated with the mismatch in portfolio duration and cash flow, 

asset prepayment exposure and the pace of asset acquisition are quantified 

and reviewed regularly.

>  The effect of an immediate 1% increase in the low and high end of the range 

of interest rates recognized in the provisions would be to decrease these 

insurance and investment contract liabilities by approximately $33 million, 

causing an increase in net earnings of Lifeco of approximately $12 million 

(Power Financial’s share – $8 million).

>  The effect of an immediate 1% decrease in the low and high end of the range 

of interest rates recognized in the provisions would be to increase these 

insurance and investment contract liabilities by approximately $481 million, 

causing a decrease in net earnings of Lifeco of approximately $322 million 

(Power Financial’s share – $217 million).

Equity price risk  For Lifeco, the risks associated with segregated fund 

guarantees have been mitigated through a hedging program for lifetime 

Guaranteed Minimum Withdrawal Benefit guarantees using equity futures, 

Projected cash flows from the current assets and liabilities are used in 

currency forwards, and interest rate derivatives. For policies with segregated 

the  Canadian  Asset  Liability  Method  to  determine  insurance  contract 

fund guarantees, Lifeco generally determines insurance contract liabilities at 

liabilities. Valuation assumptions have been made regarding rates of returns 

a conditional tail expectation of 75 (CTE75) level.

on supporting assets, fixed income, equity and inflation. The valuation 

assumptions use best estimates of future reinvestment rates and inflation 

assumptions with an assumed correlation together with margins for adverse 

deviation set in accordance with professional standards. These margins 

are necessary to provide for possibilities of misestimation and/or future 

deterioration in the best estimate assumptions and provide reasonable 

assurance  that  insurance  contract  liabilities  cover  a  range  of  possible 

outcomes. Margins are reviewed periodically for continued appropriateness.

Some  insurance  and  investment  contract  liabilities  are  supported  by 

investment properties, common stocks and private equities, for example, 

segregated fund products and products with longtail cash flows. Generally 

these  liabilities  will  fluctuate  in  line  with  equity  market  values.  A  10% 

increase in equity markets would be expected to additionally decrease 

non-par ticipating  insurance  and  investment  contract  liabilities  by 

approximately $43 million, causing an increase in net earnings of Lifeco 

of approximately $34 million (Power Financial’s share – $23 million). A 10% 

Projected cash flows from fixed income assets used in actuarial calculations 

decrease in equity markets would be expected to additionally increase 

are reduced to provide for potential asset default losses. The net effective yield 

non-par ticipating  insurance  and  investment  contract  liabilities  by 

rate reduction averaged 0.19% (0.18% in 2012). The calculation for future credit 

approximately $192 million, causing a decrease in net earnings of Lifeco of 

losses on assets is based on the credit quality of the underlying asset portfolio.

approximately $150 million (Power Financial’s share – $101 million).

Testing  under  several  interest  rate  scenarios  (including  increasing  and 

The best estimate return assumptions for equities are primarily based on 

decreasing rates) is done to assess reinvestment risk. The total provision 

long-term historical averages. Changes in the current market could result in 

for  interest  rates  is  sufficient  to  cover  a  broader  or  more  severe  set  of 

changes to these assumptions and will impact both asset and liability cash 

risks than the minimum arising from the current Canadian Institute of 

flows. A 1% increase in the best estimate assumption would be expected to 

Actuaries-prescribed scenarios.

Effective January 1, 2013, Lifeco refined its methodology for estimating interest 

rate provisions. The total provision was realigned into provisions designed 

to cover shorter-term modelling risks and those to cover inherent long-

term modelling and cash flow mismatch risks, with no net impact on total 

provisions upon realignment. The realignment, however, did have an impact 

on the pattern of expected emergence of these provisions into net earnings. 

This  realignment  increased  2013  annual  net  earnings  by  approximately 

$74 million after tax compared to 2012 on the prior methodology.

decrease non-participating insurance contract liabilities by approximately 

$458 million, causing an increase in net earnings of Lifeco of approximately 

$353 million (Power Financial’s share – $237 million). A 1% decrease in the 

best estimate assumption would be expected to increase non-participating 

insurance contract liabilities by approximately $514 million, causing a decrease 

in net earnings of Lifeco of approximately $392 million (Power Financial’s 

share – $264 million).

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IGM FINANCIAL

LIQ U IDIT Y RI SK

>  third  parties,  including  Canada  Mortgage  and  Housing  Corporation 

IGM’s  liquidity  management  practices  include:  controls  over  liquidity 

(CMHC) or Canadian bank-sponsored securitization trusts; or

management processes; stress testing of various operating scenarios; and 

oversight over liquidity management by committees of the board of directors 

of IGM.

A key liquidity requirement for IGM is the funding of commissions paid on the 

sale of mutual funds. Commissions on the sale of mutual funds continue to 

be paid from operating cash flows.

> 

institutional investors through private placements.

Certain subsidiaries of IGM are approved issuers of National Housing Act 

Mortgage-Backed  Securities  (NHA  MBS)  and  approved  sellers  into  the 

Canada Mortgage Bond Program (CMB Program). This issuer and seller status 

provides IGM with additional funding sources for residential mortgages. IGM’s 

continued ability to fund residential mortgages through Canadian bank-

IGM  also  maintains  sufficient  liquidity  to  fund  and  temporarily  hold 

sponsored securitization trusts and NHA MBS is dependent on securitization 

mortgages. Through its mortgage banking operations, residential mortgages 

market conditions that are subject to change. A condition of the NHA MBS 

are sold or securitized to:

>  Investors Mortgage and Short Term Income Fund and Investors Canadian 

Corporate Bond Fund;

and CMB Programs is that securitized loans be insured by an insurer that is 

approved by CMHC. The availability of mortgage insurance is dependent upon 

market conditions that are subject to change.

IGM’s contractual obligations were as follows:

DECEMBER 31, 2013

Derivative financial instruments

Deposits and certificates

Obligations to securitization entities

Long-term debt

Operation leases

Pension funding

DEMAND

LESS THAN 
1 YEAR

1–5 YEARS

AFTER 
5 YEARS

–

161

–

–

–

–

11

10

890

–

54

20

25

11

4,649

150

147

–

–

5

33

1,175

65

–

TOTAL

36

187

5,572

1,325

266

20

Total contractual obligations

161

985

4,982

1,278

7,406

In addition to IGM’s current balance of cash and cash equivalents, liquidity 

At December 31, 2012, fair value through profit or loss securities included 

is available through IGM’s operating lines of credit. IGM’s operating lines of 

Canada Mortgage Bonds with a fair value of $226 million. The investment in 

credit with various Schedule I Canadian chartered banks totalled $525 million 

these bonds was disposed during the third quarter of 2013.

as at December 31, 2013, unchanged from December 31, 2012. The lines of 

credit as at December 31, 2013 consisted of committed lines of $350 million 

($350 million in 2012) and uncommitted lines of $175 million ($175 million in 

2012). IGM has accessed its uncommitted lines of credit in the past; however, 

any advances made by the banks under the uncommitted lines are at the 

banks’ sole discretion. As at December 31, 2013 and 2012, IGM was not utilizing 

its committed lines of credit or its uncommitted lines of credit.

IGM’s liquidity position and its management of liquidity and funding risk have 

not changed materially since December 31, 2012.

CREDIT RI SK

IGM’s  cash  and  cash  equivalents,  securities  holdings,  mortgage  and 

investment loan portfolios, and derivatives are subject to credit risk. IGM 

monitors its credit risk management practices continuously to evaluate 

their effectiveness.

IGM regularly reviews the credit quality of the mortgage portfolios related 

to IGM’s mortgage banking operations and its intermediary operations, 

as well as the adequacy of the collective allowance. As at December 31, 

2013, mortgages totalled $5.9 billion ($4.9 billion in 2012) and consisted of 

residential mortgages:

>  Sold  to  securitization  programs  which  are  classified  as  loans  and 

receivables and totalled $5.5 billion compared to $4.6 billion at December 31, 

2012. An offsetting liability, obligations to securitization entities, has 

been recorded and totalled $5.6 billion at December 31, 2013, compared to 

$4.7 billion at December 31, 2012.

>  Related  to  IGM’s  mortgage  banking  operations  which  are  classified 

as held for trading and totalled $324 million, compared to $249 million 

at  December  31,  2012.  These  loans  are  held  by  IGM  pending  sale 

or securitization.

At December 31, 2013, cash and cash equivalents of $1,082 million ($1,059 million 

in 2012) consisted of cash balances of $89 million ($101 million in 2012) on 

deposit with Canadian chartered banks and cash equivalents of $994 million 

>  Related to IGM’s intermediary operations which are classified as loans 

and receivables and totalled $36 million at December 31, 2013, compared 

to $35 million at December 31, 2012.

($958 million in 2012). Cash equivalents are composed of Government of 

As at December 31, 2013, the mortgage portfolios related to IGM’s intermediary 

Canada treasury bills totalling $42 million ($233 million in 2012), provincial 

operations were geographically diverse, 100% residential (100% in 2012) and 

government and government-guaranteed commercial paper of $564 million 

88.6% insured (86.2% in 2012). As at December 31, 2013, impaired mortgages 

($473 million in 2012) and bankers’ acceptances issued by Canadian chartered 

were nil, unchanged from December 31, 2012. Uninsured non-performing 

banks of $388 million ($253 million in 2012). IGM regularly reviews the credit 

mortgages over 90 days were nil, unchanged from December 31, 2012. The 

ratings of its counterparties. The maximum exposure to credit risk on these 

characteristics of the mortgage portfolios have not changed significantly 

financial instruments is their carrying value. IGM manages credit risk related 

during 2013.

to cash and cash equivalents by adhering to its Investment Policy that outlines 

credit risk parameters and concentration limits.

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The NHA MBS and CMB Program require that all securitized mortgages be 

risk associated with the CMB Program. The negative fair value of these 

insured against default by an approved insurer. The ABCP programs do not 

swaps totalled $17 million at December 31, 2013 ($27 million in 2012) and the 

require mortgages to be insured; however, at December 31, 2013, 58.9% of 

outstanding notional amount was $6.8 billion ($5.7 billion in 2012). Certain 

these mortgages were insured compared to 66.6% at December 31, 2012. 

of these swaps relate to securitized mortgages that have been recorded on 

At December 31, 2013, 86.1% of the securitized portfolio and the residential 

the balance sheet with an associated obligation. Accordingly, these swaps, 

mortgages classified as held for trading were insured, compared to 88.3% 

with an outstanding notional amount of $3.6 billion ($3.3 billion in 2012) and 

at December 31, 2012. As at December 31, 2013, impaired mortgages on these 

having a negative fair value of $28 million ($29 million in 2012), are not reflected 

portfolios were $2 million, compared to $1 million at December 31, 2012. 

on the balance sheet. Principal reinvestment account swaps and hedges of 

Uninsured non-performing mortgages over 90 days on these portfolios were 

reinvestment and interest rate risk, with an outstanding notional amount of 

$1 million at December 31, 2013, unchanged from December 31, 2012.

