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Ontario judges’ group sues pension plan sponsor to prevent investments in derivatives

Ontario’s provincially appointed judges are taking their own pension plan to court to prevent the fund from investing in derivatives. In a notice of application…

Report finds solvency ratio of typical DB pension plan decreased to 100.7% in February

The funded status of a typical Canadian defined benefit pension plan decreased on a solvency basis but increased on an accounting basis in the month…

  • By: Staff
  • April 7, 2026 April 6, 2026
  • 11:00
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Only 22% of global employees agree their job is secure: survey

Just a fifth (22 per cent) of global employees strongly agree their job is safe from elimination, according to a new survey by ADP Inc.…

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  • April 7, 2026 April 6, 2026
  • 09:00
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Quebec seeks to increase VRSP uptake through minimum contribution rates, new investment options

In its 2026 budget, the Quebec government said it intends to enhance the appeal of voluntary retirement savings plans amid low uptake of the savings…

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  • April 6, 2026 April 6, 2026
  • 15:00

AI gaining foothold with younger savings plan members, email remains preferred communications tool: survey

More than half (56 per cent) of plan members say email is the most effective way to communicate with them about their savings plans, according…

Coverage of the 2026 Employee Savings Summit

In its sophomore year under the Employee Savings Survey banner, Benefits Canada’s annual check in with plan members about their financial priorities and the condition of…

Weight management drugs, rare disease treatments expected to drive private drug plan costs in 2026: report

Weight management drugs and high-cost specialty treatments are expected to have the biggest impact on private drug plans this year, according to Telus Health’s annual…

  • By: Staff
  • April 6, 2026 April 2, 2026
  • 09:00

84% of employers say AI impacting succession planning: survey

More than eight in 10 (84 per cent) employers say artificial intelligence is starting to affect their succession planning, according to a new survey by…

  • By: Staff
  • April 2, 2026 April 2, 2026
  • 15:00

Caisse, CPP Investments named in New Zealand fintech workers’ class action

Two of Canada’s largest pension funds are named in a US$4.6 billion class action by the employees of a New Zealand-based software company. About 200…

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  • April 2, 2026 April 1, 2026
  • 09:00
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Survey finds Canadians estimate they need an average of $976,835 to retire

Canadian plan members reported a significant drop in the amount they believe they need to retire — from roughly $1.4 million in 2023, 2024 and…

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AIMCo returns 7.5% in 2025 amid private market headwinds

The Alberta Investment Management Corp. is reporting a total fund net investment return of 7.5 per cent for 2025, underperforming its benchmark return by 2.7…

  • By: Staff
  • April 1, 2026 March 31, 2026
  • 15:00
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Manitoba to require employers to provide free menstrual products in workplaces

Manitoba is set to become the first province in Canada to require employers to provide free menstrual products in workplaces. The provincial government will amend…

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  • April 1, 2026 March 31, 2026
  • 09:00
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Fewer plan members describing financial situation as better, worse than last year: survey

While the percentage of plan members who describe their personal financial situation as significantly or somewhat better than last year decreased from 42 per cent…

Vestcor returns 8.67% in 2025, AUM grows to $24.4 billion

Vestcor Inc. is reporting a net investment return of 8.67 per cent for 2025. In its annual investment performance report, the New Brunswick-based investment manager…

  • By: Staff
  • April 22, 2026 April 21, 2026
  • 15:00

Global Risk Institute’s Sonia Baxendale to step down from CEO role

The Global Risk Institute’s Sonia Baxendale is stepping down as president and chief executive officer later this year after nearly eight years in the role.…

  • By: Staff
  • April 21, 2026 April 20, 2026
  • 09:00

WISE Trust Pension Plan returns 8.1% in 2025

The WISE Trust Pension Plan is reporting a net annual return of 8.1 per cent for 2025, with net assets increasing to $4.8 billion. The…

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  • April 21, 2026 April 21, 2026
  • 09:00

Federal pension reforms allowing frontline workers to retire after 25 years without penalty

With Bill C-15 receiving royal assent, the federal government is moving forward with pension reforms that allow thousands of frontline workers to retire after 25…

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  • April 22, 2026 April 20, 2026
  • 15:00

Only 27% of Canadian companies have a recognition champion: report

While 41 per cent of global organizations say they have a program for ‘recognition champions’ — employees who actively model and promote recognition so it…

Feds launch consultations on improving employer-employee relations

The federal government is launching consultations on ways to improve labour relations to support Canada’s economy and communities. Jobs Minister Patty Hajdu is looking for…