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CPP maximum pensionable earnings increasing to $66,600 in 2023

The maximum pensionable earnings under the Canada Pension Plan for 2023 is increasing to $66,600 from $64,900 in 2022. The new ceiling was calculated according to a CPP legislated…

  • By: Staff
  • November 3, 2022 November 2, 2022
  • 09:00

Employers favouring wage hikes over benefits enhancements amid high inflation: survey

While Canadian employers recognize the value of retirement benefits, the current high inflation environment is driving them to favour wage hikes instead, according to a…

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  • November 3, 2022 November 1, 2022
  • 09:00
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Report finds women hold a quarter of board seats in Canada

A quarter (24 per cent) of board seats in Canada are held by women, up two per cent since last year, according to a new…

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  • November 2, 2022 November 2, 2022
  • 15:00

BGIS wins mental-health award for integrated approach to employee support

BGIS Global Integrated Solutions Canada was recognized in the Mental health program category for employers with more than 1,000 employees at the 2022 Workplace Benefits…

Canadians’ financial well-being on the decline: survey

Survey finds employees’ financial stress costing employers $40BN in 2022

Employees worrying about their finances on the job will cost Canadian employers more than $40 billion in 2022, almost double the $26.9 billion in lost…

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  • November 2, 2022 November 1, 2022
  • 09:00
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Half of employees say employer hasn’t communicated long-term remote work plans: survey

Half (52 per cent) of Canadian employees say their employer hasn’t communicated plans for remote working beyond 2023, while 35 per cent of employers say…

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  • November 1, 2022 November 1, 2022
  • 15:00
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Expert panel: Tips for DB plan sponsors as interest rates continue to rise

From an economic perspective, the last year has been quite tumultuous. As central banks began raising rates to tame inflation, the loose monetary environment with…

Ottawa Community Housing Corp. wins award for flexible employee well-being strategy

The Ottawa Community Housing Corp.’s flexible employee well-being strategy led to a win in the Health/wellness program category for employers with fewer than 1,000 employees at Benefits…

Report finds U.S. DB pension plan sponsors facing increasing annuity buyout costs

Defined benefit pension plan sponsors in the U.S. are facing increasing costs when de-risking through annuity buyouts, according to a new report by consulting firm…

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  • November 1, 2022 October 31, 2022
  • 09:00
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Global interest rate hikes influenced modest gains for Canadian DB pensions in Q3: reports

Canadian pension plan investments saw very modest gains in the third quarter of 2022 as both stock and bond markets responded favourably to the pace…

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  • October 31, 2022 October 31, 2022
  • 15:00

Telus wins award for supporting employees’ holistic well-being

Telus Communications Inc. was recognized for supporting employees’ holistic well-being as it took home the award for Health/wellness program for an employer with more than…

Survey finds nearly all young employees globally experiencing burnout

Nearly all (97 per cent) employees aged 18 to 34 say they’re feeling burned out, according to a new survey by Cigna Corp. The survey,…

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  • October 31, 2022 October 28, 2022
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Half of U.S. employees say they’ve stopped or reduced retirement savings amid rising inflation: survey

Around half (54 per cent) of U.S. employees say they’ve stopped or reduced retirement savings due to inflation, according to a new survey by Allianz…

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  • October 28, 2022 October 28, 2022
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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.…

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  • May 14, 2026 May 14, 2026
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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…

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…

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  • May 13, 2026 May 12, 2026
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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…

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  • 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…

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  • May 15, 2026 May 14, 2026
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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…