The situation in Canada seems to be improving, but more research is needed. Work stress often gets labelled a 21st century epidemic. Studies link chronic…
Often when I meet workplace health professionals I hear that one of their biggest challenges is getting senior-level support for wellness initiatives. It’s no…
In this year’s report on Quebec, we asked Quebec-based industry experts to summarize the recent legislative and regulatory developments, as well as possible trends on…
A spin on the traditional target date fund offers greater flexibility and simplified governance for CAP sponsors. When it comes to investing, people are always…
The new measures introduced in Bill 30 mean that Quebec plan sponsors will need to prepare for upcoming changes in pension plan funding and administration.…
DC plan sponsors should enjoy the simplicity, but manage the risks. The late 1990s witnessed an exodus by employers from traditional defined benefit (DB) pension…
Pension surplus: whose money is it anyway? The pension plan surplus ownership debate began with the Dominion Stores case in 1986—a debate that is alive…
More than a year after the implementation of Bill 30, Quebec’s plan sponsors and pension comm ittees remain in a state of tranquility. But it…
Scott Sweatman of British Columbia and Chris Brown of Alberta, co-chairs of the provinces’ Joint Expert Panel on Pension Standards, share their views on stakeholders,…
What does the future hold for group retirement and health plans? It all depends which end of the crystal ball you’re looking into. Predicting the…
If the new Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA) is the highlight of the budget, the question is, What do you do with it? The merits…
As employees and plan sponsors become more techsavvy, they’re demanding faster, easier and more convenient benefits solutions. This year’s Group Insurance Report looks at how…
With the ongoing labour shortage, employers will need to provide better support for employees with eldercare responsibilities. It is startling to realize that more than…
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…