Coverage of the 2020 DC Plan Summit
During an educational two days in Montreal, the 2020 DC Plan Summit, on Feb. 5-7, featured a range of sessions diving into today’s top issues…
- By: Benefits Canada
- April 17, 2020 May 6, 2022
- 08:52
Top Stories in Pensions
How PCL Construction balances its DC pension and employee share plan
At PCL Construction, employee ownership is built into the company culture and is a big part of total compensation. However, it’s created some apathy when…
- By: Jennifer Paterson
- April 17, 2020 November 30, 2020
- 08:47
Taking a broader view of pension sustainability
While the pension industry has historically thought about the sustainability of pension plans themselves, it’s now time to think about sustainability more broadly, said Kate…
- By: Yaelle Gang
- April 17, 2020 November 30, 2020
- 08:45
Modern view of retirement readiness includes non-retirement goals
As the world changes, so do the workforce and workplaces of today, demanding a new approach to how the industry is helping defined contribution plan…
- By: Jennifer Paterson
- April 17, 2020 November 30, 2020
- 08:44
Using automatic tools to engage employees in retirement saving
When Gracie Inacay, former executive director and head of HR at Harris Associates, joined the firm, she took a good, long look at its defined…
- By: Jennifer Paterson
- April 17, 2020 November 30, 2020
- 08:41
Connecting short- and long-term financial goals
People across Canada are stressed out about money. In fact, 41 per cent of Canadians say money is their No. 1 source of stress, according…
- By: Yaelle Gang
- April 17, 2020 November 30, 2020
- 08:40
An overview of new DC plan decumulation options
From plan members to plan sponsors to providers, everyone in the industry is talking about decumulation. Even governments are getting in on the action. But…
- By: Simeon Goldstein
- April 17, 2020 November 30, 2020
- 08:39
Using creativity to engage employees with pensions
When is the best time to tell your employees about how good your pension plan is? “Before someone else tells them about theirs,” said Keith…
- By: Jennifer Paterson
- April 17, 2020 November 30, 2020
- 08:38
Wrap-up: DC plan sponsor challenges and opportunities
Wrapping up the 2020 DC Plan Summit with his customary flair, Zaheed Jiwani, principal and leader of the DC consulting group at Eckler Ltd., highlighted…
- By: Jennifer Paterson
- April 17, 2020 November 30, 2020
- 08:37
How to ease pension plan member anxiety when they can’t access funds
Anxiety is running high for many Canadians who are feeling the immediate financial impact of the coronavirus pandemic due to job losses, reduced work hours…
- By: Yaelle Gang, the Canadian Investment Review
- April 16, 2020 November 30, 2020
- 09:00
Feds urged to allow tax-deferred RRSP withdrawals during coronavirus
A new report by the C.D. Howe Institute is urging the federal government to suspend taxes on registered retirement savings plan withdrawals during the coronavirus pandemic. The report…
- By: Staff
- April 14, 2020 November 30, 2020
- 15:45
Winnipeg Police Association wins pension grievance against City
An arbitrator has ruled in favour of the Winnipeg Police Association in its dispute with the City of Winnipeg over the police pension plan. The association…
- By: Kelsey Rolfe
- April 6, 2020 November 30, 2020
- 09:30
Sounding Board: Communicating pension programs during a crisis
In the midst of an unusual or unsettling situation, such as the coronavirus pandemic, pension plan sponsors should remember that both defined benefit and capital…
- April 1, 2020 November 30, 2020
- 09:00
ACPM asking feds for greater retirement savings pooling and portability
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…
- By: Staff
- May 15, 2026 May 13, 2026
- 09:00
Combining innovations in DC plan design can dramatically improve retirement readiness: report
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…
- By: Benefits Canada
- May 12, 2026 May 12, 2026
- 15:00
Top 5 HR, benefits, pension and investment stories of the week
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…
- By: Benefits Canada
- May 8, 2026 May 7, 2026
- 09:00
Top 5 HR, benefits, pension and investment stories of the week
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…
- By: Staff
- May 22, 2026 May 21, 2026
- 09:00
Court decision in surplus pension case has no precedent for plan sponsors
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…
- By: Julius Melnitzer
- May 19, 2026 May 13, 2026
- 09:00
Permanent EOT legislation providing incentive for employers, supporting wealth distribution: expert
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…
- By: Sadie Janes
- May 15, 2026 May 14, 2026
- 09:00
OPB communicating long-term strategic direction through interactive online page
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…
- By: Blake Wolfe
- May 5, 2026 May 5, 2026
- 09:00
Editorial: To save for the short term or long term, that is the question
In times of increased economic uncertainty, the number of tough financial choices facing the average person seems to rise exponentially. Clashing priorities battle it out:…
- By: Jennifer Paterson
- May 1, 2026 April 30, 2026
- 09:00
PepsiCo Canada enhances financial wellness strategy with personalized platform
PepsiCo Canada may be known for quenching thirst and satisfying snack cravings, but the organization’s leadership recently identified another kind of demand: clearer, more personalized…
- By: Sonya Singh
- May 1, 2026 April 30, 2026
- 08:58
Amazon Canada’s new estate planning benefit key to financial wellness win
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…
- By: Bryan McGovern
- October 28, 2024 November 6, 2024
- 09:00
Admiral Insurance’s benefits program awarded for balancing innovation, sustainability
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…
- By: Lauren Bailey
- October 25, 2024 November 6, 2024
- 09:00
How Ontario pay transparency legislation will impact employers
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…
- By: Sadie Janes
- December 4, 2023 December 1, 2023
- 09:00