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Pension association asks CRA for help locating pensioners

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

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 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

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?

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
Feds confirm $250M price tag for CPP deal as premium details released

Feds confirm $250M price tag for CPP deal as premium details released

Expanding the working income tax benefit to offset increased Canada Pension Plan premiums for low-income workers will cost the federal government $250 million per year,…

  • By: Staff
  • June 23, 2016 September 13, 2019
  • 10:59
Workplace Benefits Awards: 2016 nominees continue to build on successful practices

Workplace Benefits Awards: 2016 nominees continue to build on successful practices

With the June 30 deadline for the 2016 Workplace Benefits Awards quickly approaching, Benefits Canada is inviting those who think an employer’s pension, benefits, communications or wellness strategies are worthy of…

Teachers’ to sell stake in automation provider

Teachers’ to sell stake in automation provider

The Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan and AEA Investors have sold U.S. automation provider Dematic to KION Group in a purchase price expected to amount to…

  • By: Staff
  • June 23, 2016 September 13, 2019
  • 09:30
Sounding Board: Lessons from Alberta Pension Services’ administrative overhaul

Sounding Board: Lessons from Alberta Pension Services’ administrative overhaul

After five years of work and many millions of dollars, the Alberta Pension Services Corp. turned on its new pension administration system on May 30, 2016.…

Caisse Absorbs 6 Plans

Caisse Absorbs 6 Plans

Quebec City plans have total assets of $2 billion

  • By: Staff
  • June 23, 2016 September 13, 2019
  • 07:12
CPPIB announces three senior appointments

CPPIB announces three senior appointments

The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board has announced a series of new appointments. Alain Carrier has been appointed senior managing director, head of international. With…

  • By: Staff
  • June 22, 2016 September 13, 2019
  • 14:52
Ottawa, Ontario review costs from CPP expansion

Ottawa, Ontario review costs from CPP expansion

While the Canada Pension Plan deal has effectively cancelled the Ontario Retirement Pension Plan, the provincial Liberal party is still tallying up its total costs…

Which global companies are best at attracting and retaining employees?

Which global companies are best at attracting and retaining employees?

Apple, Facebook and Salesforce are the best global companies at attracting and retaining talent, according to data from LinkedIn. Its inaugural ranking of the “top…

  • By: Staff
  • June 22, 2016 September 13, 2019
  • 10:34

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…

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…