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Scotiabank appointing Jason Traetto as VP, global pensions and benefits

Scotiabank is appointing Jason Traetto as vice-president of global pensions and benefits. In the new role, he’ll lead the bank’s commitment to the total well-being…

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  • June 17, 2025 June 17, 2025
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57% of global employers rebalancing benefits spend over next three years: survey

In the next three years, more than half (57 per cent) of global employers plan to reallocate or rebalance their benefits spend, adding or enhancing…

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  • June 17, 2025 June 16, 2025
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Top 5 HR, benefits, pension and investment stories of the week

An article on how pension plan sponsors can manage risk amid economic and geopolitical instability was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com this past week. Here…

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  • June 13, 2025 June 12, 2025
  • 09:00

Acera Insurance partnering with Navigate Benefit Solutions

Acera Insurance Services Ltd. is partnering with consulting firm Navigate Benefit Solutions as it continues to expand its specialty benefits division. Providing group benefits and…

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  • June 4, 2025 June 4, 2025
  • 15:00

ACPM urging Alberta government to align pension funding, administration rules with other provinces

The Association of Canadian Pension Management is calling on the Alberta government to modernize its provincial pension legislation and align its laws with other Canadian…

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  • May 27, 2025 May 27, 2025
  • 11:00
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How employers can design effective financial wellness programs

For employers that are designing a financial wellness program, it’s important to provide a user-friendly, educational, and flexible offering that reflects the diversity of employees’…

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CAA Club Group’s 2024 Workplace Benefits Awards win reinforcing holistic wellness strategy

CAA Club Group’s win in Benefits Canada’s 2024 Workplace Benefits Awards is reinforcing the company’s efforts to provide a comprehensive wellness program to its employees,…

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U.S. meatpacking workers win back DB pension plan in new union contract

U.S. meatpacking workers are getting their first new defined benefit pension plan in nearly 40 years under a contract agreement between Brazil-based JBS, one of…

58% of Ontario workers say retirement planning includes considering physical, mental health: survey

More than half (58 per cent) of Ontario employees say retirement planning should go beyond financial wellness and encompass physical and mental health and social…

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  • May 22, 2025 May 21, 2025
  • 09:00
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U.K. DC pension providers committing 10% of default funds to private markets by 2030

Seventeen of the largest workplace pension providers in the U.K. have agreed to invest at least 10 per cent of their defined contribution default funds…

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  • May 15, 2025 May 15, 2025
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Editorial: The more things change, the more they stay the same

For most of the decade since I joined Benefits Canada, it feels like the pension industry has been moving at a snail’s pace. Don’t get…

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

An article on how Canada’s federal election could impact employees’ retirement savings was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com this past week. Here are the top…

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  • May 2, 2025 May 1, 2025
  • 09:00

Head to head: Are there underlying risks in using AI and machine learning in pension administration and governance?

The benefits of artificial intelligence go hand in hand with the many risks, but the pension industry’s requirements around fiduciary responsibility and governance, as well…

Q&A with 1Password’s Katya Laviolette

The software company’s chief people officer discusses family-building benefits, managing a fully remote workforce and quiet days with her four rescue animals. Q: What new…

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Market turmoil has many afraid to check retirement savings

Michael Montgomery used to check the balance on his retirement account once a week and smile. But lately, not wanting to get upset and question…

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Trump tariffs impacting CAP member outcomes in 2025: report

After reaching new highs at the end of 2024, capital accumulation plan member outcomes have seen significant impacts following the inauguration of U.S. President Donald…

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  • April 30, 2025 April 29, 2025
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How the coronavirus pandemic shifted employees’ retirement planning strategies

A global shutdown caused by the coronavirus pandemic gave Canadians an increase of unanticipated savings that led to a short period of stronger retirement savings…

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U.S. Supreme Court rules against Cornell University in 403(b) fees lawsuit

The U.S. Supreme Court has unanimously decided in favour of former Cornell University employees who accused the university of violating the Employee Retirement Income Security…

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  • April 28, 2025 April 24, 2025
  • 09:00
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Top 5 HR, benefits, pension and investment stories of the week

An article on how flexible retirement savings plans can help employees retire early was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com this past week. Here are the…

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  • April 25, 2025 April 24, 2025
  • 09:00

How Canada’s federal election could impact retirement savings

While there’s more work to be done, election campaign promises made by Canada’s major federal political parties that address retirement challenges are a step in…

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Flexible savings plans, employer matching allowing employees to retire earlier than planned: survey

Flexible retirement savings plans and employer matching can potentially provide lower-income workers with earlier retirement options despite the rising cost of living, according to a…

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  • April 21, 2025 April 17, 2025
  • 09:00

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

An article on how incoming health-care legislation could impact plan sponsors’ virtual care offerings was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com this past week. Here are…

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  • April 11, 2025 April 10, 2025
  • 09:00
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Economic volatility, demographic changes among factors shaping retirement plans: survey

More than half of U.S. pension plan sponsors say economic conditions like interest rate and market volatility (58 per cent) as well as demographic changes…

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  • April 8, 2025 April 7, 2025
  • 15:00
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Unifor, General Dynamics agreement includes pension, benefit gains

The union representing roughly 500 employees at General Dynamics Land Systems Canada in London, Ont. has ratified a new three-year contract that includes pension and…

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  • April 4, 2025 May 2, 2025
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