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Pension dashboard could support Canadians’ retirement readiness: report

A pension dashboard that consolidates all of an individual’s pension and retirement information using pre-populated data would make it significantly easier for Canadians to access…

  • By: Staff
  • July 14, 2025 July 14, 2025
  • 09:00

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

An article on the impact of rising benefits costs was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com this past week. Here are the top five human resources,…

  • By: Staff
  • July 11, 2025 July 10, 2025
  • 09:00

25% of divorced, widowed women have less than one month of retirement savings: survey

Nearly one in four divorced, separated or widowed U.S. women have less than one month’s worth of retirement savings, compared to fewer than one in…

  • By: Staff
  • July 10, 2025 July 10, 2025
  • 15:00
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Canadian CAP members increasingly investing in TDFs: report

Canadian capital accumulation plan members are increasingly allocating their investments to target-date funds, according to a new report by Sun Life Financial Inc. The report…

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  • July 10, 2025 July 9, 2025
  • 09:00
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Alberta’s LAPP allowing DB plan sponsors to join by transferring assets, liabilities

Alberta’s Local Authorities Pension Plan is now allowing defined benefit pension plan sponsors to join by transferring their existing assets and liabilities into the LAPP.…

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44% of Black Americans retiring earlier than planned due to health issues, disabilities: survey

More than two-fifths (44 per cent) of U.S. Black retirees said they left the workforce earlier than planned due to a health issue or disability,…

  • By: Staff
  • July 7, 2025 July 7, 2025
  • 15:00

73% of employers say rising benefits costs a top issue in 2025: survey

Roughly three-quarters (73 per cent) of Canadian employers say the rising cost of benefits is the No. 1 issue influencing their benefits strategy this year,…

  • By: Staff
  • July 7, 2025 September 8, 2025
  • 09:00

ACPM urges Manitoba to expand pension unlocking legislation

Manitoba’s Pension Benefits Act could be improved by allowing for more flexibility in transfers of locked-in funds, said the Association of Canadian Pension Management. In…

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  • July 7, 2025 July 4, 2025
  • 09:00
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Top 5 HR, benefits, pension and investment stories of the week

An article on Quebec’s incoming framework for variable payment life annuities was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com this past week. Here are the top five…

  • By: Staff
  • July 4, 2025 July 3, 2025
  • 09:00
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Unifor, DHL Express agreement includes increased employer match in DC pension plan

The union representing 2,100 workers at DHL Express Canada sites across the country has ratified a new four-year agreement that includes pension and benefits gains.…

  • By: Staff
  • July 3, 2025 July 2, 2025
  • 09:00

How Canada is inspiring pension reform in Ukraine

Ukraine is taking inspiration from Canada as it reforms its pension system and moves away from Soviet-era concepts. The topic has been frequently discussed by…

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Report finds pension plan membership increasing across Canada

The number of Canadians who are active members of a registered pension plan is increasing, according to a new report by Statistics Canada. It found…

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  • June 30, 2025 June 30, 2025
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Quebec introducing VPLA regulatory framework

The implementation of variable payment life annuities in Quebec will support employee financial well-being and retirement readiness, while providing a model for other Canadian jurisdictions,…

U.S. executive order aims to help more people get retirement savings plans

U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Thursday calling for a new government website where people in the U.S. can find and compare private-sector retirement savings accounts.…

CAPSA’s strategic plan focusing on regulatory harmonization, pension awareness

The Canadian Association of Pension Supervisory Authorities’ 2026–2029 strategic plan is focusing on regulatory harmonization, pension supervision and stakeholder engagement. The strategic plan comes as…

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:…

2026 Employee Savings Survey: A demographic deep dive into the state of workplace savings

In its sophomore year under its new branding, the Employee Savings Survey (previously known as the CAP Member Survey) reflects the changing landscape of workplace…

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

An article on Ottawa Community Housing Corp.’s benefits communication strategy was the most-read article on BenefitsCanada.com this past week. Here are the top five human…

  • By: Staff
  • April 24, 2026 April 23, 2026
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Federal pension reforms allowing frontline workers to retire after 25 years without penalty

With Bill C-15 receiving royal assent, the federal government is moving forward with pension reforms that allow thousands of frontline workers to retire after 25…

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  • April 22, 2026 April 20, 2026
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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…

How can savings plan sponsors use data to better engage, communicate with members?

As millennials become a dominant demographic in Canadian workplaces, employers are rethinking how they communicate their savings plans. Indeed, that shift is reshaping how EllisDon…

Coverage of the 2026 Women’s Health & Wealth Summit

As all aspects of employee well-being increasingly overlap, it’s never been more critical to look at the intersection between health and wealth, especially for a…

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…

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…

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…

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  • December 4, 2023 December 1, 2023
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