$3.2 billion ($2.4 billion in 2012) and having a fair value of $11 million ($3 million 

IGM  retains  certain  elements  of  credit  risk  on  securitized  loans.  At 

December 31, 2013, 87.4% of securitized loans were insured against credit losses 

compared to 90.2% at December 31, 2012. IGM’s credit risk on its securitization 

in 2012), are reflected on the balance sheet. The exposure to credit risk, which 

is limited to the fair value of swaps in a gain position, totalled $47 million at 

December 31, 2013, compared to $63 million at December 31, 2012.

activities is limited to its retained interests. The fair value of IGM’s retained 

IGM utilizes interest rate swaps to hedge interest rate risk associated with 

interests in securitized mortgages was $113 million at December 31, 2013, 

mortgages securitized through Canadian bank-sponsored ABCP programs. 

compared to $69 million at December 31, 2012. Retained interests include:

The  negative  fair  value  of  these  interest  rate  swaps  totalled  $1  million 

>  Cash reserve accounts and rights to future net interest income, which 

were $29 million ($24 million in 2012) and $100 million ($102 million in 2012), 

respectively, at December 31, 2013. Cash reserve accounts are reflected 

on the balance sheet, whereas rights to future net interest income are 

($5 million in 2012) on an outstanding notional amount of $66 million at 

December 31, 2013 ($435 million in 2012). The exposure to credit risk, which is 

limited to the fair value of swaps in a gain position, was nil at December 31, 

2013, unchanged from December 31, 2012.

not reflected on the balance sheet and will be recorded over the life of 

Interest rate swaps utilized to hedge IGM’s interest rate risk associated with 

the mortgages.

its investments in Canada Mortgage Bonds were settled during the third 

The  portion  of  this  amount  pertaining  to  Canadian  bank-sponsored 

quarter of 2013.

securitization trusts of $59 million ($55 million in 2012) is subordinated to 

IGM enters into other derivative contracts which consist primarily of interest 

the interests of the trust and represents the maximum exposure to credit 

rate swaps utilized to hedge interest rate risk related to mortgages held 

risk for any failure of the borrowers to pay when due. Credit risk on these 

pending sale, or committed to, by IGM as well as total return swaps and 

mortgages is mitigated by any insurance on these mortgages, as previously 

forward agreements on IGM’s common shares utilized to hedge deferred 

discussed, and IGM’s credit risk on insured loans is to the insurer.

compensation arrangements. The fair value of interest rate swaps, total 

Rights  to  future  net  interest  income  under  the  NHA  MBS  and  CMB 

Programs totalled $70 million ($70 million in 2012). Under the NHA MBS 

and CMB Programs, IGM has an obligation to make timely payments 

to security holders regardless of whether amounts are received from 

mortgagors. All mortgages securitized under the NHA MBS and CMB 

Programs are insured by CMHC or another approved insurer under the 

return swaps and forward agreements was $12 million on an outstanding 

notional amount of $154 million at December 31, 2013, compared to a fair 

value of $0.1 million on an outstanding notional amount of $125 million at 

December 31, 2012. The exposure to credit risk, which is limited to the fair 

value of those instruments which are in a gain position, was $12 million at 

December 31, 2013, compared to $2 million as at December 31, 2012.

programs. Outstanding mortgages securitized under these programs are 

The  aggregate  credit  risk  exposure  related  to  derivatives  that  are  in  a 

$3.8 billion ($3.3 billion in 2012).

>  Fair value of principal reinvestment account swaps had a negative fair value 

of $16 million at December 31, 2013 ($56 million in 2012) and is reflected on the 

balance sheet. These swaps represent the component of a swap entered 

into under the CMB Program whereby IGM pays coupons on Canada 

Mortgage Bonds and receives investment returns on the reinvestment 

of repaid mortgage principal. The notional amount of these swaps was 

$1,023 million at December 31, 2013 ($932 million in 2012).

gain position of $58 million ($65 million in 2012) does not give effect to any 

netting agreements or collateral arrangements. The exposure to credit risk, 

considering netting agreements and collateral arrangements, was $4 million 

at December 31, 2013 (nil in 2012). Counterparties are all Canadian Schedule 

I chartered banks and, as a result, management of IGM has determined 

that IGM’s overall credit risk related to derivatives was not significant at 

December 31, 2013. Management of credit risk has not changed materially 

since December 31, 2012.

IGM’s exposure to and management of credit risk related to cash and cash 

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equivalents, fixed income securities and mortgage portfolios have not 

changed materially since December 31, 2012.

Currency risk 

IGM’s financial instruments are generally denominated in 

Canadian dollars, and do not have significant exposure to changes in foreign 

IGM utilizes over-the-counter derivatives to hedge interest rate risk and 

exchange rates.

reinvestment risk associated with its mortgage banking and securitization 

activities, as well as market risk related to certain stock-based compensation 

arrangements. To the extent that the fair value of the derivatives is in a gain 

position, IGM is exposed to the credit risk that its counterparties fail to fulfill 

their obligations under these arrangements.

IGM participates in the CMB Program by entering into back-to-back swaps 

whereby  Canadian  Schedule  I  chartered  banks  designated  by  IGM  are 

between IGM and the Canadian Housing Trust. IGM receives coupons on 

NHA MBS and eligible principal reinvestments and pays coupons on the 

Canada Mortgage Bonds. IGM also enters into offsetting interest rate swaps 

with the same bank counterparties to hedge interest rate and reinvestment 

Interest rate risk 

IGM is exposed to interest rate risk on its loan portfolio, 

fixed income securities, Canada Mortgage Bonds and on certain of the 

derivative  financial  instruments  used  in  IGM’s  mortgage  banking  and 

intermediary operations.

The objective of IGM’s asset and liability management is to control interest 

rate risk related to its intermediary operations by actively managing its 

interest rate exposure. As at December 31, 2013, the total gap between deposit 

assets and liabilities was within IGM’s trust subsidiaries’ stated guidelines.

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IGM utilizes interest rate swaps with Canadian Schedule I chartered bank 

As at December 31, 2013, the impact to annual net earnings of IGM of a 

counterparties in order to reduce the impact of fluctuating interest rates on 

100-basis-point change in interest rates would have been a decrease of 

its mortgage banking operations, as follows:

approximately $2 million (Power Financial’s share – $1 million). IGM’s exposure 

>  IGM  has  funded  fixed  rate  mor tgages  with  ABCP  as  par t  of  the 

to and management of interest rate risk has not changed materially since 

securitization transactions with bank-sponsored securitization trusts. 

December 31, 2012.

IGM enters into interest rate swaps with Canadian Schedule I chartered 

Equity price risk 

IGM is exposed to equity price risk on its proprietary 

banks to hedge the risk that ABCP rates rise. However, IGM remains 

investment funds which are classified as available-for-sale securities and 

exposed to the basis risk that ABCP rates are greater than the bankers’ 

its equity securities which are classified as fair value through profit or loss. 

acceptance rates that it receives on its hedges.

Unrealized gains and losses on available-for-sale securities are recorded in 

>  IGM has in certain instances funded floating rate mortgages with fixed rate 

Canada Mortgage Bonds as part of the securitization transactions under 

the CMB Program. IGM enters into interest rate swaps with Canadian 

other comprehensive income until they are realized or until management of 

IGM determines there is objective evidence of impairment in value, at which 

time they are recorded in the statements of earnings.

Schedule I chartered banks to hedge the risk that the interest rates earned 

IGM sponsors a number of deferred compensation arrangements where 

on floating rate mortgages decline. As previously discussed, as part of the 

payments to participants are linked to the performance of the common 

CMB Program, IGM also is entitled to investment returns on reinvestment 

shares of IGM Financial Inc. IGM hedges this risk through the use of forward 

of principal repayments of securitized mortgages and is obligated to pay 

agreements and total return swaps.

Canada Mortgage Bond coupons that are generally fixed rate. IGM hedges 

the risk that reinvestment returns decline by entering into interest rate 

swaps with Canadian Schedule I chartered bank counterparties.

>  IGM is also exposed to the impact that changes in interest rates may have 

on the value of mortgages held, or committed to, by IGM. IGM may enter 

into interest rate swaps to hedge this risk.

RI SKS REL ATED TO AS SETS U N DER MANAG EM ENT 
– MARKET RI SK

Risks related to the performance of the equity markets, changes in interest 

rates and changes in foreign currencies relative to the Canadian dollar can 

have a significant impact on the level and mix of assets under management. 

These changes in assets under management directly impact earnings of IGM.

 NOTE 24  OPERATING AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES

YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31

Salaries and other employee benefits

Amortization, depreciation and impairment

Premium taxes

Restructuring and acquisition expenses

Sub-advisor fees [1]

Other

2013

2,511

199

313

107

110

1,234

4,474

2012

2,190

178

293

–

98

1,047

3,806

[1]  Lifeco reclassified sub-advisor fees which were previously set off against fee income to operating and administrative expenses.

RESTRUCTU RING AN D ACQ U I SITION EXPEN SES

With the acquisition of Irish Life on July 18, 2013, Lifeco has developed a restructuring plan to combine the life and pension operations of Canada Life (Ireland) 

and Irish Life. In addition, other restructuring expenses have been incurred by Lifeco and IGM.

Restructuring and acquisition expenses by major categories were as follows:

YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31

Acquisition expenses

Restructuring – Irish Life

Staff costs

Information systems

Other

Impairment of Canada Life Ireland brand value [Note 11]

Other restructuring expenses

Total

2013

29

17

3

11

31

34

13

107

Included in the above restructuring expenses are provisions of $34 million which are included within other liabilities. These provisions are expected to be 

realized within 12 months from the reporting date.

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YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31

Interest on debentures and debt instruments

Net interest on capital trust debentures

Other

2013

364

11

25

400

2012

341

41

27

409

 NOTE 26  PENSION PLANS AND OTHER POST-EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS

CHAR ACTERI STIC S , FU N DING AN D RI SK

The defined contribution pension plans provide pension benefits based on 

The Corporation and its subsidiaries maintain funded defined benefit pension 

accumulated employee and company contributions. Contributions to these 

plans for certain employees and advisors as well as unfunded supplementary 

plans are a set percentage of employees’ annual income and may be subject 

employee retirement plans (SERP) for certain employees. The Corporation’s 

to certain vesting requirements.

subsidiaries also maintain defined contribution pension plans for eligible 

employees and advisors.

