© Copyright 2006 Rogers Publishing Ltd. The following article first appeared in the July 2006 edition of BENEFITS CANADA magazine. The Last 25 Years: Out of…
© Copyright 2006 Rogers Publishing Ltd. The following article first appeared in the July 2006 edition of BENEFITS CANADA magazine. A fine balance: Top 40 Special…
WITH SHAREHOLDERS AND OTHER KEY STAKEHOLDERS increasingly demanding executive compensation be linked to performance, companies are scrambling to ensure the total compensation package they offer…
© Copyright 2006 Rogers Publishing Ltd. The following article first appeared in the July 2006 edition of BENEFITS CANADA magazine. Retirement on-ramp Two years ago,…
IT’S BEEN A MONTH OF FERVENT DEBATE CONCERNING Ontario’s Bill 102, The Transparent Drug System for Patients Act. First, George Smitherman, Ontario’s Minister of Health…
It’s not surprising for Sylvain Carrier to hear that one of his plan members is in Mexico with her spine bent so severely that the…
QUEBEC PLAN MEMBERS WITH ANNUITIES AND RRSPS have not had the same creditor protection afforded to registered pension plan members. But recent legislative developments have…
In December 2004, the Minister of Health and Social Services of Quebec tabled a draft pharmaceutical policy with 34 proposals grouped under four objectives: accessibility…
With the recent financial scandals involving large corporations, everyone has had to face new market expectations surrounding transparency and improved governance structures. Fiduciary liability is…
One year after the Supreme Court of Canada’s decision in Chaoulli vs Zeliotis sent shockwaves through the healthcare sector with its nod to private health…
It’s getting a lot more interesting for the top foreign money managers in Canada. With the elimination of the Foreign Property Rule last year, many…
© Copyright 2006 Rogers Publishing Ltd. The following article first appeared in the June 2006 edition of BENEFITS CANADA magazine. The Last 25 Years: A New…
FACED WITH A SEVERE FUNDING CRISIS, THE FUTURE OF defined benefit plans looks bleak. While defined contribution(DC)plans are gaining popularity, there are critics who maintain…
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…