Traditionally, businesses hire and let go of individuals based on individual performance. It’s the easiest and most obvious way of managing human resources. That default behaviour…
The Ontario Registered Pension Plan Administration Corp. will begin an extensive education campaign about the ORPP for employers this summer and a verification process for…
It seems even the judiciary isn’t immune to efforts to rein in benefits plans, including post-retirement coverage. In a recent decision of Ontario’s Divisional Court,…
Despite the downturn in natural resources, mining and forestry managers have the best jobs in Canada, according to Canadian Business‘ annual ranking of the top jobs…
Defined contribution pension plans put a significant onus on individuals to make decisions about their own retirement investments, something that leaves financial outcomes vulnerable to…
How has the retirement landscape changed over time and what can we expect in the future? Not surprisingly, people are living longer and, in many…
Decumulation is a growing and challenging issue for defined contribution pension plan sponsors. But one plan sponsor, the University of British Columbia faculty pension plan,…
While a strong default option is crucial, plan sponsors shouldn’t forget about the importance of effective member engagement when it comes to their pension plans.…
When it comes to pensions, effective member engagement requires tailored efforts, said David Morrell, director of university benefits at the State University of New York.…
Everyone has heard the statistic that replacing 70 per cent of pre-retirement earnings will lead to retirement income adequacy. But where did that magic number…
How can plan sponsors build a defensive portfolio to manage volatility? They may want to consider low-volatility equities, said Kristen Colvin, director of consultant relations…
Since the early days of radio, the music industry has come a long way as listeners can now customize playlists on their personal devices. A…
During the DC Plan Summit, participants broke off into small groups to discuss the major challenges facing plan sponsors. Here are some highlights of the…
Don Smith, the recently suspended chair of the Colleges of Applied Arts and Technology pension plan’s board of trustees, has been removed from his position…
The University Pension Plan Ontario is creating a joint venture with Schroders Capital to invest in high-quality logistics and industrial real estate across northwestern Europe.…
The average Canadian defined benefit pension plan returned 0.6 per cent during the fourth quarter of 2025, down from 4.4 per cent in the previous…
The federal government is expanding its return-to-office mandate for public employees. As of May 4, executives in the federal public service will be required to…
With the new year may come new resolutions — or at least topics to keep in mind — for capital accumulation plan sponsors. Ongoing compliance…
An article on the suspension of the board chair at the Colleges of Applied Arts and Technology pension plan was the most-read article on BenefitsCanada.com…