The Corporation and its subsidiaries also provide post-employment health, 

dental and life insurance benefits to eligible employees, advisors and their 

The defined benefit pension plans provide pensions based on length of service 

dependents. These post-employment benefits are not pre-funded. The 

and final average earnings. For most plans, active plan participants share 

amount of the obligation for these benefits is included in other liabilities and 

in the cost by making contributions in respect of current service. Certain 

is supported by general assets.

pension payments are indexed either on an ad hoc basis or a guaranteed 

basis. The determination of the defined benefit obligation reflects pension 

benefits, in accordance with the terms of the plans, and assuming the plans 

are not terminated. The assets supporting the funded pension plans are held 

in separate trusteed pension funds. The obligations for the wholly unfunded 

The Corporation and its subsidiaries have pension and benefit committees 

or a trustee arrangement that provides oversight for the benefit plans. 

The benefit plans are monitored on an ongoing basis to assess the benefit, 

funding and investment policies, financial status, and funding requirements 

of the Corporation and its subsidiaries. Significant changes to benefit plans 

plans are supported by general assets.

require approval.

Effective July 1, 2012, the defined benefit pension plan of IGM was closed and 

will only accept members hired prior to July 1, 2012. For all eligible employees 

hired after July 1, 2012, IGM introduced a registered defined contribution 

pension plan.

The Corporation and its subsidiaries’ funding policy for the funded pension 

plans is to make annual contributions equal to or greater than those required 

by the applicable regulations and plan provisions that govern the funding 

of the plans. Where funded plans have a net defined benefit asset, the 

Effective January 1, 2013, both the Great-West Life Assurance Company Canadian 

Corporation and its subsidiaries determine if an economic benefit exists in 

Employees’ Pension Plan and the London Life Staff Pension Plan added a 

the form of potential reductions in future contributions and in the form of 

defined contribution provision to their plans. All new hires after this date 

surplus refunds, where permitted by applicable regulation and plan provisions.

are eligible only for defined contribution benefits. This change is consistent 

with the benefit provisions of the majority of Lifeco’s pension plans and will 

continue to reduce Lifeco’s defined benefit plan exposure in future years.

By  their  design,  the  defined  benefit  plans  expose  the  Corporation  and 

its subsidiaries to the typical risks faced by defined benefit plans such as 

investment  performance,  changes  to  the  discount  rates  used  to  value 

Subsidiaries of Lifeco have declared partial windups in respect of certain 

the obligations, longevity of plan members, and future inflation. Pension 

defined benefit pension plans. Lifeco holds after-tax provisions in the amount 

and benefit risk is managed by regular monitoring of the plans, applicable 

of $34 million for these plans.

regulations and other factors that could impact the expenses and cash flows 

of the Corporation and its subsidiaries.

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PL AN AS SETS , B EN EFIT OB LIGATION S AN D FU N DED STATUS

DECEMBER 31

CHANGE IN FAIR VALUE OF PLAN ASSETS

Fair value of plan assets, beginning of year

Interest income

Employee contributions

Employer contributions

Actual return over interest income

Benefits paid

Administrative expenses

Acquisition of Irish Life

Foreign exchange and other

Fair value of plan assets, end of year

CHANGE IN DEFINED BENEFIT OBLIGATION

Defined benefit obligation, beginning of year

Current service cost

Employee contributions

Interest cost

Actuarial (gains) losses on:

Financial assumption changes

Demographic assumption changes

Arising from member experience

Benefits paid

Past service cost

Acquisition of Irish Life

Foreign exchange and other

Defined benefit obligation, end of year

FUNDED STATUS

Fund deficit

Unrecognized amount due to limit on asset

Accrued benefit liability

2013

2012

PENSION 
PL ANS

OTHER POST-
EMPLOYMENT 
BENEFITS

PENSION 
PL ANS

OTHER POST-
EMPLOYMENT 
BENEFITS

3,539

176

22

164

310

(210)

(6)

1,196

158

5,349

4,389

125

22

212

(332)

37

8

(210)

1

1,202

199

5,653

(304)

(44)

(348)

–

–

–

19

–

(19)

–

–

–

–

470

4

–

19

(29)

(11)

3

(19)

–

–

1

3,359

168

20

93

112

(185)

(5)

–

(23)

3,539

–

–

–

19

–

(19)

–

–

–

–

3,868

449

91

20

191

416

9

3

(185)

1

–

(25)

3

–

22

49

10

(44)

(19)

–

–

–

438

4,389

470

(438)

–

(438)

(850)

(41)

(891)

(470)

–

(470)

The aggregate defined benefit obligation of pension plans is as follows:

YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31

Wholly or partly funded plans

Wholly unfunded plans

The net accrued benefit asset (liability) shown above is presented in these financial statements as follows:

DECEMBER 31

Pension benefit asset

Pension and other post-employment benefit liabilities

Accrued benefit asset (liability)

PENSION 
PL ANS

OTHER POST-
EMPLOYMENT 
BENEFITS

408

(756)

(348)

–

(438)

(438)

2013

5,229

424

PENSION 
PL ANS

202

2013

TOTAL

408

(1,194)

(1,093)

(786)

(891)

2012

3,975

414

2012

TOTAL

202

(1,563)

(1,361)

OTHER POST-
EMPLOYMENT 
BENEFITS

–

(470)

(470)

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Under International Financial Reporting Interpretations Committee (IFRIC) 

through  future  contribution  reductions  or  refunds.  In  the  event  the 

14, The Limit on a Defined Benefit Asset, Minimum Funding Requirements and their 

Corporation and its subsidiaries are not entitled to a benefit, a limit or “asset 

Interaction, the Corporation and its subsidiaries must assess whether the 

ceiling” is required on the balance. The following provides a breakdown of the 

pension asset is of economic benefit to the Corporation and its subsidiaries 

changes in the asset ceiling.

DECEMBER 31

Asset ceiling, beginning of year

Interest on beginning of period asset ceiling

Change in asset ceiling

Asset ceiling, end of year

PEN SION AN D OTH ER POST- EM PLOYM ENT B EN EFIT EXPEN SE

DECEMBER 31

Defined benefit current service cost

Employee contributions

Net interest cost

Past service cost

Administration fees

Defined contribution current service cost

Expense recognized in net earnings

Actuarial (gain) loss recognized

Return on assets (greater) less than assumed

Effect of the asset ceiling

Expense recognized in other comprehensive income

Total expense (income)

2013

41

2

1

44

2012

71

4

(34)

41

2013

2012

PENSION 
PL ANS

OTHER POST-
EMPLOYMENT 
BENEFITS

PENSION 
PL ANS

OTHER POST-
EMPLOYMENT 
BENEFITS

147

(22)

125

38

1

6

31

201

(287)

(310)

1

(596)

(395)

4

–

4

19

–

–

–

23

(37)

–

–

(37)

(14)

111

(20)

91

27

1

5

26

150

428

(112)

(34)

282

432

3

–

3

22

–

–

–

25

15

–

–

15

40

During 2013, the Corporation and its subsidiaries incurred $23 million of actuarial gains ($7 million of actuarial losses in 2012) for pension plan remeasurements 

not included in the table shown above. This primarily relates to the share of actuarial gains (losses) for investments accounted for under the equity method.

AS SET ALLOCATION BY MAJOR CATEGORY WEIG HTED BY PL AN AS SETS

%

Equity securities

Debt securities

All other assets

DECEMBER 31, 2013

DECEMBER 31, 2012

JANUARY 1, 2012

DEFINED BENEFIT PENSION PL ANS

54

37

9

100

52

38

10

100

47

41

12

100

No plan assets are directly invested in the Corporation’s or subsidiaries’ 

$1,430 million at January 1, 2012). Plan assets do not include any property 

securities. Lifeco’s plan assets include investments in segregated funds 

occupied or other assets used by Lifeco. IGM’s plan assets are invested in IGM’s 

and other funds managed by subsidiaries of Lifeco in the balance sheet of 

mutual funds. Power Financial’s plan assets are invested in segregated funds 

$3,012 million at December 31, 2013 ($1,523 million at December 31, 2012 and 

managed by a subsidiary of Lifeco.

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DETAIL S OF DEFIN ED B EN EFIT OB LIGATION

PORTION OF DEFIN ED B EN EFIT OB LIGATION SU B J ECT TO FUTU RE SAL ARIES

DECEMBER 31

Benefit obligation without future salary increases

Effect of assumed future salary increases

Defined benefit obligation

ALLOCATION OF DEFIN ED B EN EFIT OB LIGATION BY M EM B ERSH IP

DECEMBER 31
%

Actives

Deferred vesteds

Retirees

Total

Weighted average duration of defined benefit obligation (in years)

CASH FLOW IN FORMATION

The expected employer contributions for the year 2014 are as follows:

Funded (wholly or partly) defined benefit plans

Unfunded defined benefit plans

Defined contribution plans

Total

ACTUARIAL AS SU M PTION S AN D SEN SITIVITIES

ACTUARIAL AS SU M PTION S

%

RANGE OF DISCOUNT RATES

To determine benefit cost

To determine accrued benefit obligation at year-end

WEIGHTED AVERAGE ASSUMPTIONS USED TO DETERMINE BENEFIT COST [1]

Discount rate

Rate of compensation increase

WEIGHTED AVERAGE ASSUMPTIONS USED TO DETERMINE ACCRUED BENEFIT OBLIGATION 

AT YEAR-END [1]

Discount rate

Rate of compensation increase

WEIGHTED AVERAGE HEALTHCARE TREND RATES [1]

Initial healthcare trend rate

Ultimate healthcare trend rate

Year ultimate trend rate is reached

[1]  Based on the obligations of each plan.

2013

OTHER POST-
EMPLOYMENT 
BENEFITS

438

–

438

PENSION 
PL ANS

5,036

617

5,653

2012

OTHER POST-
EMPLOYMENT 
BENEFITS

470

–

470

PENSION 
PL ANS

4,030

359

4,389

2013

2012

PENSION 
PL ANS

OTHER POST-
EMPLOYMENT 
BENEFITS

PENSION 
PL ANS

OTHER POST-
EMPLOYMENT 
BENEFITS

46

15

39

100

18.2

25

–

75

100

11.9

44

15

41

100

16.3

27

–

73

100

12.7

DEFINED BENEFIT 
PENSION PL ANS

OTHER POST-EMPLOYMENT 
BENEFITS

118

22

34

174

–

22

–

22

DEFINED BENEFIT 
PENSION PL ANS

OTHER POST-EMPLOYMENT 
BENEFITS

2013

2012

2013

2012

4.1 – 4.6

4.5 – 5.5

4.1 – 4.5

4.5 – 5.1

4.7 – 5.1

4.1 – 4.6

4.7 – 5.0

4.1 – 4.5

4.4

3.2

4.7

3.3

5.1

3.6

4.4

3.2

4.2

–

4.8

–

6.4

4.5

2024

5.1

–

4.2

–

6.5

4.5

2024

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SAM PLE LIFE EXPECTANCIES BASED ON MORTALIT Y AS SU M PTION S

DECEMBER 31

Weighted average life expectancies based on mortality assumptions [1]:

Male

Age 65 in fiscal year

Age 65 in fiscal year + 30 years

Female

Age 65 in fiscal year

Age 65 in fiscal year + 30 years

[1]  Based on the obligations of each plan.

