The Ontario government’s announcement in its April budget that it will be addressing the regulatory framework related to defined contribution pension plans has done little…
Many employees falsely believe that a disability means they can no longer engage in meaningful work, as their condition is now a defining aspect of…
From encouraging open discussions around mental health in the workplace to reintegrating workers once they return from disability leave, a lot of information is available…
“Indexing has its place, but an open-ended commitment at taxpayers’ expense is totally out of the question, particularly when the private sector cannot afford to…
With incentives like a staff lunch on Fridays and free transportation to work, Toronto-based Flipp Corp. has tapped into some of the unique benefits and…
Three to four years ago, institutional investors were showing strong interest in frontier markets as they sought opportunities for lower correlations with global markets. But…
As part of its celebration of its 40th anniversary, Benefits Canada followed up on research undertaken five years ago into plan sponsors’ attitudes towards their…
It seems the current pension crisis — whether it be over reform of the Canada Pension Plan or high levels of underfunding among private plans…
Forty years ago, insurance and trust companies dominated the pension investment industry. But by the early 1980s, the landscape began to change as boutique asset…
In 1977, when Benefits Canada published its first group benefits providers report, the industry was much more crowded. The big companies on the scene today…
As we celebrate Benefits Canada’s 40th anniversary, it’s a good time to look ahead to the next 40 years. Looking ahead, I see the inevitable…
On one of the top floors of a non-descript building in downtown Toronto, Morneau Shepell Ltd.’s care access centre representatives are fielding intake calls, the…
While employees want good benefits, finding ways to effectively convey information about the plan can be a challenge, particularly when today’s workforce is far from…
In times of increased economic uncertainty, the number of tough financial choices facing the average person seems to rise exponentially. Clashing priorities battle it out:…
One employee touts the benefits of an ESOP, while an academic notes it depends on individual financial circumstances and plan design. Morgan Zirul, store manager,…
PepsiCo Canada may be known for quenching thirst and satisfying snack cravings, but the organization’s leadership recently identified another kind of demand: clearer, more personalized…