CARP’s OAS stand ignores economics
CARP appears to be getting little industry support in its resistance to the federal government’s raising OAS eligibility from age 65 to age 67.
- By: Vikram Barhat
- June 21, 2012 September 13, 2019
- 09:43
Latest news in Governance/legislation
Quebec solvency relief measures in effect
The Quebec government’s new regulation regarding temporary solvency relief measures for DB pension plans comes into effect today.
- By: Staff
- June 14, 2012 September 13, 2019
- 09:50
PRPPA passed by House of Commons
Canada's Pooled Registered Pension Plans Act was passed by the House of Commons yesterday.
- By: Staff
- June 13, 2012 September 13, 2019
- 14:21
Growing pains: FSCO’s position on the new grow-in rules
The Financial Services Commission of Ontario (FSCO) has published its first administrative position concerning one of the recent amendments to the Pension Benefits Act of…
- By: Lorraine Allard
- June 7, 2012 September 13, 2019
- 11:26
France lowers retirement age for some workers
Here’s a twist. In a trend completely at odds with the rest of the world, France has made a move to lower its retirement age…
- By: Tammy Burns, with files from wire services
- June 6, 2012 September 13, 2019
- 14:46
Ontario announces grow-in opt-out for JSPPs and MEPPs
The Financial Services Commission of Ontario (FSCO) has announced changes to the new Pension Benefits Act grow-in rules, providing an opt-out provision for jointly sponsored…
- By: Staff
- June 5, 2012 September 13, 2019
- 13:04
The problem with big CPP
It seems the idea of expanding the Canada Pension Plan doesn’t die easily. The NDP hasn’t let it go, nor has the Ontario government who,…
- By: Fred Vettese
- June 5, 2012 September 13, 2019
- 10:53
B.C. pension bill receives royal assent
British Columbia's pension reform is another step closer to reality. The province's bill 38, the Pension Benefits Standards Act (PBSA), was introduced on April 30,…
- By: Staff
- June 5, 2012 September 13, 2019
- 08:45
CARP’s OAS stand ignores economics, says advisor
CARP appears to be getting little industry support in its resistance to the federal government’s raising OAS eligibility from age 65 to age 67.
- By: Vikram Barhat
- May 28, 2012 September 13, 2019
- 11:27
Preparing for Ontario’s grow-in rules
One of the more significant changes contained in the reform of Ontario’s pension system is the elimination, effective July 1, 2012, of partial windups. This…
- May 24, 2012 September 13, 2019
- 12:20
Filling the PRPP holes
The pooled registered pension plan (PRPP) announced by the federal government last year is the first step in the reforms needed to extend pension coverage…
- By: Tyler Meredith
- May 23, 2012 September 13, 2019
- 08:07
IAS 19’s impact remains uncertain
The European Commission is on the cusp of endorsing the revised International Accounting Standard (IAS 19) for use by Europe-listed companies, but the effects on…
- By: Staff
- May 22, 2012 September 13, 2019
- 10:31
New OAS eligibility is plenty to CARP about
The Canadian Association of Retired Persons (CARP) is leading the pushback efforts against the federal government’s decision to raise the OAS eligibility age from 65…
- By: Vikram Barhat
- May 8, 2012 September 13, 2019
- 09:29
A review of B.C.’s new pension legislation
On April 30, 2012, the B.C. government introduced Bill 38, the Pension Benefits Standards Act (PBSA). The bill is the long-awaited result (for B.C.) of…
- By: Scott Sweatman
- May 7, 2012 September 13, 2019
- 13:19
Quebec court says Indalex does not apply
Quebec’s Superior Court has stated that Ontario’s recent Indalex ruling does not apply in Quebec. The Re Indalex Limited case found that, in some cases,…
- By: Staff
- May 4, 2012 September 13, 2019
- 10:54
Global shifts in pension legislation
Countries around the globe have been making changes to their pension legislation in recent months, as they attempt to balance aging populations, increasing longevity and…
- By: Tammy Burns
- May 2, 2012 September 13, 2019
- 12:50
Ontario seeks stakeholder input on draft pension regulations
On April 30, the Ontario government released a draft regulation to amend Ontario Regulation 909—the Pension Benefits Act (PBA) General Regulation—and a consultation document seeking…
- By: James Pierlot
- May 2, 2012 September 13, 2019
- 09:33
Ontario releases draft pension regulations
The Ontario government has released a draft regulation to the Pension Benefits Act—amending Regulation 909 (General)—for comment by June 1, 2012.
- By: Staff
- May 1, 2012 September 13, 2019
- 12:00
New B.C. pension legislation introduced
British Columbia has introduced legislation that it says will enable employers to offer a wider choice of pension plan options.
- By: Staff
- May 1, 2012 September 13, 2019
- 09:04
The precarious balance of fiduciary duty
One of the touted benefits of pooled registered pension plans (PRPPs) is that they involve an off-loading of fiduciary duty. The employer just has to…
- By: Robin Pond
- April 27, 2012 September 13, 2019
- 10:58
New rules for Canadian dark pool trading
Canadian regulators are seeking to protect institutional investors from unfair pricing by implementing new restrictions around so-called dark pools. Dark pools can limit the impact…
- By: Staff
- April 24, 2012 September 13, 2019
- 09:50
Industry leaders call for action on PRPPs
The Ontario government’s reluctance to move ahead with implementing PRPPs in the province has raised the ire of several prominent industry leaders.
- By: Neil Faba
- April 20, 2012 September 13, 2019
- 10:47
Are PRPPs enough?
Is Canada finally facing the reality that meaningful pension reform can no longer be delayed?
- By: Yves Faguy
- April 20, 2012 September 13, 2019
- 10:26
OAS at 67 a “timid” solution: MEI
The federal government’s recent decision to raise the eligibility age for old age security (OAS) from 65 to 67 is an absolute must, but it’s…
- By: Staff
- April 17, 2012 September 13, 2019
- 09:29
Wildrose platform eyes Alberta Pension Plan
Alberta’s conservative Wildrose party has suggested that the province withdraw from the Canada Pension Plan (CPP) and create its own Alberta Pension Plan, reports the…
- By: Staff
- April 16, 2012 September 13, 2019
- 10:24