Canadians not using TFSAs
Although tax-free savings accounts (TFSAs) have been on the market since 2009, the majority of Canadians aren’t using them, and general knowledge about the savings…
- By: Staff
- November 1, 2012 September 13, 2019
- 12:17
Top Stories in News
New motion impacts insurance plans
According to Eckler Group News, a federal Ways and Means motion was tabled in mid-October by Jim Flaherty, minister of finance, which will impact taxation…
- By: Staff
- November 1, 2012 September 13, 2019
- 12:15
Mixed financial results for Q3
There are mixed financial results for the third quarter of 2012, according to the latest report from Russell Investments.
- By: Staff
- November 1, 2012 September 13, 2019
- 12:15
Morneau acquires Mercer’s pension and benefits outsourcing business
Morneau Shepell Inc. has aquired Mercer Canada's pension and benefits outsourcing business.
- By: April Scott-Clarke
- November 1, 2012 September 13, 2019
- 10:35
Benefits Canada News
Editorial: Buy the Numbers
Which country has the best pension system in the world?
- By: Rehana Begg
- November 1, 2012 September 13, 2019
- 09:00
The Problem With the PRPP
Panel question its value for working Canadians.
- By: April Scott-Clarke
- November 1, 2012 September 13, 2019
- 07:12
Caisse invests $5.4 million in Groupe Moreau
The Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec has made a $5.4 million investment in Groupe Moreau, an electrical and mechanical contractor company based in…
- By: Staff
- October 31, 2012 September 13, 2019
- 14:54
Value of PRPP questioned
Touted as a practical solution for those who currently don’t have access to a workplace pension, the pooled registered pension plan (PRPP) also holds the…
- By: April Scott-Clarke
- October 31, 2012 September 13, 2019
- 11:52
Canadian healthcare spending slows
Figures released by the Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI) show that the pace of growth in Canadian healthcare spending is slowing.
- By: Staff
- October 31, 2012 September 13, 2019
- 11:44
Funded status of DB plans declines globally
The funded status of DB pension plans in Canada, the U.S. and the Netherlands has fallen since December 2011, according to new data from Mercer.
- By: Staff
- October 31, 2012 September 13, 2019
- 11:41
Arthritis affects Canadians’ ability to work
Arthritis is a debilitating condition that can affect people at any age. According to the Fit for Work Survey conducted by The Arthritis Society, one…
- By: Staff
- October 31, 2012 September 13, 2019
- 11:40
U.S. plans in worse shape than we thought
New study shows U.S. public plans face much deeper deficits than self-reported.
- October 31, 2012 January 20, 2021
- 11:00
The Dow at 20,000?
Bernstein's Seth Masters on why stocks are still the way to go.
- By: Caroline Cakebread
- October 31, 2012 September 13, 2019
- 08:00
CPP Investments joining €400M co-investment in French logistics firm, selling European non-performing loan portfolio
CPP Investments is participating in a €400 million co-investment deal in French logistics firm Proudreed, alongside funds managed by alternative asset investor Blackstone Inc. The…
- By: Staff
- May 15, 2026 May 15, 2026
- 15:00
Canadian institutional investors post 0.52% investment return in Q1 2026: report
Canadian institutional investors saw a median return of 0.52 per cent in the first quarter of 2026, according to a new report by CIBC Mellon.…
- By: Staff
- May 14, 2026 May 14, 2026
- 11:00
Canadian DB plans demonstrate resilience amid AI strain on equity market, global uncertainty: expert
Canadian defined benefit pension plan sponsors are finding portfolio resiliency in an environment challenged by questions about the technology sector in the U.S., says Katie…
- By: Bryan McGovern
- May 14, 2026 May 13, 2026
- 11:00
ACPM asking feds for greater retirement savings pooling and portability
Allowing increased retirement savings pooling and portability can help improve efficiency, as well as pension plan member retention and continuity, according to a policy recommendation…
- By: Staff
- May 15, 2026 May 13, 2026
- 09:00
Top 5 HR, benefits, pension and investment stories of the week
An article on how employers can support employees with vision loss when they’re required to use technology for work was the most-read article on BenefitsCanada.com…
- By: Staff
- May 15, 2026 May 14, 2026
- 09:00
Permanent EOT legislation providing incentive for employers, supporting wealth distribution: expert
The federal government’s recent announcement that it will make the employee ownership trust tax exemption permanent is a major incentive for employers to transition their…
- By: Sadie Janes
- May 15, 2026 May 14, 2026
- 09:00