Quebec seeks to increase VRSP uptake through minimum contribution rates, new investment options
In its 2026 budget, the Quebec government said it intends to enhance the appeal of voluntary retirement savings plans amid low uptake of the savings…
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Coverage of the 2026 Employee Savings Summit
In its sophomore year under the Employee Savings Survey banner, Benefits Canada’s annual check in with plan members about their financial priorities and the condition of…
- By: Benefits Canada
- April 6, 2026 April 1, 2026
- 09:00
Survey finds Canadians estimate they need an average of $976,835 to retire
Canadian plan members reported a significant drop in the amount they believe they need to retire — from roughly $1.4 million in 2023, 2024 and…
- By: Sonya Singh
- April 2, 2026 April 1, 2026
- 09:00
Ontario proposing increase to PBGF’s monthly guarantee limit, cost reductions for pension plan administrators
In its 2026 budget on Thursday, the Ontario government proposed doubling the pension benefits guarantee fund’s monthly guarantee limit from $1,500 to $3,000 for all…
- By: Blake Wolfe
- March 27, 2026 March 27, 2026
- 09:00
Sounding Board: How SERPs can support financial wellness, retirement readiness
The bankruptcy of the Hudson Bay Co. and subsequent loss of promised supplemental employee/executive retirement plan benefits to executives has caused many to rethink the…
- By: Roy W. Craik
- March 11, 2026 March 10, 2026
- 09:00
CAAT CEO departing following leadership crisis, paying back $1.6 million vacation payout
Derek Dobson, chief executive officer and plan manager at the Colleges of Applied Arts and Technology’s pension plan, is departing the organization following a formal…
- By: Staff
- March 6, 2026 March 6, 2026
- 15:00
What can DC pension committees learn from DB plan governance?
Bell Canada’s defined benefit and defined contribution pension plans are both overseen by the same pension committee. The meeting cadences differ, but the committee leans…
- By: Kelsey Rolfe
- March 6, 2026 March 6, 2026
- 08:54
Top 5 HR, benefits, pension and investment stories of the week
An article on the ongoing governance crisis at the Colleges of Applied Arts and Technology’s pension plan was the most-read article on BenefitsCanada.com this past…
- By: Staff
- February 20, 2026 February 19, 2026
- 09:00
FSRA releases final guidance on Ontario’s target-benefit pension plan framework
The Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Ontario’s supervisory guidance on the province’s target-benefit pension plan framework is now finalized. The guidance, which will be reviewed…
- By: Staff
- February 17, 2026 February 13, 2026
- 09:00
CAAT places Derek Dobson on administrative leave, appoints acting CEO
The Colleges of Applied Arts and Technology’s pension plan is placing chief executive officer Derek Dobson on administrative leave and appointing Kevin Fahey as acting…
- By: Staff
- February 13, 2026 February 17, 2026
- 15:00
Top 5 HR, benefits, pension and investment stories of the week
An article on the removal of the board chair at the Colleges of Applied Arts and Technology pension plan was the most-read article on BenefitsCanada.com…
- By: Staff
- February 13, 2026 February 12, 2026
- 09:00
ACPM asking Ontario to consider variable life benefits, harmonizing pension rules with other provinces
The Association for Canadian Pension Management is asking the Ontario government to introduce variable life benefits in Ontario and to align its pension rules with…
- By: Staff
- February 10, 2026 February 9, 2026
- 09:00
Tax credit could spur SMEs to offer workplace retirement plans: report
A proposed retirement plan tax credit for small- and medium-sized employers could reduce cost barriers to offering employer-sponsored retirement programs, according to a new report…
- By: Staff
- February 9, 2026 February 5, 2026
- 09:00
CAAT pension plan board chair removed amid ongoing governance emergency
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…
- By: Bryan McGovern
- February 6, 2026 February 6, 2026
- 15:00
Expert panel: Updated CAPSA guideline, AI tools among key topics for CAP sponsors in 2026
With the new year may come new resolutions — or at least topics to keep in mind — for capital accumulation plan sponsors. Ongoing compliance…
- By: Pamela Chan Ebejer
- February 6, 2026 February 4, 2026
- 09:00
CAAT pension plan’s board chair suspended following senior executives’ departure
The Colleges of Applied Arts and Technology pension plan has suspended its board chair Don Smith. The pension organization, which oversees more than $23 billion…
- By: Staff
- February 4, 2026 February 4, 2026
- 09:00
HOOPP planning appeal of Dutch tax court ruling
The Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan is appealing a Dutch tax court ruling against the investment organization. Th court backed the investigation of a tax…
- By: Bryan McGovern
- January 22, 2026 January 21, 2026
- 11:00
2025 Investment Innovation Conference: Institutional investors relying on passive global equity strategies missing out on portable alpha
By separating a traditional active equity portfolio into two groups, institutional investors can gain resilience and add value at a time when active global equity…
- By: Bryan McGovern
- January 22, 2026 January 16, 2026
- 07:52
2025 Investment Innovation Conference: Institutional investors creating internal guidelines for effective AI use
Institutional investors are responsible for setting guardrails and monitoring the use of artificial intelligence tools, rendering standardized guidelines unhelpful at the moment, according to Jacky…
- By: Bryan McGovern
- January 22, 2026 January 13, 2026
- 07:51
2025 Investment Innovation Conference: How will AI impact the future of investment leadership?
Alongside deglobalization and changing global supply chains, technology is now permeating strategy at a global level, with artificial intelligence moving from a topic of innovation…
- By: Jennifer Paterson
- January 22, 2026 January 13, 2026
- 07:50
2025 Investment Innovation Conference: How can financial institutions prepare for financial distress amid rising geopolitical tensions?
While Canada’s financial system was fit for purpose across decades of liberal democratic order, it’s important to look at how the system should be structured…
- By: Jennifer Paterson
- January 22, 2026 January 13, 2026
- 07:48
LAPP, PSPP introduce new board education program focused on practical oversight
Alberta’s Local Authorities Pension Plan and Public Service Pension Plan have launched a new board education program aimed at strengthening governance by equipping trustees with…
- By: Staff
- January 20, 2026 January 20, 2026
- 15:00
PIAC focusing on sustainability policies, VPLA regulatory framework in 2026
The Pension Investment Association of Canada will monitor the ongoing progress of several policies related to environmental and sustainability solutions. Last year’s federal budget indicated…
- By: Bryan McGovern
- January 20, 2026 January 20, 2026
- 11:00
CIA focusing on climate risk, VPLAs in 2026
In 2026, the Canadian Institute of Actuaries will continue to focus on the impact of climate risk on several areas, including pension investments, says Angelita…
- By: Blake Wolfe
- January 14, 2026 January 13, 2026
- 09:00
Top 5 HR, benefits, pension and investment stories of the week
An article on the Quebec government’s adoption of legislation for variable payment life annuities was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com this past week. Here are…
- By: Staff
- January 9, 2026 January 8, 2026
- 09:00