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Employers relying on benefits, perks to attract, retain talent in 2026: report

Seven in 10 (71 per cent) employers say they’re concerned about meeting candidates’ salary expectations in 2026 and nearly half (46 per cent) say adding…

  • By: Staff
  • October 7, 2025 October 7, 2025
  • 15:00
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How employers can support employees dealing with food insecurity

Amid rising rates of food insecurity, employers have a role to play in easing immediate challenges and supporting long-term resilience among employees. “With rising food…

Saskatchewan Pension Plan appointing Chad Hilton as CEO

The Saskatchewan Pension Plan is appointing Chad Hilton as chief executive officer, effective Oct. 20. Hilton brings more than 20 years of progressive leadership experience…

  • By: Staff
  • October 1, 2025 October 1, 2025
  • 15:00

Decumulation shift: Canadian retirees withdrawing less from workplace plans in recent years, says expert

While Canadian retirees have a good understanding of longevity risk, in recent years, many are withdrawing less income from their workplace retirement savings plans, says…

  • By: Blake Wolfe
  • October 1, 2025 September 30, 2025
  • 09:00

Top 5 HR, benefits, pension and investment stories of the week

An article on Symcor Inc.’s approach to supporting employees going through menopause was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com this past week. Here are the top…

  • By: Staff
  • September 19, 2025 September 18, 2025
  • 09:00
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Federal funding boosts retirement savings plan for homecare workers

The federal government is investing $29.9 million in the Service Employees International Union Healthcare’s retirement savings program to strengthen retirement security for Canada’s homecare workers.…

  • By: Sonya Singh
  • September 16, 2025 September 12, 2025
  • 09:00

World’s 300 largest pension funds reach US$24.4 billion in assets: report

The value of the world’s 300 largest pension funds reached US$24.4 trillion in 2024, growing by 7.8 per cent to reach a new record sum,…

  • By: Staff
  • September 11, 2025 September 10, 2025
  • 09:00
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45% of U.S. CAP members open to investing in private equity, debt: survey

Nearly half (45 per cent) of U.S. capital accumulation plan members say they’d invest in private equity and private debt investments if their plan provided…

  • By: Staff
  • September 9, 2025 September 9, 2025
  • 15:00

Top 5 HR, benefits, pension and investment stories of the week

An article announcing the finalists of the 2025 Workplace Benefits Awards was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com this past week. Here are the top five…

  • By: Staff
  • September 5, 2025 September 4, 2025
  • 09:00
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CLHIA pre-budget submission highlighting VPLAs, auto features, pharmacare and virtual health care

In its pre-budget submission to the federal government, the Canadian Life and Health Insurance Association highlighted variable payment life annuities, automatic features in pension plans, …

  • By: Staff
  • September 2, 2025 August 29, 2025
  • 09:00
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Top 5 HR, benefits, pension and investment stories of the week

An article on the how capital accumulation plans are increasing their exposure to private assets was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com this past week. Here…

  • By: Staff
  • August 29, 2025 August 29, 2025
  • 09:00
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How does increased exposure to private assets impact CAP members’ financial health, retirement readiness?

Amid a push to open U.S. capital accumulation plans to direct investments in private assets, it’s important for plan sponsors and members to take a…

Top 5 HR, benefits, pension and investment stories of the week

An article about the ongoing discussion around tattoos in the workplace was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com this past week. Here are the top five…

  • By: Staff
  • August 8, 2025 August 7, 2025
  • 09:00
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60% of global DC plan sponsors cite concerns over members’ retirement income: report

Six in 10 (60 per cent) of global defined contribution plan sponsors say the state of members’ retirement income is the biggest challenge facing DC…

  • By: Staff
  • August 5, 2025 August 1, 2025
  • 09:00

Editorial: Sometimes it takes a whole village

It’s OK to ask for help is a lesson I’m learning very gradually. While I do lean heavily on my immediate family, particularly my parents,…

Back to basics on total rewards statements

While many people know the reward of a hard day’s work goes well beyond a salary, an increasing number of employees don’t understand the real…

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U.S. employees believe they’ll need $1.28M to retire: survey

Nearly half (48 per cent) of U.S. employees say they expect to retire with less than US$500,000 even though they believe they’ll need $1.28 million,…

  • By: Staff
  • July 22, 2025 July 22, 2025
  • 15:00

25% of divorced, widowed women have less than one month of retirement savings: survey

Nearly one in four divorced, separated or widowed U.S. women have less than one month’s worth of retirement savings, compared to fewer than one in…

  • By: Staff
  • July 10, 2025 July 10, 2025
  • 15:00
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Canadian CAP members increasingly investing in TDFs: report

Canadian capital accumulation plan members are increasingly allocating their investments to target-date funds, according to a new report by Sun Life Financial Inc. The report…

  • By: Staff
  • July 10, 2025 July 9, 2025
  • 09:00
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Unifor, DHL Express agreement includes increased employer match in DC pension plan

The union representing 2,100 workers at DHL Express Canada sites across the country has ratified a new four-year agreement that includes pension and benefits gains.…

  • By: Staff
  • July 3, 2025 July 2, 2025
  • 09:00
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Report finds pension plan membership increasing across Canada

The number of Canadians who are active members of a registered pension plan is increasing, according to a new report by Statistics Canada. It found…

  • By: Staff
  • June 30, 2025 June 30, 2025
  • 14:30
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Quebec introducing VPLA regulatory framework

The implementation of variable payment life annuities in Quebec will support employee financial well-being and retirement readiness, while providing a model for other Canadian jurisdictions,…