Alberta touts 8.5% price cut under updated dental fee guide
The Alberta government has announced a new dental fee guide for 2018 that provides for an 8.5 per cent cut in suggested prices for 60…
- By: Staff
- November 23, 2017 September 13, 2019
- 07:49
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Governance, innovation touted as keys to Canadian pension funds’ success
Independent governance has been one of the key factors in the success of Canadian public pension plans, according to a new report commissioned by the World…
- By: Moira Potter
- November 22, 2017 September 13, 2019
- 20:20
Highlights of Ontario’s labour law changes
On Wednesday, the Ontario legislature passed the Fair Workplaces, Better Jobs Act. The highlights of the act include: Requiring equal pay for casual, part-time, temporary…
- By: Staff
- November 22, 2017 September 13, 2019
- 19:45
What do Canadian provinces offer around sick, emergency leave?
While the discussions around the reasons employees need to miss work are getting more specific in many provinces, leave options remain fuzzy to non-existent from a government…
- By: Martha Porado
- November 22, 2017 April 22, 2021
- 18:15
Report recommends raising trigger age for withdrawal of registered retirement savings
A new report is recommending the immediate increase of the trigger age for drawing down registered retirement savings, suggesting it should continue to rise with longevity. The report,…
- By: Staff
- November 22, 2017 September 13, 2019
- 08:30
Younger employees prioritize ‘purpose’ of work before pay, benefits: report
Younger generations value interesting work, continuous learning and work-life balance over pay and benefits, according to a new report by consultancy and marketing agency Lovell…
- By: Staff
- November 21, 2017 September 13, 2019
- 16:55
Majority of Canadians worried about level of retirement savings: survey
More than three-quarters (79 per cent) of Canadians aged 35 to 54 are worried about not having enough money to retire when they want to, according…
- By: Staff
- November 21, 2017 September 13, 2019
- 16:45
Ontario pension regulator seeks Sears pension windup
Ontario’s pension regulator is seeking the windup of the Sears Canada Inc. pension plan as the company continues the liquidation process. On Nov. 10, the…
- By: Staff
- November 21, 2017 September 13, 2019
- 09:25
Think-tank wants new rules for shareholder payments to address pension deficits
A report from the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives is touting restrictions on shareholder payments as a way of boosting the sustainability of defined benefit…
- By: Ryan Murphy
- November 21, 2017 September 13, 2019
- 09:20
More workers taking fake sick days, providing wild excuses
More workers have been calling in sick when they aren’t actually ill, according to a new survey by human resources company CareerBuilder. The survey, which polled…
- By: Staff
- November 21, 2017 September 13, 2019
- 09:01
CPPIB head worried about expensive assets, stretched market valuations
Despite the political noise around the globe, underlying economies are in pretty good shape and virtually every asset class is seeing high prices, according to the…
- By: Jennifer Paterson
- November 21, 2017 September 13, 2019
- 09:00
Editorial: Shining a bright light on drug costs
It’s hard enough for plan members to understand how they can best use their benefits plans, particularly when they’re unaware of the details of the…
- By: Glenn Kauth
- November 21, 2017 September 13, 2019
- 09:00
Should employers help workers with high housing costs?
Looking to rent a two-bedroom apartment in Vancouver? That’ll set you back more than $3,000 a month, according to recent reports. If it’s time to…
- By: Sara Tatelman
- November 21, 2017 July 6, 2023
- 08:59
Top 5 HR, benefits, pensions and investment stories of the week
An article on how employers are enhancing their benefits packages to boost talent attraction and retention was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com this past week.…
- By: Staff
- April 26, 2024 April 25, 2024
- 09:00
Chipotle expanding benefits offering to focus on career development, student debt
In anticipation of 25 per cent to 35 per cent growth in Canada by the end of 2024, restaurant chain Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. is making…
- By: Sadie Janes
- April 26, 2024 April 26, 2024
- 09:00
Just a third of U.K pension plan members feel they’ve saved enough to retire: survey
Only a third (31 per cent) of U.K. pension plan members say they have sufficient retirement savings, down slightly from 32 per cent in 2022,…
- By: Staff
- April 26, 2024 April 25, 2024
- 09:00
73% of OPB plan members want ESG considerations included in investment decisions: survey
Roughly seven in 10 (73 per cent) Ontario Pension Board plan members believe environmental, social and governance factors should play a critical role in the…
- By: Staff
- April 25, 2024 April 24, 2024
- 09:00
WISE Trust returns 7.9% in 2023, net assets increase to $4 billion
The Workplace Insurance and Safety Employees Trust generated a net return of 7.9 per cent in 2023, with net assets reaching $4 billion, up from…
- By: Staff
- April 23, 2024 April 23, 2024
- 15:00
Expert panel: How institutional investors are adapting to a post-pandemic global economy
Renowned American businessman and investor Charlie Munger once said, “You have to keep learning if you want to become a great investor. When the world…
- By: George Athanassakos
- April 23, 2024 April 22, 2024
- 09:00