2013

2012

PENSION 
PL ANS

OTHER POST-
EMPLOYMENT 
BENEFITS

PENSION 
PL ANS

OTHER POST-
EMPLOYMENT 
BENEFITS

22.0

24.3

23.9

25.8

21.4

23.0

23.7

25.0

21.0

23.3

23.1

24.5

20.8

22.9

23.2

24.3

Mortality assumptions are significant in measuring the defined benefit 

its subsidiaries take into consideration average life expectancy, including 

obligation for defined benefit plans. The period of time over which benefits 

allowances for future mortality improvement as appropriate, and reflect 

are  assumed  to  be  paid  is  based  on  best  estimates  of  future  mortality, 

variations in such factors as age, gender and geographic location.

including allowances for mortality improvements. This estimate is subject 

to considerable uncertainty and judgment is required in establishing this 

assumption. The mortality assumptions applied by the Corporation and 

The mortality tables are reviewed at least annually, and assumptions are in 

accordance with accepted actuarial practice. Emerging plan experience is 

reviewed and considered in establishing the best estimate for future mortality.

IM PACT OF CHANG ES TO AS SU M PTION S

DECEMBER 31, 2013

DEFINED BENEFIT PENSION PLANS:

Impact of a change to the discount rate

Impact of a change to the rate of compensation increase

Impact of a change to the rate of inflation

OTHER POST-EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS:

Impact of a change to assumed medical cost trend rates

Impact of a change to the discount rate

1% INCREASE

1% DECREASE

(856)

268

662

45

(48)

1,100

(218)

(523)

(37)

58

To measure the impact of a change in an assumption, all other assumptions were held constant. It would be expected that there would be interaction between 

at least some of the assumptions and therefore the sensitivity analysis presented may not be representative of the actual change.

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS NOTE 27  DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

In the normal course of managing exposure to fluctuations in interest rates, foreign exchange rates, and to market risks, the Corporation and its subsidiaries 

are end-users of various derivative financial instruments. Contracts are either exchange traded or over-the-counter traded with counterparties that are 

credit-worthy financial intermediaries.

The following table summarizes the portfolio of derivative financial instruments of the Corporation and its subsidiaries at December 31:

2013

DERIVATIVES NOT DESIGNATED AS ACCOUNTING HEDGES

NOTIONAL AMOUNT

1 YEAR
OR LESS

1–5
YEARS

OVER
5 YEARS

TOTAL

MA XIMUM 
CREDIT RISK

TOTAL 
ESTIMATED
FAIR VALUE

Interest rate contracts

Futures – long

Futures – short

Swaps

Options purchased

Foreign exchange contracts

Forward contracts

Cross-currency swaps

Other derivative contracts

Equity contracts

Futures – long

Futures – short

Other forward contracts

CASH FLOW HEDGES

Interest rate contracts

Swaps

Foreign exchange contracts

Cross-currency swaps

Other derivative contracts

Forward contracts and total return swap

FAIR VALUE HEDGES

Interest rate contracts

Swaps

4

13

2,455

265

2,737

602

213

815

–

–

3,191

327

3,518

476

2,053

2,529

10,660

102

15

301

157

11,133

14,685

–

–

15

15

–

–

–

102

6,149

–

1,500

17

1,517

–

14,700

17

7,683

–

–

990

89

1,079

–

4,986

4,986

–

–

–

–

–

6,065

33

12

–

45

66

4

13

6,636

681

7,334

1,078

7,252

8,330

10,762

15

301

157

11,235

26,899

33

1,512

32

1,577

83

6,176

28,559

–

–

269

30

299

11

313

324

11

–

–

–

11

634

7

–

8

15

–

–

176

30

206

6

(167)

(161)

(90)

–

(6)

–

(96)

(51)

7

(94)

8

(79)

5

654

5

(125)

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2012

DERIVATIVES NOT DESIGNATED AS ACCOUNTING HEDGES

NOTIONAL AMOUNT

1 YEAR
OR LESS

1–5
YEARS

OVER
5 YEARS

TOTAL

MA XIMUM 
CREDIT RISK

TOTAL 
ESTIMATED
FAIR VALUE

Interest rate contracts

Futures – long

Futures – short

Swaps

Options purchased

Foreign exchange contracts

Forward contracts

Cross-currency swaps

Other derivative contracts

Equity contracts

Futures – long

Futures – short

Other forward contracts

CASH FLOW HEDGES

Interest rate contracts

Swaps

Foreign exchange contracts

Cross-currency swaps

Other derivative contracts

Forward contracts and total return swap

FAIR VALUE HEDGES

Interest rate contracts

Swaps

9

71

1,844

257

2,181

300

205

505

900

7

224

290

1,421

4,107

–

–

3

3

–

4,110

–

–

2,613

513

3,126

–

2,001

2,001

4

–

–

–

4

–

–

1,348

87

1,435

–

4,772

4,772

–

–

–

–

–

9

71

5,805

857

6,742

300

6,978

7,278

904

7

224

290

1,425

–

–

410

46

456

1

565

566

8

–

–

–

8

–

–

318

46

364

–

290

290

(5)

–

(4)

–

(9)

5,131

6,207

15,445

1,030

645

–

30

30

1,000

500

1,500

18

1,018

–

530

21

1,551

58

6,207

124

6,861

182

17,178

1,060

14

16

–

30

–

13

(8)

(2)

3

(1)

647

The amount subject to credit risk is limited to the current fair value of the 

Call options grant the Corporation and its subsidiaries the right to enter into 

instruments which are in a gain position. The credit risk is presented without 

a swap with predetermined fixedrate payments over a predetermined time 

giving  effect  to  any  netting  agreements  and  does  not  reflect  actual  or 

period on the exercise date. Call options are used to manage the variability 

expected losses. The total estimated fair value represents the total amount 

in future interest payments due to a change in credited interest rates and the 

that the Corporation and its subsidiaries would receive (or pay) to terminate 

related potential change in cash flows due to surrenders. Call options are also 

all agreements at year-end. However, this would not result in a gain or loss 

used to hedge minimum rate guarantees.

to the Corporation and its subsidiaries as the derivative instruments which 

correlate to certain assets and liabilities provide offsetting gains or losses.

FOREIG N EXCHANG E CONTR ACTS

INTEREST R ATE CONTR ACTS

Cross-currency swaps are used in combination with other investments to 

manage foreign currency risk associated with investment activities and 

Interest rate swaps, futures and options are used as part of a portfolio of 

insurance and investment contract liabilities. Under these swaps, principal 

assets to manage interest rate risk associated with investment activities 

amounts and fixed and floating interest payments may be exchanged in 

and insurance and investment contract liabilities and to reduce the impact 

different currencies. The Corporation and its subsidiaries may also enter 

of  fluctuating  interest  rates  on  the  mortgage  banking  operations  and 

into certain foreign exchange forward contracts to hedge certain product 

intermediary operations. Interest rate swap agreements require the periodic 

liabilities, cash and cash equivalents and cash flows.

exchange of payments without the exchange of the notional principal amount 

on which payments are based.

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OTH ER DERIVATIVE CONTR ACTS

Equity index swaps, futures and options are used to hedge certain product 

EN FORCEAB LE MASTER N ET TING 
AG REEM ENTS OR SIM IL AR AG REEM ENTS

liabilities. Equity index swaps are also used as substitutes for cash instruments 

The following disclosure shows the potential effect on the Corporation’s 

and are used to periodically hedge the market risk associated with certain 

balance sheets on financial instruments that have been shown in a gross 

fee income. Equity put options are used to manage the potential credit risk 

position where right of set-off exists under certain circumstances that do 

impact of significant declines in certain equity markets.

not qualify for netting on the balance sheets.

Forward agreements and total return swaps are used to manage exposure 

The Corporation and its subsidiaries enter into the International Swaps and 

to fluctuations in the total return of common shares related to deferred 

Derivative Association’s master agreements for transacting over-the-counter 

compensation arrangements. Total return swap and forward agreements 

derivatives. The Corporation and its subsidiaries receive and pledge collateral 

require the exchange of net contractual payments periodically or at maturity 

according to the related International Swaps and Derivative Association’s 

without the exchange of the notional principal amounts on which the 

Credit Support Annexes. The International Swaps and Derivative Association’s 

payments are based. Certain of these instruments are not designated as 

master agreements do not meet the criteria for offsetting on the balance 

hedges. Changes in fair value are recorded in operating and administrative 

sheets because they create a right of set-off that is enforceable only in the 

expenses in the statements of earnings for those instruments not designated 

event of default, insolvency, or bankruptcy.

as hedges.

DECEMBER 31, 2013

FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS (ASSETS)

Derivative financial instruments

Reverse repurchase agreements [3]

Total financial instruments (assets)

FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS (LIABILITIES)

Derivative instruments

Total financial instruments (liabilities)

DECEMBER 31, 2012

FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS (ASSETS)

Derivative financial instruments

Reverse repurchase agreements [3]

Total financial instruments (assets)

FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS (LIABILITIES)

Derivative instruments

Total financial instruments (liabilities)

For exchange-traded derivatives subject to derivative clearing agreements 

with exchanges and clearing houses, there is no provision for set-off at default. 

Initial margin is excluded from the table below as it would become part of a 

pooled settlement process.

Lifeco’s reverse repurchase agreements are also subject to right of set-off 

in the event of default. These transactions and agreements include master 

netting arrangements which provide for the netting of payment obligations 

between Lifeco and its counterparties in the event of default.

