The bankruptcy of the Hudson Bay Co. and subsequent loss of promised supplemental employee/executive retirement plan benefits to executives has caused many to rethink the…
The Canadian financial system showed resilience amid a volatile 2025 marked by increased economic uncertainty, according to the latest systemic risk committee report by the…
Men (85 per cent) are more likely than women (72 per cent) to express confidence in using artificial intelligence tools at work, according to a…
Women feel more empowered to prioritize their financial wellness in workplaces that provide a sense of purpose, inclusion and a safe space to ask questions,…
Ontario’s defined benefit pension plans reached a median pension solvency ratio of 124 per cent for the fourth quarter of 2025, according to a new…
Young Canadians are redefining how they think about retirement, with many expecting to work longer and prioritizing flexibility and work-life balance in their careers, according…
Derek Dobson, chief executive officer and plan manager at the Colleges of Applied Arts and Technology’s pension plan, is departing the organization following a formal…
Employers can improve women’s financial security by recognizing gender differences and improving pension contribution and benefits structures, says Kadie Philp, commissioner and chief administrative officer…
The Bank of Montreal is supporting women’s health through information sessions and an enhanced resource hub. The bank is hosting the latest session in its…
This year marks Benefits Canada’s fifth annual Mental Health Issue, an initiative introduced in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic as employers ramped up their…
An article on how legislative changes in Alberta are impacting employer-sponsored benefits plans was the most-read article on BenefitsCanada.com this past week. Here are the…
In these uncertain times, there are strategic opportunities to implement mental-health polices, programs and services that provide tangible benefits for both employers and employees. Rebecca…
Known as ‘Inspire,’ Pratt & Whitney Canada’s health and well-being program has evolved since its launch in November 2020, growing with employees’ changing needs, using…
Major Canadian banks and pension funds provided tens of billions of dollars to American contractors for the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency, an investigation…
Roughly two-thirds (64 per cent) of global employers say cost control is their No. 1 benefits priority in 2026, citing it as a key focus…
The funded status of a typical defined benefit pension plan increased on a solvency basis but decreased on an accounting basis in January, according to…
A high-profile harassment complaint involving a former Canadian Broadcasting Corp. anchor is a reminder for Canadian employers of the legal risks tied to mishandling workplace…
Nearly two‑thirds of Canadian women aged 35 to 55 say menopause symptoms affect their job performance, while more than half report that the time spent…
Calling all employers and plan sponsors — the 2026 Workplace Benefits Awards are now open for entries! If your organization is leading the way in…