Canadians lacking confidence in CPP
Nearly half of all Canadians have little or no confidence in the future of the Canada Pension Plan, reports CTV News.
- By: Staff
- February 22, 2012 September 13, 2019
- 11:15
Latest news in Governance/legislation
The Drummond report’s pension recommendations
On Feb. 15, 2012, the Commission on the Reform of Ontario’s Public Services released its report. Chaired by noted economist Don Drummond, and announced in…
- By: James Pierlot
- February 16, 2012 September 13, 2019
- 09:11
Pensioners group says retirement security “under attack”
The National Pensioners and Senior Citizens Federation (NPSCF) has taken to Ottawa today to lobby Members of Parliament for better pension coverage and support for…
- By: Staff
- February 7, 2012 September 13, 2019
- 13:28
U.S. issues 401(k) fee disclosure rule
The U.S. Department of Labor has unveiled its final 401(k) fee disclosure rule, which requires plan providers to provide more details about what employers pay…
- By: Staff
- February 7, 2012 September 13, 2019
- 09:41
Pension reform in Canada: A timeline
With the federal government introducing pooled registered pension plans, the future of pensions is top of mind for plan sponsors, providers and each of the…
- By: Jessica Bullock
- February 6, 2012 September 13, 2019
- 13:50
Pension reform timeline: Prince Edward Island
Dec. 2, 2010 P.E.I. government introduces Bill 30, Pension Benefits Act, the province’s proposed provincial pension standards legislation. Jessica Bullock is in the pension and…
- By: Jessica Bullock
- February 6, 2012 September 13, 2019
- 13:39
Pension reform timeline: Quebec
Mar. 17, 2011 Quebec Government tables 2011 Quebec Budget and announces proposal to implement voluntary retirement savings plans (VRSPs). Further details respecting VRSPs are set…
- By: Jessica Bullock
- February 6, 2012 September 13, 2019
- 12:18
Pension reform timeline: British Columbia
Nov. 14, 2008 Alberta/British Columbia Joint Expert Panel on Pension Standards releases its final report. Jessica Bullock is in the pension and employee benefits group…
- By: Jessica Bullock
- February 6, 2012 September 13, 2019
- 12:18
Pension reform timeline: Alberta
Nov. 14, 2008 Alberta/British Columbia Joint Expert Panel on Pension Standards releases its final report. Jessica Bullock is in the pension and employee benefits group…
- By: Jessica Bullock
- February 6, 2012 September 13, 2019
- 12:18
Pension reform timeline: Nova Scotia
Jan. 27, 2009 Pension Review Panel releases its final report regarding private sector pension plans. March 5, 2010 Nova Scotia Government releases discussion paper on…
- By: Jessica Bullock
- February 6, 2012 September 13, 2019
- 12:18
Pension reform timeline: New Brunswick
Oct. 28, 2010 New Brunswick government announces appointment of an expert panel to study pensions. Aug. 8, 2011 New Brunswick Task Force on Protecting Pensions…
- By: Jessica Bullock
- February 6, 2012 September 13, 2019
- 12:17
Pension reform timeline: Manitoba
March 30, 2010 Manitoba Pension Benefits Amendment Act receives Royal Assent. Amendments to the Manitoba Pension Benefits Act (MPBA) effective March 31, 2010:portability must be…
- By: Jessica Bullock
- February 6, 2012 September 13, 2019
- 12:17
Pension reform timeline: Ontario
Nov. 21, 2008 Ontario Expert Commission on Pensions releases its final report. May 18, 2010 Bill 236, Pension Benefits Amendment Act, 2010, receives Royal Assent.…
- By: Jessica Bullock
- February 6, 2012 September 13, 2019
- 12:17
Making way for pension reform
With the federal government introducing pooled registered pension plans (PRPPs), the future of pensions is top of mind for plan sponsors and providers. We asked…
- By: Tammy Burns and Alyssa Hodder
- January 30, 2012 September 13, 2019
- 14:41
Menzies speaks about PRPPs
The Honourable Ted Menzies, Minister of State (Finance), today spoke at a C.D. Howe Institute roundtable in Toronto on how the introduction of Pooled Registered…
- By: Staff
- January 27, 2012 September 13, 2019
- 14:12
Chief Actuary releases study on measuring CPP sustainability
The Office of the Chief Actuary has released Actuarial Study #10, Measuring the Financial Sustainability of the Canada Pension Plan.
- By: Staff
- January 27, 2012 September 13, 2019
- 12:12
Changes to Manitoba pension regulations
The Government of Manitoba recently made changes to its pension legislation.
- By: Staff
- January 26, 2012 September 13, 2019
- 12:01
PRPPs: Where will they take us?
Canada’s new pooled registered pension plan (PRPP) legislation has been on a roller coaster of support and criticism over the past year—and it hasn’t even…
- By: Staff
- January 24, 2012 September 13, 2019
- 11:50
What’s new for WLRP in 2012?
Advisors who have clients that have employer-funded disability benefits provided on a self-insured basis should take note of a recent change by the federal government…
- By: Staff
- January 24, 2012 September 13, 2019
- 11:03
MP pension scrutiny increases
More voices are speaking out against the “platinum-plated pensions” provided to Canada’s members of parliament.
- By: Tammy Burns
- January 23, 2012 September 13, 2019
- 13:12
MP pensions face $1-billion shortfall: C.D. Howe
Fixing rich, underfunded MP pensions is a key step in pension reform, according to a report released today by the C.D. Howe Institute.
- By: Staff, with files from Canadian Press
- January 19, 2012 September 13, 2019
- 10:30
Small businesses support PRPPs: Poll
Canadian small business owners are enthusiastic to adopt the new Pooled Registered Pension Plans (PRPPs), according to a poll of more than 800 companies by…
- By: Staff
- January 17, 2012 September 13, 2019
- 10:03
NDP proposes “pension exchange”
NDP leadership hopeful Thomas Mulcair kicked off his campaign with a promise to improve retirement security for Canadians.
- By: Staff
- January 12, 2012 September 13, 2019
- 09:27
Ontario’s new pension rules for marriage breakdown
When Bill 133, the Family Statute Law Amendment Act, 2009, was introduced in 2008, it promised to reform the division of pensions on marriage breakdown…
- By: Douglas Rienzo
- December 30, 2011 September 13, 2019
- 08:00
CPP Appeals Board appoints new chairman
Canada’s Pension Appeals Board has appointed Justice Douglas Rutherford as the board’s new chairman.
- By: Staff
- December 22, 2011 September 13, 2019
- 11:01