REL ATED AMOUNTS NOT SET OFF IN THE BAL ANCE SHEETS

GROSS AMOUNT 
OF FINANCIAL 
INSTRUMENTS 
PRESENTED IN 
THE BAL ANCE 
SHEET

OFFSET TING 
COUNTERPART Y 
POSITION

[1]

FINANCIAL 
COLL ATERAL 
RECEIVED / 
PLEDGED

[2]

NET 
EXPOSURE

654

87

741

779

779

(271)

–

(271)

(271)

(271)

(22)

(87)

(109)

(199)

(199)

361

–

361

309

309

REL ATED AMOUNTS NOT SET OFF IN THE BAL ANCE SHEETS

GROSS AMOUNT 
OF FINANCIAL 
INSTRUMENTS 
PRESENTED IN 
THE BAL ANCE 
SHEET

OFFSET TING 
COUNTERPART Y 
POSITION

[1]

FINANCIAL 
COLL ATERAL 
RECEIVED / 
PLEDGED

[2]

NET 
EXPOSURE

1,060

101

1,161

413

413

(275)

–

(275)

(275)

(275)

(25)

(101)

(126)

(96)

(96)

760

–

760

42

42

[1]  Includes counterparty amounts recognized on the balance sheets where the Corporation has a potential offsetting position (as described above) but does not 

meet the criteria for offsetting on the balance sheets, excluding collateral.

[2]  Financial collateral presented above excludes overcollateralization and, for exchange-traded derivatives, initial margin. Financial collateral received on reverse 
repurchase agreements is held by a third party. Total financial collateral, including initial margin and overcollateralization, received on derivative assets was 
$22 million ($25 million at December 31, 2012), received on reverse repurchase agreements was $89 million ($103 million at December 31, 2012), and pledged 
on derivative liabilities was $222 million ($118 million at December 31, 2012).

[3]  Assets related to reverse repurchase agreements are included in bonds in the balance sheets.

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The following table presents the carrying amounts and fair value of the 

The table excludes fair value information for financial assets and financial 

Corporation’s financial assets and financial liabilities, including their levels 

liabilities not measured at fair value if the carrying amount is a reasonable 

in the fair value hierarchy using the valuation methods and assumptions 

approximation  of  the  fair  value.  The  excluded  items  are  cash  and  cash 

described in the summary of significant accounting policies and below. Fair 

equivalents,  dividends,  interest  and  accounts  receivable,  income  tax 

values are management’s estimates and are generally calculated using market 

receivable, loans to policyholders, certain other financial assets, accounts 

information at a specific point in time and may not reflect future fair values. 

payable, repurchase agreements, dividends payable, interest payable, income 

The calculations are subjective in nature, involve uncertainties and matters 

tax payable and certain other financial liabilities.

of significant judgment. The table distinguishes between those financial 

instruments recorded at fair value and those recorded at amortized cost.

DECEMBER 31, 2013

FINANCIAL ASSETS

Financial assets recorded at fair value

Bonds

Fair value through profit or loss

Available for sale

Mortgage and other loans

Fair value through profit or loss

Shares

Fair value through profit or loss

Available for sale

Investment properties

Derivative instruments

Other assets

Financial assets recorded at amortized cost

Bonds

Loans and receivables

Mortgage and other loans

Loans and receivables

Shares

Available for sale [1]

Total financial assets

FINANCIAL LIABILITIES

Financial liabilities recorded at fair value

Investment contract liabilities

Derivative instruments

Other liabilities

Financial liabilities recorded at amortized cost

Obligations to securitization entities

Debentures and debt instruments

Capital trust debentures

Deposits and certificates

Total financial liabilities

CARRYING 
VALUE

LEVEL 1

LEVEL 2

LEVEL 3

TOTAL 
FAIR VALUE

70,104

8,370

324

7,297

117

4,288

654

396

91,550

11,855

24,591

632

37,078

128,628

(889)

(779)

(20)

(1,688)

(5,572)

(7,275)

(163)

(187)

(13,197)

(14,885)

–

–

–

7,264

116

–

–

244

7,624

–

–

–

–

69,771

8,346

324

7

–

–

646

131

333

24

–

26

1

4,288

8

21

70,104

8,370

324

7,297

117

4,288

654

396

79,225

4,701

91,550

12,544

128

12,672

19,517

5,695

25,212

–

32,061

632

6,455

632

38,516

7,624

111,286

11,156

130,066

–

(6)

(20)

(26)

(859)

(749)

–

(1,608)

(30)

(24)

–

(54)

–

–

(5,671)

(582)

(7,409)

–

–

(582)

(608)

(205)

(188)

(7,802)

(9,410)

(75)

–

–

(5,746)

(14,130)

(5,800)

(15,818)

(889)

(779)

(20)

(1,688)

(5,671)

(8,066)

(205)

(188)

[1]  Fair value cannot be reliably measured as these are unique private companies across various industries. In addition, the financial data that the Corporation 

receives is not available on a timely basis to allow accurate estimates on reporting dates, therefore the investments are held at cost.

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DECEMBER 31, 2012

FINANCIAL ASSETS

Financial assets recorded at fair value

Bonds

Fair value through profit or loss

Available for sale

Mortgage and other loans

Fair value through profit or loss

Shares

Fair value through profit or loss

Available for sale

Investment properties

Derivative instruments

Other assets

Financial assets recorded at amortized cost

Bonds

Loans and receivables

Mortgage and other loans

Loans and receivables

Shares

Available for sale

Total financial assets

FINANCIAL LIABILITIES

Financial liabilities recorded at fair value

Investment contract liabilities

Derivative instruments

Other liabilities

Financial liabilities recorded at amortized cost

Obligations to securitization entities

Debentures and debt instruments

Capital trust debentures

Deposits and certificates

Total financial liabilities

There were no significant transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 in 2013 and 2012.

65,050

7,407

249

5,949

138

3,572

1,060

285

83,710

10,934

22,548

674

34,156

117,866

(739)

(413)

(141)

(1,293)

(4,701)

(5,817)

(164)

(163)

(10,845)

(12,138)

CARRYING 
VALUE

LEVEL 1

LEVEL 2

LEVEL 3

TOTAL 
FAIR VALUE

64,551

7,380

249

7

5

–

1,060

84

274

27

–

12

1

3,572

–

9

65,050

7,407

249

5,949

138

3,572

1,060

285

73,336

3,895

83,710

12,372

66

12,438

19,067

4,792

23,859

225

–

–

5,930

132

–

–

192

6,479

–

–

–

–

–

31,439

674

5,532

9,427

674

36,971

120,681

6,479

104,775

–

(4)

(141)

(145)

(706)

(353)

–

(1,059)

(33)

(56)

–

(89)

–

–

(4,787)

(295)

(6,484)

–

–

(295)

(440)

(216)

(165)

(6,865)

(7,924)

–

–

–

(739)

(413)

(141)

(1,293)

(4,787)

(6,779)

(216)

(165)

(4,787)

(11,947)

(4,876)

(13,240)

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The Corporation’s financial assets and financial liabilities recorded at fair 

a matrix which is based on credit quality and average life, government and 

value have been categorized based upon the following fair value hierarchy:

agency securities, restricted stock, some private bonds and equities, most 

>  Level 1 inputs utilize observable, quoted prices (unadjusted) in active 

markets for identical assets or liabilities that the Corporation has the ability 

to access. Financial assets and liabilities utilizing Level 1 inputs include 

actively exchange-traded equity securities, exchange-traded futures, 

and mutual and segregated funds which have available prices in an active 

market with no redemption restrictions. Level 1 assets also include, open-

end investment fund units, and investments in Government of Canada 

Bonds and Canada Mortgage Bonds in instances where there are quoted 

prices available from active markets.

investment-grade and high-yield corporate bonds, most asset-backed 

securities, most over-the-counter derivatives, mortgage loans, deposits 

and certificates, and long-term debt. The fair value of derivative financial 

instruments and deposits and certificates is determined using valuation 

models, discounted cash flow methodologies, or similar techniques using 

primarily observable market inputs. The fair value of long-term debt is 

determined using indicative broker quotes. Investment contracts that 

are measured at fair value through profit or loss are mostly included in 

Level 2 category.

>  Level 2 inputs utilize other-than-quoted prices included in Level 1 that 

>  Level 3 inputs utilize one or more significant inputs that are not based on 

are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly. Level 

2 inputs include quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active 

markets, and inputs other-than-quoted prices that are observable for the 

asset or liability, such as interest rates and yield curves that are observable 

at commonly quoted intervals. The fair values for some Level 2 securities 

were obtained from a pricing service. The pricing service inputs include, 

but are not limited to, benchmark yields, reported trades, broker/dealer 

quotes, issuer spreads, two-sided markets, benchmark securities, offers 

and reference data. Level 2 assets and liabilities include those priced using 

observable market inputs and include situations where there is little, if 

any, market activity for the asset or liability. The values of the majority 

of Level 3 securities were obtained from single-broker quotes, internal 

pricing models, external appraisers or by discounting projected cash flows. 

Financial assets and liabilities utilizing Level 3 inputs include certain bonds, 

certain asset-backed securities, some private equities, some mortgages, 

investments in mutual and segregated funds where there are redemption 

restrictions, certain over-the-counter derivatives, investment properties, 

and obligations to securitization entities.

The following table presents additional information about financial assets and financial liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis for which the 

Corporation and its subsidiaries have utilized Level 3 inputs to determine fair value for the year ended December 31, 2013.

DECEMBER 31, 2013

Balance, beginning of year

Total gains (losses)

In net earnings

In other 

comprehensive 
income [1]

Acquisition of Irish 
Life [Note 4]

Purchases

Sales

Settlements

Other

Transfers into Level 3

Transfers out of Level 3

Balance, end of year

BONDS

SHARES

FAIR VALUE 
THROUGH 
PROFIT OR LOSS

AVAIL ABLE
FOR SALE

FAIR VALUE 
THROUGH 
PROFIT OR LOSS

AVAIL ABLE
FOR SALE

INVESTMENT 
PROPERTIES

DERIVATIVES, 
NET

OTHER
ASSETS 
(LIABILITIES)

INVESTMENT 
CONTRAC T 
LIABILITIES

TOTAL

274

68

–

120

–

(104)

(69)

–

50

(6)

333

27

12

4

3

–

–

(5)

(5)

–

–

–

24

1

–

1

21

(10)

–

–

1

–

26

1

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

1

3,572

152

216

248

182

(82)

–

–

–

–

(56)

18

–

–

3

–

19

–

–

–

9

12

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

(33)

3,806

–

–

–

–

–

–

3

–

–

255

219

369

206

(201)

(55)

3

51

(6)

4,288

(16)

21

(30)

4,647

[1]  Amount of other comprehensive income for investment properties represents the unrealized gain on foreign exchange.

Transfers into Level 3 are due primarily to decreased observability of inputs in valuation methodologies. Transfers out of Level 3 are due primarily to increased 

observability of inputs in valuation methodologies as evidenced by corroboration of market prices with multiple pricing vendors or the lifting of redemption 

restrictions on investments in mutual funds and segregated funds.

