Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. is supporting inclusion and family building with a new adoption benefit. The benefit, which will be available as of January, provides…
The Canada-Wide Industrial Pension Plan has surpassed $1 billion in assets. In a press release, the CWIPP attributed its steady growth to increasing membership, ongoing…
Confident and knowledgeable group retirement savings plan members are saving 86 per cent more than those with low confidence and literacy, according to a new…
The federal government is in the process of sending letters with information on its planned early retirement program to almost 70,000 employees as it works…
Alberta is moving to insulate its Crown investment corporation from potential legal liabilities and protect companies in the province from lawsuits accusing them of greenwashing.…
Quebec’s finance minister presented an economic update on Tuesday that offered modest savings to taxpayers, as he painted an optimistic picture of the province’s finances…
The median solvency ratio of Ontario defined benefit pension plans increased to 124 per cent during the third quarter of 2025, an increase of two…
An article on how employers can approach pay-for-performance amid economic volatility was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com this past week. Here are the top five…
Wealthsimple Inc. is marking Financial Literacy Month with a two-part series of information sessions on how women can build financial confidence. The sessions cover estate…
For a typical middle-income Canadian without a workplace pension, the Canada Pension Plan is projected to provide roughly 50 per cent to 70 per cent…
During Financial Literacy Month, Arc’teryx Equipment is hosting a series of information sessions on the company’s savings plans, geared toward the outerwear company’s diverse employee…
Two-thirds (67 per cent) of Canadian employees say help with forecasting retirement income is the No. 1 way that employers can provide financial support to…
While earlier generations of Canadian retirees fared well despite limited financial literacy thanks to simpler pension systems, today’s employees face a more complicated journey through…
For the fourth year in a row, Munich Re Group is hosting a wellness fair to promote and highlight the financial well-being offerings available to…
Allowing increased retirement savings pooling and portability can help improve efficiency, as well as pension plan member retention and continuity, according to a policy recommendation…
The combination of several innovations in defined contribution pension plan design can dramatically improve retirement readiness across income levels, according to a new report by…
An article on a recent Ontario Superior Court decision related to surplus pension assets was the most-read article on BenefitsCanada.com this past week. Here are…
A recent Ontario Superior Court decision related to surplus pension assets was a rubber stamp of the monitor’s recommendations, rather than a decision with precedential…
The federal government’s recent announcement that it will make the employee ownership trust tax exemption permanent is a major incentive for employers to transition their…
Workplace benefits plans can play a crucial role in improving women’s health outcomes, but many haven’t yet evolved to recognize the unique health needs and…
An article on British Columbia’s updated pension standards, including the introduction of auto-escalation for defined contribution pension plans, was the most-read article on BenefitsCanada.com this past…
The Ontario Pension Board is communicating its long-term strategic plan to members through a new interactive online page. The platform, dubbed ‘On the Horizon’, is…
Amazon Canada’s commitment to unique financial wellness offerings led to a win at Benefits Canada‘s 2024 Workplace Benefits Awards on Oct. 18. The technology company was…
Admiral Insurance’s award-winning benefits program is demonstrating how employers can use versatility to strike a fine balance between finding innovative solutions and maintaining plan sustainability. The…
As Ontario prepares to introduce pay transparency legislation, it’s important for employers to consider how much information they want to share in job postings, says…