Brexit puts a damper on Canadian pension plans: survey
The solvency ratio of a typical Canadian pension plan has fallen by almost three per cent since the majority of Britain voted to leave the…
- By: Staff
- June 29, 2016 September 13, 2019
- 09:14
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Pensioners suffer a blow as judge rules on Co-op Atlantic restructuring
Pensioners of a New Brunswick co-operative have suffered a blow as legal wranglings continue over the fate of pensions at several Canadian companies. In Moncton,…
- By: Jennifer Paterson
- June 29, 2016 September 13, 2019
- 09:11
Canadian employees more engaged than Americans: study
Engagement levels among Canadian employees stagnated at 69 per cent between 2014 and 2015, according to Aon Hewitt’s global employee engagement report, while the U.S.…
- By: Sara Tatelman
- June 29, 2016 September 13, 2019
- 09:05
Morneau Shepell partners with Allianz for expat support
Morneau Shepell has partnered with Allianz Worldwide Care to provide health and wellness support to expatriate employees around the world. The Dublin-based international health and…
- By: Staff
- June 29, 2016 September 13, 2019
- 08:01
KPMG sees big participation boost in Global Corporate Challenge
Using a range of company-wide communications, KPMG has increased its employee participation in the Global Corporate Challenge by 26 per cent over last year. The…
- By: Michael Chen
- June 28, 2016 September 13, 2019
- 09:33
CLHIA concerned about benefit plan impact of proposed change to chiropractor services
The Canadian Life and Health Insurance Association is warning that private sector employers may not be willing to cover new diagnostic services proposed as part…
- By: Michael Chen
- June 28, 2016 September 13, 2019
- 09:08
Manitoba wants CPP deal to go even further
Manitoba has proposed a series of enhancements to the Canada Pension Plan agreement that it believes would make the CPP “more responsive to the realities…
- By: Staff
- June 28, 2016 September 13, 2019
- 08:27
Canada and four provinces sign PRPP agreement
Canada, British Columbia, Nova Scotia, Quebec and Saskatchewan have signed a multilateral agreement on pooled registered pension plans and voluntary retirement savings plans which came…
- By: Staff
- June 27, 2016 September 13, 2019
- 09:43
Pension association asks CRA for help locating pensioners
The Association of Canadian Pension Management has submitted a letter to the Canada Revenue Agency asking for help to locate missing pension plan members. Specifically,…
- By: Staff
- June 27, 2016 September 13, 2019
- 09:16
Canada Post, union clash over pensions as work disruption looms
A freeze on postal services starting July 2 is nearing reality as Canada Post and the Canadian Union of Postal Workers fail to agree on…
- By: Jann Lee
- June 27, 2016 September 13, 2019
- 08:43
Ontario to move ahead with basic income pilot
Ontario is moving ahead with the design and implementation of a basic income pilot, as announced in its 2016 budget. Basic income, or guaranteed annual…
- By: Staff
- June 27, 2016 September 13, 2019
- 08:42
Brexit vote incites volatile market, stunning global investors
Britain’s majority vote to leave the European Union yesterday has left many global investors reeling this morning. The markets didn’t anticipate this and it was…
- By: Jann Lee
- June 24, 2016 September 13, 2019
- 12:38
Have your say: Do you like the new CPP deal?
Critics say premium increases will hurt businesses, paycheques and the economy. Proponents say Canada Pension Plan enhancement will provide a needed and affordable boost to…
- By: Staff
- June 23, 2016 September 13, 2019
- 16:50
Meridian focusing on flexibility, mentorship to promote gender equity, female leadership
Meridian Credit Union is focusing on flexibility and mentorship to promote gender equity and female leadership in the historically male-dominated financial industry. According to the…
- By: Sadie Janes
- April 19, 2024 April 18, 2024
- 09:00
Top 5 HR, benefits, pension and investment stories of the week
A story on how Organon Canada is supporting women employees at every stage of their career was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com. Here are the top…
- By: Staff
- April 19, 2024 April 18, 2024
- 09:00
70% of employers say it’s impossible to offer all benefits demanded by employees: survey
While employers recognize employee benefits are an important part of attracting and retaining talent, seven in 10 (70 per cent) say it’s impossible to offer…
- By: Staff
- April 19, 2024 April 18, 2024
- 09:00
CAAT returns 9.5% for 2023, led by global, emerging market equities
The Colleges of Applied Arts and Technology pension plan saw a net return of 9.5 per cent for 2023, with net assets of $20.1 billion,…
- By: Staff
- April 18, 2024 April 18, 2024
- 09:30
Feds seeking to boost domestic investments by Canadian institutional investors: budget
In its 2024 budget on Tuesday, the federal government announced a new working group dedicated to encouraging increased domestic investments by Canadian institutional investors. Former…
- By: Staff
- April 17, 2024 April 16, 2024
- 09:00
FSRA focusing on target-benefit framework for MEPPs, sustainability of PBGF in 2024-25 annual plan
In its 2024-25 annual plan, the Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Ontario is focusing on assessing and mitigating systemic and high-priority risks in the province’s…
- By: Staff
- April 17, 2024 April 16, 2024
- 09:00