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The following table sets out information about significant unobservable inputs used at period end in measuring financial assets and financial liabilities 

categorized as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy.

T YPE OF ASSET

VALUATION APPROACH

SIGNIFICANT UNOBSERVABLE INPUT

INPUT VALUE

Asset-backed securities  
(included with bonds)

Discounted cash flow

Investment properties

Investment property valuations 
are generally determined using 
property valuation models based 
on expected capitalization 
rates and models that discount 
expected future net cash flows. 
The determination of the fair 
value of investment property 
requires the use of estimates 
such as future cash flows (such 
as future leasing assumptions, 
rental rates, capital and 
operating expenditures) and 
discount, reversionary and overall 
capitalization rates applicable 
to the asset based on current 
market rates.

Prepayment speed assumption 
(estimated % of collateral that 
prepays annually)

Constant default rate assumption 
(estimated % of defaults in the 
collateral pool annually)

Adjusted asset-backed 
securities index (ABX index) 
spread assumption (adjusted 
for internally calculated 
liquidity premium)

8.5% (weighted average) 

5.0% (weighted average) 

455 bps (weighted average)

Discount rate 

Range of 4.0% – 11.0% 

Reversionary rate 

Range of 5.4% – 8.3% 

Vacancy rate

Weighted average of 3.1%

INTER-RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN  
KEY UNOBSERVABLE INPUTS AND 
FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENT

Lifeco does not believe that 
changing one or more of the 
inputs to reasonably alternate 
assumptions would change their 
values significantly.

A decrease in the discount rate 
would result in an increase in fair 
value. An increase in the discount 
rate would result in a decrease in 
fair value.

A decrease in the reversionary 
rate would result in an increase 
in fair value. An increase in the 
reversionary rate would result in 
a decrease in fair value.

A decrease in the expected 
vacancy rate would generally 
result in an increase in fair value. 
An increase in the expected 
vacancy rate would generally 
result in a decrease in fair value.

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 NOTE 29  OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2013

Balance, beginning of year

As previously reported

Change in accounting policy [Note 3]

As restated

Other comprehensive income (loss)

Other

Balance, end of year

YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2012

Balance, beginning of year

As previously reported

Change in accounting policy [Note 3]

As restated

Other comprehensive income (loss)

Balance, end of year

ITEMS THAT MAY BE RECL ASSIFIED  
SUBSEQUENTLY TO NET EARNINGS

ITEMS THAT WILL NOT BE 
RECL ASSIFIED TO NET EARNINGS

INVESTMENT 
REVALUATION 
AND CASH 
FLOW HEDGES

FOREIGN 
CURRENCY 
TRANSL ATION

SHARE OF 
JOINTLY 
CONTROLLED 
CORPORATIONS 
AND ASSOCIATE

AC TUARIAL 
GAIN (LOSSES) 
ON DEFINED 
BENEFIT 
PENSION PL ANS

SHARE OF 
JOINTLY 
CONTROLLED 
CORPORATIONS 
AND ASSOCIATE

78

–

78

(128)

1

(49)

(302)

–

(302)

564

2

264

76

–

76

251

–

327

–

(475)

(475)

292

4

(179)

–

(44)

(44)

19

–

(25)

ITEMS THAT MAY BE RECL ASSIFIED  
SUBSEQUENTLY TO NET EARNINGS

ITEMS THAT WILL NOT BE 
RECL ASSIFIED TO NET EARNINGS

INVESTMENT 
REVALUATION 
AND CASH 
FLOW HEDGES

FOREIGN 
CURRENCY 
TRANSL ATION

SHARE OF 
JOINTLY 
CONTROLLED 
CORPORATIONS 
AND ASSOCIATE

AC TUARIAL 
GAIN (LOSSES) 
ON DEFINED 
BENEFIT 
PENSION PL ANS

SHARE OF 
JOINTLY 
CONTROLLED 
CORPORATIONS 
AND ASSOCIATE

96

–

96

(18)

78

(249)

–

(249)

(53)

(302)

176

–

176

(100)

76

–

(335)

(335)

(140)

(475)

–

(37)

(37)

(7)

(44)

TOTAL

(148)

(519)

(667)

998

7

338

TOTAL

23

(372)

(349)

(318)

(667)

 NOTE 30  EARNINGS PER SHARE

The following is a reconciliation of the numerators and the denominators used in the computations of earnings per share:

YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31

EARNINGS

Net earnings attributable to shareholders

Dividends on perpetual preferred shares

Net earnings attributable to common shareholders

Dilutive effect of subsidiaries

Diluted net earnings attributable to common shareholders

NUMBER OF COMMON SHARES (millions)

Weighted average number of common shares outstanding – Basic

Exercise of outstanding stock options

Shares assumed to be repurchased with proceeds from exercise of stock options

Weighted average number of common shares outstanding – Diluted

NET EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE

Basic

Diluted

2013

2012

2,027

(131)

1,896

(28)

1,868

710.8

7.4

(7.0)

711.2

2.67

2.63

1,735

(117)

1,618

(9)

1,609

708.3

3.6

(3.2)

708.7

2.29

2.27

For 2013, 141,415 stock options (5,190,730 in 2012) have been excluded from the computation of diluted earnings per share as the exercise price was higher than 

the market price.

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The Corporation and its subsidiaries are from time to time subject to legal 

During the first quarter of 2013, Lifeco completed a review of the contingencies 

actions, including arbitrations and class actions, arising in the normal course 

relating to the cost of acquiring Canada Life Financial Corporation in 2003 and 

of business. It is inherently difficult to predict the outcome of any of these 

reduced the existing provision from $41 million to $7 million. This provision 

proceedings with certainty, and it is possible that an adverse resolution 

was further reduced to nil in the fourth quarter of 2013.

could have a material adverse effect on the consolidated financial position of 

the Corporation. However, based on information presently known, it is not 

expected that any of the existing legal actions, either individually or in the 

aggregate, will have a material adverse effect on the consolidated financial 

position of the Corporation.

LIFECO

A subsidiary of Lifeco, Canada Life, has declared a partial windup in respect of 

an Ontario defined benefit pension plan which will not likely be completed for 

some time. The partial windup could involve the distribution of the amount 

of actuarial surplus, if any, attributable to the wound-up portion of the plan. 

In addition to the regulatory proceedings involving this partial windup, a 

related class action proceeding has been commenced in Ontario related to 

the partial windup and three potential partial windups under the plan. The 

Lifeco and its subsidiaries London Life and Great-West Life are defendants in 

class proceedings in Ontario regarding the participation of the London Life 

and Great-West Life participating accounts in the financing of the acquisition 

of London Insurance Group Inc. in 1997 by Great-West Life.

The Ontario Superior Court of Justice released its trial decision on October 1, 

2010. Lifeco and its subsidiaries appealed and the Court of Appeal for Ontario 

released its decision on November 3, 2011. The Court of Appeal ordered that 

there be adjustments to the October 1, 2010 trial judgment regarding the 

amounts which were to be reallocated to the participating accounts and 

directed the parties back to the trial judge to determine these amounts 

and address the remaining issues. On May 24, 2012, the Supreme Court of 

Canada dismissed the plaintiffs’ application for leave to appeal the Court of 

Appeal decision.

class action also challenges the validity of charging expenses to the plan. The 

The parties returned to the trial judge and, on January 24, 2013 the Ontario 

provisions for certain Canadian retirement plans in the amounts of $97 million 

Superior Court of Justice released a decision ordering that $298 million 

after tax established by Lifeco’s subsidiaries in the third quarter of 2007 have 

be reallocated to the participating account surplus. Lifeco established an 

been reduced to $34 million in the fourth quarter of 2012. Actual results could 

incremental provision in the December 31, 2012 financial statements of 

differ from these estimates.

$140 million after tax in its common shareholders account to hold $290 million 

In connection with the acquisition of its subsidiary Putnam, Lifeco has an 

in after-tax provisions for these proceedings.

indemnity from a third party against liabilities arising from certain litigation 

During the first quarter of 2013 Lifeco subsidiaries London Life and Great-West 

and regulatory actions involving Putnam. Putnam continues to have potential 

Life reallocated an amount of $298 million to the participating account 

liability for these matters in the event the indemnity is not honoured. Lifeco 

surplus in accordance with the January 24, 2013 decision and Lifeco therefore 

expects the indemnity will continue to be honoured and that any liability 

reduced the litigation provision in its common shareholders account. The 

of Putnam would not have a material adverse effect on its consolidated 

monies to be relocated to the participating accounts are to be dealt with 

financial position.

On October 17, 2012, a subsidiary of Lifeco, Putnam Advisory Company, LLC, 

received an administrative complaint from the Massachusetts Securities 

in accordance with Lifeco subsidiaries’ participating policyholder dividend 

policies in the ordinary course of business. No awards are to be paid out to 

individual class members.

Division in relation to that subsidiary’s role as collateral manager of two 

Lifeco  subsidiaries  London  Life  and  Great-West  Life  appealed  the 

collateralized debt obligations. The complaint is seeking certain remedies, 

January 24, 2013 decision and the appeal was heard September 4, 2013. The 

including the disgorgement of fees, a civil administrative fine and a cease 

Court of Appeal for Ontario reserved its decision.

and desist order. In addition, that same subsidiary was a defendant in two 

civil litigation matters brought by institutions involved in those collateralized 

debt obligations. In the third quarter of 2013, one of the civil litigation matters 

was dismissed. Based on information presently known, Lifeco believes these 

matters are without merit. The potential outcome of these matters is not 

yet determined.

Subsequent  event  –  Participating  account  legal  matter  The  Court 

of Appeal for Ontario released a decision on February 3, 2014 overturning 

the January 24, 2013 decision of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice and 

reducing the amount to be reallocated to the participating account surplus 

to $52 million, which positively impacted Lifeco’s common shareholders’ net 

earnings by $226 million after tax. There will not be any impact on Lifeco’s 

capital position or on its participating policy contract terms and conditions.

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 NOTE 32  COMMITMENTS AND GUARANTEES

GUAR ANTEES

INVESTM ENT COM M ITM ENTS

In the normal course of operations, the Corporation and its subsidiaries 

With respect to Lifeco, commitments to investment transactions made in the 

execute agreements that provide for indemnifications to third parties in 

normal course of operations in accordance with policies and guidelines and 

transactions such as business dispositions, business acquisitions, loans and 

that are to be disbursed upon fulfilment of certain contract conditions were 

securitization transactions. The Corporation and its subsidiaries have also 

$466 million as at December 31, 2013 ($516 million as at December 31, 2012). At 

agreed to indemnify their directors and certain of their officers. The nature of 

December 31, 2013, the full amount of $466 million will mature within 1 year (at 

these agreements precludes the possibility of making a reasonable estimate 

December 31, 2012, $470 million was to mature within 1 year and $46 million 

of the maximum potential amount the Corporation and its subsidiaries 

in 1-2 years).

could be required to pay third parties as the agreements often do not specify 

a maximum amount and the amounts are dependent on the outcome of 

future contingent events, the nature and likelihood of which cannot be 

determined. Historically, the Corporation has not made any payments under 

such indemnification agreements. No amounts have been accrued related 

to these agreements.

