Alberta to raise minimum wage by $1
Alberta's general minimum wage will increase to $11.20 per hour from $10.20 as of Oct. 1.
- By: Staff
- June 30, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 00:01
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Video: 5 risks in retirement
On the road to retirement, members must overcome five major risks: market, timing, inflation, shortfall and longevity. Plan sponsors need to be aware of these…
- By: Jacqueline Louie
- June 30, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 00:01
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Video: The benefits of offering a decumulation program
While most DC plan sponsors view retirement as the end of their relationship with their employees, some plan sponsors are taking an alternate approach by…
- By: Jacqueline Louie
- June 29, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 11:49
Employees are overworked, burnt out
Nearly half of Canadian employees report feeling overworked and burnt out. But the overwhelming majority are still happy at work, according to the Staples Advantage…
- By: Staff
- June 29, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 11:40
Worries about Greece hit world markets
Losses intensified on the Toronto stock market near midday as worries grew over whether Greece could be headed for a debt default.
- By: Canadian Press
- June 29, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 11:28
Greek pensioners swarm banks
Anxious Greek pensioners swarmed closed bank branches Monday in the hope of getting their pensions, while queues formed at ATMs as they gradually began dispensing…
- By: Associated Press
- June 29, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 11:26
Who benefits most from TFSA contribution limit increases?
The TFSA contribution limit increase to $10,000 per year will disproportionately benefit high earners and wealth holders, writes public finance expert Rhys Kesselman on Macleans.ca.
- By: Staff
- June 29, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 11:18
Pension health improves
The solvency position of Canadian pension plans rose in the second quarter of 2015 because of rising interest rates.
- By: Staff
- June 29, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 10:24
U.S. Supreme Court legalizes gay marriage nationwide
The Supreme Court declared Friday that same-sex couples have a right to marry anywhere in the United States. Gay and lesbian couples already can marry…
- June 26, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 11:19
Video: Decumulation products and solutions
There are two impediments to moving forward with decumulation. One is structural: plan sponsors are reluctant to take on additional fiduciary responsibility. In 2014, the…
- By: Jacqueline Louie
- June 26, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 11:06
Union rejects new pension offer: Halifax Water
A lockout at the Halifax Regional Water Commission continues after the latest round of talks ended without agreement between the utility and the union for…
- By: Canadian Press
- June 26, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 11:05
Public sector beats private sector in hiring over last decade
A new report shows job growth in Canada’s public sector far outpaced that of the private sector over a 10-year period. The study, released Thursday…
- By: Canadian Press
- June 26, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 10:53
OAS benefit amount increases
The quarterly benefit amounts for Old Age Security (OAS) for July to September 2015 have been announced by Employment and Social Development Canada.
- By: Staff
- June 26, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 10:35
SEAMO, Scarborough Charter latest employers to join UPP
The University Pension Plan of Ontario is adding two new plan participants to its structure. Effective May 1, 2026, Southeastern Ontario Academic Medical Organization and…
- By: Staff
- May 13, 2026 May 12, 2026
- 15:00
Private company governance risks pushing institutional investors to use strict guidelines
As an active investor, CPP Investments is leveraging its influence in the venture capital space to ensure it finds the right companies to invest in.…
- By: Bryan McGovern
- May 12, 2026 May 11, 2026
- 11:00
Oxford Properties appointing Sara Queen head of U.S. business
Oxford Properties, the real estate arm of the Ontario Municipal Employees’ Retirement System, is appointing Sara Queen as executive vice-president and head of the U.S.,…
- By: Staff
- May 12, 2026 May 11, 2026
- 11:00
How employers can support employees with vision loss when using technology for work
When it comes to the use of technology such as smartphones and tablets in the workplace, it’s important for employers to account for employees who…
- By: Blake Wolfe
- May 13, 2026 May 11, 2026
- 09:00
Combining innovations in DC plan design can dramatically improve retirement readiness: report
The combination of several innovations in defined contribution pension plan design can dramatically improve retirement readiness across income levels, according to a new report by…
- By: Benefits Canada
- May 12, 2026 May 12, 2026
- 15:00
Sounding Board: How to close the mental-health benefits utilization gap in Canadian workplaces
May marks Mental Health Awareness Month, a time when organizations create conversations around psychological well-being through campaigns, webinars and internal communications. In the aftermath of…
- By: Oluwayemisi Peters
- May 12, 2026 May 12, 2026
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