The Canadian pension risk transfer market reached roughly $6.8 billion in 2025, down from a record $11 billion in 2024, according to a new report…
An article on Derek Dobson’s departure from the Colleges of Applied Arts and Technology’s pension plan was the most-read article on BenefitsCanada.com this past week.…
Indigenous women in Canada continue to face structural barriers to workplace retirement plans and benefits programs, driven by employment instability, eligibility rules and traditional benefits…
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…
Ontario’s defined benefit pension plans reached a median pension solvency ratio of 124 per cent for the fourth quarter of 2025, according to a new…
Young Canadians are redefining how they think about retirement, with many expecting to work longer and prioritizing flexibility and work-life balance in their careers, according…
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…
Employers can improve women’s financial security by recognizing gender differences and improving pension contribution and benefits structures, says Kadie Philp, commissioner and chief administrative officer…
An article on how legislative changes in Alberta are impacting employer-sponsored benefits plans was the most-read article on BenefitsCanada.com this past week. Here are the…
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…
Employers can reinforce the value of their workplace retirement plans by communicating to plan members about the importance of having money later versus money now,…
The funded status of the 100 largest U.S. defined benefit pension plans is projected to have reached 84.7 per cent as of Nov. 30, 2025,…
While the Canadian pension de-risking market decreased in 2025, many plan sponsors that opted to not shed liabilities last year have simply delayed these plans…
An article on an Ontario judges’ association’s lawsuit against their pension plan sponsor was the most-read article on BenefitsCanada.com this past week. Here are the…
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…
More than half (56 per cent) of plan members say email is the most effective way to communicate with them about their savings plans, according…
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…
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…
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…
The Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Ontario is marking its fourth annual Pension Awareness Day today by encouraging employees to understand their employer-sponsored retirement plan…
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…
With the new year may come new resolutions — or at least topics to keep in mind — for capital accumulation plan sponsors. Ongoing compliance…
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…