LET TERS OF CREDIT

INVESTED AS SETS ON DEPOSIT   
FOR REIN SU R ANCE AG REEM ENTS

As at December 31, 2013, Lifeco has $582 million ($606 million at December 31, 

2012)  of  invested  assets  maintained  on  deposit  in  respect  of  certain 

reinsurance agreements. Lifeco retains all rights to the cash flows on these 

assets, however, the investment policies for these assets are governed by the 

terms of the reinsurance agreements.

Letters of credit are written commitments provided by a bank. For Lifeco, 

the  total  amount  of  letter  of  credit  facilities  is  US$3.0  billion,  of  which 

COM M ITM ENTS

US$2.7 billion were issued as of December 31, 2013.

The Reinsurance operation periodically uses letters of credit as collateral 

under certain reinsurance contracts for on-balance sheet policy liabilities.

The Corporation and its subsidiaries enter into operating leases for office 

space and certain equipment used in the normal course of operations. Lease 

payments are charged to operations over the period of use. The future 

minimum lease payments in aggregate and by year are as follows:

Future lease payments

2014

154

2015

136

2016

117

2017

98

2018

77

2019 AND
THEREAFTER

125

TOTAL

707

 NOTE 33  RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

PRINCIPAL SU B SIDIARIES AN D JOINT VENTU RE

The financial statements of Power Financial include the operations of the following subsidiaries and joint venture:

CORPORATION

Great-West Lifeco Inc.

The Great-West Life Assurance Company

London Life Insurance Company

The Canada Life Assurance Company

Irish Life Group Limited

INCORPORATED IN

PRIMARY BUSINESS OPERATION

Canada

Canada

Canada

Canada

Ireland

Financial services holding company

Insurance and wealth management

Insurance and wealth management

Insurance and wealth management

Insurance and wealth management

Great-West Life & Annuity Insurance Company

United States

Insurance and wealth management

Putnam Investments, LLC

United States

IGM Financial Inc.

Investors Group Inc.

Mackenzie Financial Corporation

Parjointco N.V. (joint venture)

Pargesa Holding SA

Canada

Canada

Canada

Netherlands

Switzerland

Financial services

Financial services

Financial services

Financial services

Holding company

Holding company

% HELD

67

100

100

100

100

100

95.6

58.6

100

100

50

55.6

Balances and transactions between the Corporation and its subsidiaries, which are related parties of the Corporation, have been eliminated on consolidation 

and are not disclosed in this note. Details of transactions between the Corporation and other related parties are disclosed below.

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TR AN SACTION S WITH REL ATED PARTIES

On  January  7,  2014,  the  Corporation  renewed  its  tax  loss  consolidation 

In  the  normal  course  of  business,  Great-West  Life  enters  into  various 

transactions with IGM. The Corporation acquired $1.67 billion of 4.50% 

transactions with related companies which include providing insurance 

secured debentures of IGM. As sole consideration for the debentures a wholly 

benefits  and  sub-advisor y  ser vices  to  other  companies  within  the 

owned subsidiary of Power Financial issued $1.67 billion of 4.51% preferred 

Power Financial group of companies. In all cases, transactions are at market 

shares to IGM. The Corporation has legally enforceable rights to settle these 

terms and conditions.

financial instruments on a net basis and the Corporation intends to exercise 

During 2013, IGM sold residential mortgage loans to Great-West Life, London 

Life  and  segregated  funds  maintained  by  London  Life  for  $204  million 

($232 million in 2012).

these rights.

KEY MANAG EM ENT COM PEN SATION

Key  management  personnel  are  those  persons  having  authority  and 

Lifeco provides reinsurance, asset management and administrative services 

responsibility  for  planning,  directing  and  controlling  the  activities  of 

for employee benefit plans relating to pension and other post-employment 

the Corporation, directly or indirectly. The persons included in the key 

benefits for employees of Power Financial and Lifeco and its subsidiaries.

management personnel are the members of the Board of Directors of the 

Corporation, as well as certain management executives of the Corporation 

and its subsidiaries.

The following table describes all compensation paid to, awarded to, or earned by each of the key management personnel for services rendered in all capacities 

to the Corporation and its subsidiaries:

YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31

Compensation and employee benefits

Post-employment benefits

Share-based payments

2013

19

4

9

32

2012

16

7

9

32

 NOTE 34  SEGMENTED INFORMATION

The  Corporation’s  reportable  operating  segments  are  Lifeco,  IGM  and 

The  column  entitled  Corporate  is  made  up  of  corporate  activities  of 

Parjointco. These reportable segments reflect Power Financial’s management 

Power Financial and also includes consolidation elimination entries.

structure and internal financial reporting. The following provides a brief 

description of the three reportable operating segments:

The accounting policies of the operating segments are those described in 

Note 2 – Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies 

>  Lifeco offers, in Canada, the United States, Europe and Asia, a wide range of 

of these financial statements.

life insurance, retirement and investment products, as well as reinsurance 

and specialty general insurance products, to individuals, businesses and 

other private and public organizations.

The Corporation evaluates the performance based on the operating segment’s 

contribution to consolidated net earnings. Revenues and assets are attributed 

to geographic areas based on the point of origin of revenues and the location 

>  IGM offers a comprehensive package of financial planning services and 

of assets. The contribution to consolidated net earnings of each segment is 

investment products to its client base. IGM derives its revenues from 

calculated after taking into account the investment Lifeco and IGM have in 

a range of sources, but primarily from management fees, which are 

each other.

charged to its mutual funds for investment advisory and management 

services. IGM also earns revenue from fees charged to its mutual funds for 

administrative services.

>  Parjointco holds the Corporation’s interest in Pargesa, a holding company 

with diversified interests in Europe-based companies active in various 

sectors: minerals-based specialties for industry; cement, aggregates 

and concrete; oil, gas and alternative energies; electricity, natural gas, 

and energy and environmental services; water and waste management 

services; wines and spirits; and testing, inspection and certification.

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 NOTE 34  SEGMENTED INFORMATION (CONTINUED)

IN FORMATION ON PROFIT M EASU RE

FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2013

LIFECO

IGM

PARJOINTCO

CORPORATE

TOTAL

REVENUES

Premium income, net

Investment income, net

Fee income

EXPENSES

Total paid or credited to policyholders

Commissions

Operating and administrative expenses

Financing charges

Share of earnings of investments in jointly controlled corporations and associate

Earnings before income taxes

Income taxes

Contribution to net earnings

Attributable to

Non-controlling interests

Perpetual preferred shareholders

Common shareholders

IN FORMATION ON AS SETS AN D LIAB ILITIES M EASU RE

DECEMBER 31, 2013

Goodwill

Total assets

Total liabilities

G EOG R APH IC IN FORMATION

20,236

2,605

3,585

26,426

17,811

1,869

3,693

292

–

177

2,513

2,690

–

886

730

92

23,665

1,708

2,761

20

2,781

463

2,318

776

–

1,542

2,318

982

–

982

211

771

326

–

445

771

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

114

114

–

114

–

–

114

114

–

20,236

(121)

(165)

(286)

2,661

5,933

28,830

–

17,811

(165)

51

16

(98)

(188)

–

(188)

4

(192)

(118)

131

(205)

(192)

2,590

4,474

400

25,275

3,555

134

3,689

678

3,011

984

131

1,896

3,011

LIFECO

IGM

PARJOINTCO

CORPORATE

TOTAL

6,272

325,975

305,906

2,833

12,340

8,173

–

2,437

–

–

959

529

9,105

341,711

314,608

DECEMBER 31, 2013

CANADA

UNITED STATES

EUROPE

TOTAL

Invested assets (including cash and cash equivalents)

Investments in jointly controlled corporations and associate

Investments on account of segregated fund policyholders

Other assets

Goodwill and intangible assets

Total assets

Total revenues

67,129

31,206

40,919

139,254

–

62,204

3,650

10,158

–

28,168

3,356

1,828

2,664

70,407

17,622

2,400

2,664

160,779

24,628

14,386

143,141

64,558

134,012

341,711

15,211

5,231

8,388

28,830

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS NOTE 34  SEGMENTED INFORMATION (CONTINUED)

IN FORMATION ON PROFIT M EASU RE

FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2012

LIFECO

IGM

PARJOINTCO

CORPORATE

TOTAL

REVENUES

Premium income, net

Investment income, net

Fee income

EXPENSES

Total paid or credited to policyholders

Commissions

Operating and administrative expenses

Financing charges

Share of earnings of investments in jointly controlled corporations and associate

Earnings before income taxes

Income taxes

Contribution to net earnings

Attributable to

Non-controlling interests

Perpetual preferred shareholders

Common shareholders

IN FORMATION ON AS SETS AN D LIAB ILITIES M EASU RE

DECEMBER 31, 2012

Goodwill

Total assets

Total liabilities

G EOG R APH IC IN FORMATION

19,257

8,310

3,030

30,597

22,875

1,781

3,080

299

28,035

2,562

–

2,562

364

2,198

964

–

1,234

2,198

–

153

2,424

2,577

–

858

669

92

1,619

958

–

958

190

768

328

–

440

768

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

130

130

–

130

–

–

130

130

–

19,257

(88)

(152)

(240)

8,375

5,302

32,934

–

22,875

(152)

57

18

(77)

(163)

–

(163)

5

(168)

(99)

117

(186)

(168)

2,487

3,806

409

29,577

3,357

130

3,487

559

2,928

1,193

117

1,618

2,928

LIFECO

IGM

PARJOINTCO

CORPORATE

TOTAL

5,857

253,924

236,839

2,816

11,539

7,522

–

–

8,673

2,121

1,002

268,586

–

560

244,921

DECEMBER 31, 2012

CANADA

UNITED STATES

EUROPE

TOTAL

Invested assets (including cash and cash equivalents)

Investments in jointly controlled corporations and associate

Investments on account of segregated fund policyholders

Other assets

Goodwill and intangible assets

Total assets

Total revenues

JANUARY 1, 2012

Invested assets (including cash and cash equivalents)

Investments in jointly controlled corporations and associate

Investments on account of segregated fund policyholders

Other assets

Goodwill and intangible assets

Total assets

65,084

28,722

33,110

126,916

–

54,638

3,889

10,129

133,740

16,298

–

23,809

3,051

1,721

57,303

6,422

2,121

26,985

13,571

1,756

2,121

105,432

20,511

13,606

77,543

268,586

10,214

32,934

CANADA

UNITED STATES

EUROPE

TOTAL

62,211

27,402

31,063

120,676

–

49,850

3,823

10,280

–

22,359

2,962

1,769

2,205

24,776

12,559

1,760

2,205

96,985

19,344

13,809

126,164

54,492

72,363

253,019

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INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT

TO THE SHAREHOLDERS OF POWER FINANCIAL CORPORATION

We have audited the accompanying consolidated financial statements of Power Financial Corporation, which comprise the consolidated balance sheets as 

at December 31, 2013, December 31, 2012 and January 1, 2012, and the consolidated statements of earnings, statements of comprehensive income, statements 

of changes in equity and statements of cash flows for the years ended December 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012 and a summary of significant accounting 

policies and other explanatory information.

