Canada’s pension system has a large problem that needs addressing—and the sooner, the better. Our pension system is often characterized as a stool supported by…
Over the past few months, you've had a few things to say about whether or not expanding the Canada Pension Plan (CPP) is a good…
CPP expansion doesn’t solve the problem that we have today, and it may not solve a problem that we may not have in 40 years.
There are good reasons for those who are already providing workplace pension plans to support an increase to the CPP. The most obvious is that…
When I came back to work last August after my second maternity leave, it was with a renewed sense of eagerness and anticipation. What new…
This month in Frontlines: Canadian equities on the upswing, U.S. firms focus on employees’ financial health, Meet an Advisory Board Member, Legal Briefs and more.
Today, there is a great deal of focus in mainstream media on how inadequately prepared Canadians are for retirement. Regulatory demands, combined with funding and…
Quick word association game: Denmark. What’s the first thing that comes to mind? Pastries? LEGO? Beer? Now, add pensions to the list. Denmark apparently has…
Private drug plans in Canada are facing an uncertain future. While the costs of many medications have decreased over the past few years as generics…
Debra Wight, manager of employee health, safety and benefits for the municipality of Richmond Hill, Ont., has definitely followed one rule from All I Really…
Something is amiss in the global economy. Unemployment remains high, and many developed countries struggle with high debt and a growing gap between the rich…
To save workplace drug plans, Canada needs to change its drug pricing strategy.
Pension funds need to take a certain amount of risk in order to meet their pension obligations. But how can they do it intelligently in…
As we come to the end of another year, we continue to confront an uncertain geopolitical landscape, with wars raging on and leaders tangled in…
One academic argues in favour of public equity’s transparency in a volatile economy, while another looks to private equity’s future gains. Yuanshun Li, associate professor,…
When Grand River Hospital and St. Mary’s General Hospital merged in April 2025, leaders weren’t just bringing together two sites and two cultures, they also…