April 2020

Benefits Canada News

Coined by Canadian philosopher Marshall McLuhan, “the medium is the message” proposes that a medium, rather than the content it carries, is what shapes and…

Globally, many pension funds are divesting from carbon and fossil fuels, while others are staying the course and focusing on financial value and their fiduciary…

Provincial Aerospace Ltd. is helping its employees’ careers take flight with its tuition assistance program and professional development initiatives. The aerospace firm and regional airline,…

Women are in a worse position than men when it comes to pension savings, thanks to several systemic factors. So how can plan sponsors bridge…

The world may be more digital than ever, but a physical presence can still sometimes make the difference between success and failure for pension plans…

Changes to Quebec’s pension legislation, including a move away from solvency funding requirements and the introduction of a cost-sharing model, against the backdrop of a…

Over the last decade, the group benefits space has been all about digitizing documents and data, embracing a mobile-first mindset and urging plan sponsors and…

During an educational two days in Montreal, the 2020 DC Plan Summit, on Feb. 5-7, featured a range of sessions diving into today’s top issues…

Mental-health issues continue to be a driver of employee absence and disability year after year, so it’s important for employers to understand and cover a…

Telus Communications Inc.’s director of pension and benefits talks about plan member choice, honouring diversity and local walks. Q. What top challenges do you face in…