MANAG EM ENT ’ S RESPON SIB ILIT Y FOR TH E CON SOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEM ENTS

Management is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of these consolidated financial statements in accordance with International Financial 

Reporting Standards, and for such internal control as management determines is necessary to enable the preparation of consolidated financial statements 

that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.

AU DITOR ’ S RESPON SIB ILIT Y

Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated financial statements based on our audits. We conducted our audits in accordance with 

Canadian generally accepted auditing standards. Those standards require that we comply with ethical requirements and plan and perform the audits to 

obtain reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated financial statements are free from material misstatement.

An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about the amounts and disclosures in the consolidated financial statements. The procedures 

selected depend on the auditor’s judgment, including the assessment of the risks of material misstatement of the consolidated financial statements, whether 

due to fraud or error. In making those risk assessments, the auditor considers internal control relevant to the entity’s preparation and fair presentation of 

the consolidated financial statements in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing 

an opinion on the effectiveness of the entity’s internal control. An audit also includes evaluating the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the 

reasonableness of accounting estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the consolidated financial statements.

We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained in our audits is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our audit opinion.

OPIN ION

In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Power Financial Corporation as 

at December 31, 2013, December 31, 2012 and January 1, 2012, and its financial performance and its cash flows for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 

December 31, 2012 in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards.

Signed,

Deloitte LLP 1

March 19, 2014 

Montréal, Québec

1  CPA auditor, CA, public accountancy permit No. A104630

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POWER FINANCIAL CORPORATION

FIVE-YEAR FINANCIAL SUMMARY

DECEMBER 31
[IN MILLIONS OF CANADIAN DOLL ARS, EXCEPT PER SHARE AMOUNTS] (UNAUDITED)

2013

2012

[1]

2011

[2]

2010

[2]

2009

CGA AP

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
Cash and cash equivalents
Total assets
Shareholders’ equity

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS
REVENUES
Premium income, net
Investment income, net
Fee income

EXPENSES
Total paid or credited to policyholders
Commissions
Operating and administrative expenses
Financing charges

Share of earnings (losses) of investments in  

jointly controlled corporations and associate

Earnings before income taxes – continuing operations
Income taxes

Net earnings – continuing operations
Net earnings – discontinued operations

Net earnings

Attributable to

Non-controlling interests
Perpetual preferred shareholders
Common shareholders

PER SHARE
Operating earnings attributable to common shareholders
Net earnings attributable to common shareholders from discontinued operations
Net earnings attributable to common shareholders
Dividends declared on common shares
Book value at year-end

MARKET PRICE (COMMON SHARES)
High
Low
Year-end

QUARTERLY FINANCIAL INFORMATION

IN MILLIONS OF CANADIAN DOLL ARS, EXCEPT PER SHARE AMOUNTS] (UNAUDITED)

2013
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter

2012
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter

4,344
341,711
16,113

3,313
268,586
13,563

3,385
252,678
13,521

3,656
244,644
12,811

4,855
140,231
13,207

20,236
2,661
5,933

28,830

17,811
2,590
4,474
400

25,275

3,555

134

3,689
678

3,011
–

3,011

984
131
1,896

3,011

2.40
–
2.67
1.4000
18.78

36.79
27.02
36.00

19,257
8,375
5,302

32,934

22,875
2,487
3,806
409

29,577

3,357

130

3,487
559

2,928
–

2,928

1,193
117
1,618

2,928

2.37
–
2.29
1.4000
15.95

30.15
24.06
27.24

17,293
9,764
5,343

32,400

23,043
2,312
3,006
409

28,770

3,630

(20)

3,610
706

2,904
63

2,967

1,141
104
1,722

2,967

2.44
0.05
2.43
1.4000
16.26

31.98
23.62
25.54

17,748
9,600
5,174

32,522

23,225
2,216
3,837
432

29,710

2,812

121

2,933
523

2,410
2

2,412

845
99
1,468

2,412

2.30
–
2.08
1.4000
15.26

34.23
27.00
30.73

18,033
9,678
4,998

32,709

23,809
2,088
3,607
494

29,998

2,711

71

2,782
565

2,217
–

2,217

778
88
1,351

2,217

2.05
–
1.92
1.4000
16.27

31.99
14.66
31.08

TOTAL
REVENUES

[1]

NET 
EARNINGS

NET EARNINGS 
AT TRIBUTABLE 
TO COMMON 
SHAREHOLDERS

EARNINGS 
PER SHARE 
AT TRIBUTABLE 
TO COMMON 
SHAREHOLDERS
– BASIC

EARNINGS 
PER SHARE 
AT TRIBUTABLE 
TO COMMON 
SHAREHOLDERS
– DILUTED

8,150
4,236
7,803
8,641

7,111
8,376
9,216
8,231

692
780
744
795

710
691
809
718

394
475
434
593

454
429
458
277

0.55
0.67
0.61
0.84

0.64
0.61
0.65
0.39

0.55
0.67
0.61
0.84

0.64
0.60
0.65
0.38

[1]  During the year, the Corporation reclassified comparative figures for presentation adjustments.

[2]  The 2011 and 2010 figures have not been adjusted to reflect current year reclassifications and new and revised IFRS adopted on January 1, 2013.

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BOARD OF 
DIRECTORS

MARC A . BIBEAU [1]
President and Chief Executive Officer, 
Beauward Shopping Centres Ltd.

ANDRÉ DESMARAIS, O.C., O.Q. [4]
Co-Chairman of the Corporation 
and Deputy Chairman, President and 
Co-Chief Executive Officer,
Power Corporation of Canada 

PAUL DESMARAIS, JR.,  O.C., O.Q. [4]
Co-Chairman of the Corporation and 
Chairman and Co-Chief Executive Officer, 
Power Corporation of Canada 

GÉRALD FRÈRE [2, 3]
Managing Director, Frère-Bourgeois S.A.

ANTHONY R. GRAHAM, LL.D. [4]
President, Wittington Investments, Limited

ROBERT GRATTON*
Deputy Chairman,
Power Corporation of Canada

V. PETER HARDER, LL.D. [2, 3]
Senior Policy Adviser, 
Dentons Canada LLP

J. DAVID A . JACKSON, LL.B.
Senior Counsel, 
Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

R. JEFFREY ORR
President and Chief Executive Officer of the Corporation

LOUISE ROY, O.C., O.Q.
Invited Fellow and Chair of the Board, 
Centre interuniversitaire de recherche en analyse 
des organisations 

RAYMOND ROYER, O.C., O.Q., FCPA , FCA [1, 2, 3, 4]
Company Director

EMŐKE J.E. SZATHMÁRY, C.M., O.M., PH.D., FRSC [1]
President Emeritus,  
University of Manitoba

DIRECTORS EMERITUS

JAMES W. BURNS, O.C., O.M.

THE HONOURABLE P. MICHAEL PITFIELD, P.C., Q.C.

[1]  MEMBER OF THE AUDIT COMMIT TEE

[2]  MEMBER OF THE COMPENSATION COMMIT TEE

[3]  MEMBER OF THE REL ATED PART Y AND  

CONDUC T RE VIE W COMMIT TEE

[4]  MEMBER OF THE GOVERNANCE AND  

NOMINATING COMMIT TEE

* 

NOT STANDING FOR RE-ELEC TION

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OFFICERS

PAUL DESMARAIS, JR., O.C., O.Q.
Co-Chairman

ANDRÉ DESMARAIS, O.C., O.Q.
Co-Chairman

R. JEFFREY ORR
President and Chief Executive Officer

RAYMOND L . MCFEETORS
Vice-Chairman

MICHEL PLESSIS-BÉLAIR, FCPA , FCA
Vice-Chairman

HENRI-PAUL ROUSSEAU, PH.D.
Vice-Chairman

AMAURY DE SEZE
Vice-Chairman

GREGORY D. TRETIAK, FCA
Executive Vice-President 
and Chief Financial Officer

ARNAUD VIAL
Senior Vice-President

JOCELYN LEFEBVRE, CPA , C. A .
Managing Director, 
Power Financial Europe B.V.

DENIS LE VASSEUR, CPA , C. A .
Vice-President and Controller

STÉPHANE LEMAY
Vice-President, 
General Counsel and Secretary

RICHARD PAN
Vice-President

LUC RENY, CFA
Vice-President

ISABELLE MORIN, CPA , C. A .
Treasurer

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CORPORATE 
INFORMATION

Additional copies of this Annual Report, as well as copies  
of the annual report of Power Corporation of Canada,  
are available from the Secretary:

POWER FINANCIAL CORPORATION
751 Victoria Square  
Montréal, Québec  
Canada  H2Y 2J3 

or 

Suite 2600, Richardson Building
1 Lombard Place
Winnipeg, Manitoba
Canada  R3B 0X5

STOCK LISTINGS
Shares of Power Financial Corporation are listed on the 
Toronto Stock Exchange:

COMMON SHARES: PWF

FIRST PREFERRED SHARES: 
Series A:  PWF.PR.A
Series D:  PWF.PR.E
Series E:  PWF.PR.F
Series F:  PWF.PR.G
Series H:  PWF.PR.H
Series I:  PWF.PR.I
Series K:  PWF.PR.K

WEBSITE
www.powerfinancial.com

Series L:  PWF.PR.L
Series O:  PWF.PR.O
Series P:  PWF.PR.P
Series R:  PWF.PR.R
Series S:  PWF.PR.S
Series T:  PWF.PR.T

The trademarks contained in this repor t are owned by 

Power Financial Corporation or a member of the Power Corporation Group of 

Companies™. Trademarks that are not owned by Power  Financial  Corporation 

are used with permission.

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contact the Transfer Agent:

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Canada  H2Y 2J3 

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