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People Watch: Eckler names new resident scholar

People Watch: Eckler names new resident scholar

Eckler Ltd. has named researcher Bonnie-Jeanne MacDonald as its new resident scholar.  MacDonald, an actuary and researcher at Dalhousie University, drew attention in 2014 when…

  • By: Staff
  • September 5, 2017 September 13, 2019
  • 10:43
Canada edges out Britain to take fifth place on global pension ranking

Canada edges out Britain to take fifth place on global pension ranking

Canada has edged out Britain as the fifth-largest country by share of pension assets, according to a new report from Willis Towers Watson. On Monday,…

  • By: Staff
  • September 5, 2017 September 13, 2019
  • 10:27
Workplace Benefits Awards finalists announced

Workplace Benefits Awards finalists announced

Benefits Canada is pleased to announce the list of finalists for the 2017 Workplace Benefits Awards. The finalists will find out who won at a luncheon on…

  • By: Staff
  • September 5, 2017 September 13, 2019
  • 08:57
A look at one of Canada’s oldest DC pensions through the eyes of a 100-year-old retiree

A look at one of Canada’s oldest DC pensions through the eyes of a 100-year-old retiree

While defined contribution plans were a small piece of the pension market when Benefits Canada first rolled off the presses in 1977, the Co-operative Superannuation…

Top 50 DC Plans Report: What’s the magic number for DC pension contributions?

Top 50 DC Plans Report: What’s the magic number for DC pension contributions?

Back in the 1990s, senior management at the Co-operators Group Ltd. decided to be more generous with its defined contribution pension plan. While most Canadian…

  • By: Sonya Felix
  • September 5, 2017 September 13, 2019
  • 08:55
FOI cases piercing veil of pension plan secrecy

FOI cases piercing veil of pension plan secrecy

Pension plan administrators should get used to dealing with requests for their actuarial documents while lawyers duke it out over just how confidential they are,…

B.C. report still shows ‘some sense of discomfort’ with target-benefit plans: prof

B.C. report still shows ‘some sense of discomfort’ with target-benefit plans: prof

Despite British Columbia’s introduction of provisions for target-benefit pension plans in 2015, a report from the province’s regulator suggests the option has seen a slow uptake. Only…

  • By: Jann Lee
  • September 1, 2017 September 13, 2019
  • 09:18
CAP members encouraged to boost equity allocations to maintain replacement rates

CAP members encouraged to boost equity allocations to maintain replacement rates

The average income replacement ratio of capital accumulation plans in the second quarter of 2017 has remained stagnant since the start of the year, according…

  • By: Staff
  • August 30, 2017 September 13, 2019
  • 13:55
The pros and cons of offering pension portability at retirement

The pros and cons of offering pension portability at retirement

Legislation requires a defined benefit pension plan to provide members leaving active service with the option of transferring out the lump-sum commuted value of their…

  • August 29, 2017 September 13, 2019
  • 09:00
Could Bank of Canada framework help find missing pension members?

Could Bank of Canada framework help find missing pension members?

Plan administrators are eyeing the Bank of Canada’s current system that holds unclaimed bank balances for individuals as a possible solution to dealing with missing…

New DB pension proposals in Quebec, Ontario tackle annuity purchases

New DB pension proposals in Quebec, Ontario tackle annuity purchases

New draft regulations published in Quebec this summer address policies around annuity purchases for defined benefit pension plans for the first time. Industry stakeholders have…

CPP at age 65 is affordable, for now

CPP at age 65 is affordable, for now

Employees’ retirement plans are affected by how long they stay in the workforce. Whether or not they work past 65 often depends on government policy,…

Have your say: Are public pension plans positive for taxpayers?

Have your say: Are public pension plans positive for taxpayers?

Public pension plans have received flak over the years, with critics calling for greater transparency around liabilities and fairness for taxpayers. The Canadian Federation of…

  • By: Staff
  • August 22, 2017 September 13, 2019
  • 09:54

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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:…

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…

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…

  • By: Sadie Janes
  • December 4, 2023 December 1, 2023
  • 09:00