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How does Canada’s public pension system measure up globally?

How does Canada’s public pension system measure up globally?

With the Canada Pension Plan on many people’s minds, how does Canada’s public pension system compare to those of other countries? In light of the debate…

Actuary association suggests ‘modest’ benefit increase in CPP reform

Actuary association suggests ‘modest’ benefit increase in CPP reform

The Canadian Institute of Actuaries has published a public position on the potential expansion of the Canada and Quebec Pension Plans, including a modest benefit increase, equal employer…

  • By: Staff
  • June 9, 2016 September 13, 2019
  • 14:17
CPPIB and Teachers’ invest in Mexican toll road

CPPIB and Teachers’ invest in Mexican toll road

Two of Canada’s largest pension funds — the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board and the Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan — are partnering with an infrastructure…

  • By: Staff
  • June 9, 2016 September 13, 2019
  • 10:15
What are Canada’s best places to retire?

What are Canada’s best places to retire?

Which cities in Canada are the best places to retire? Benefits Canada‘s sister publication MoneySense has published its annual ranking of Canada’s Best Places to…

  • By: Staff
  • June 9, 2016 September 13, 2019
  • 09:19
Making the most of annual pension statements to boost member engagement

Making the most of annual pension statements to boost member engagement

Time and time again, research reveals that defined benefit and target benefit plan members rank their annual pension statement as the single most important piece of…

Ontario plans tout ESG progress at responsible investment conference

Ontario plans tout ESG progress at responsible investment conference

While discussions continue over new requirements around environmental, social and governance factors in Ontario, OPTrust has had provisions in place since 2007, says an official at the…

Sounding Board: Canada leads in pension systems for public sector workers

Sounding Board: Canada leads in pension systems for public sector workers

What does Canada do better than any other country? Play hockey? Let’s not go there. Run an effective, efficient and sustainable retirement income system for the…

Five provinces enter into multi-jurisdictional pension agreement

Five provinces enter into multi-jurisdictional pension agreement

British Columbia, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Quebec and Saskatchewan have entered into a new multi-jurisdictional pension plan agreement. More than 1,100 plans will fall under the…

  • By: Staff
  • June 6, 2016 September 13, 2019
  • 10:14
Stable growth in equities pushes defined benefit pension solvency up: survey

Stable growth in equities pushes defined benefit pension solvency up: survey

The median solvency ratio of Canadian defined benefit pension plans increased in May as stable growth in equities offset the impact of declining bond yields,…

  • By: Staff
  • June 6, 2016 September 13, 2019
  • 09:14
Proteus launches educational video series on pensions

Proteus launches educational video series on pensions

Consultancy Proteus has launched a series of educational videos to help employers with the top issues and challenges facing their retirement plans. The first video, which…

  • By: Staff
  • June 6, 2016 September 13, 2019
  • 08:15
Federal government launches consultation on scrapping 30% investment rule

Federal government launches consultation on scrapping 30% investment rule

As previously announced in March’s federal budget, the Liberal government has launched a consultation on whether it should keep, relax or scrap the “30-per-cent rule,” which currently…

65% of global employees support pension auto-enrolment: survey

Nearly two-thirds (65 percent) of global employees support auto-enrolment in workplace pension plans, according to a new report from the Aegon Centre for Longevity and Retirement…

  • By: Staff
  • June 3, 2016 December 7, 2021
  • 09:35
OMERS Ventures partners with Media Lab for virtual reality study

OMERS Ventures partners with Media Lab for virtual reality study

The venture capital investment arm of the Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement Plan is partnering with the Canadian Film Centre’s Media Lab for a study on virtual…

  • By: Staff
  • June 3, 2016 September 13, 2019
  • 09:18

Chipotle expanding benefits offering to focus on career development, student debt

In anticipation of 25 per cent to 35 per cent growth in Canada by the end of 2024, restaurant chain Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. is making…

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

A story on how Organon Canada is supporting women employees at every stage of their career was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com. Here are the top…

  • By: Staff
  • April 19, 2024 April 18, 2024
  • 09:00

Feds seeking to boost domestic investments by Canadian institutional investors: budget

In its 2024 budget on Tuesday, the federal government announced a new working group dedicated to encouraging increased domestic investments by Canadian institutional investors. Former…

  • By: Staff
  • April 17, 2024 April 16, 2024
  • 09:00

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

An article on how employers are enhancing their benefits packages to boost talent attraction and retention was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com this past week.…

  • By: Staff
  • April 26, 2024 April 25, 2024
  • 09:00

Ontario court sides with IBM in pension benefits rectification case

An Ontario Superior Court ruling that allowed IBM Canada Ltd. to retrospectively rectify drafting errors that created unintended additional pension benefits for employees on disability…

FSRA focusing on target-benefit framework for MEPPs, sustainability of PBGF in 2024-25 annual plan

In its 2024-25 annual plan, the Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Ontario is focusing on assessing and mitigating systemic and high-priority risks in the province’s…

  • By: Staff
  • April 17, 2024 April 16, 2024
  • 09:00

Just a third of U.K pension plan members feel they’ve saved enough to retire: survey

Only a third (31 per cent) of U.K. pension plan members say they have sufficient retirement savings, down slightly from 32 per cent in 2022,…

  • By: Staff
  • April 26, 2024 April 25, 2024
  • 09:00

Clear, flexible regulations needed for target-benefit plans: report

Clear and flexible regulations that reflect the nature and diversity of target-benefit plans would allow these plans to thrive, according to a new report from…

  • By: Staff
  • March 19, 2024 March 18, 2024
  • 09:00

OPB working with employers to receive salary information of employees impacted by Bill 124

The Ontario Pension Board is working closely with employers to receive updated salary information from public sector workers that may have been impacted by the…

  • By: Staff
  • March 12, 2024 March 13, 2024
  • 15:00

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…

Desjardins using budget workshops, interactive game to support employee financial wellness

Desjardins Insurance is marking Financial Literacy Month with a series of budgeting workshops for employees and an interactive game to help improve financial literacy. The…

  • By: Sadie Janes
  • November 24, 2023 November 23, 2023
  • 09:00

2023 Healthy Outcomes Conference: A closer look at the mental, physical, financial risk factors facing plan members

Many plan members are experiencing risk factors related to poor mental, physical and financial well-being, but often don’t know they can turn to their benefits…