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Eckler launches Club Vita Canada

Eckler launches Club Vita Canada

Eckler Ltd. has launched Club Vita Canada Inc. to build on the work already being done by the Canadian Institute of Actuaries to advance the…

  • By: Staff
  • October 6, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 12:16
Do new RRIF rules have GMWB implications?

Do new RRIF rules have GMWB implications?

Many cheered when the federal government lowered the minimum RRIF withdrawals in the 2015 budget, reports Advisor.ca.

  • By: Staff
  • October 5, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 12:47
There’s more to New Brunswick’s shared-risk plan story

There’s more to New Brunswick’s shared-risk plan story

The relatively new New Brunswick shared-risk plan (SRP) model has received a lot of attention and positive publicity over the past year, not only in…

Employees prefer benefits to higher salaries

Employees prefer benefits to higher salaries

The majority of American employees (79%) would prefer new or additional benefits or perks to a pay increase, according to the the Glassdoor Q3 2015…

  • October 2, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 11:07
J.C. Penney to reduce pension obligation

J.C. Penney to reduce pension obligation

J. C. Penney says it will reduce its US$5 billion pension benefit obligation by up to 35% without requiring any cash contributions from the company.

  • By: Staff
  • October 2, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 10:54
QPP offers lessons for ORPP: Report

QPP offers lessons for ORPP: Report

The underfunding the QPP saw during its early years offers lessons for the upcoming Ontario Retirement Pension Plan (ORPP)—as well as for a potentially expanded…

  • By: Staff
  • October 1, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 10:42

DC lessons from across the globe

Despite a maturing of DC plans in Canada, the Towers Watson 2015 Global Pension Assets Study shows they still only account for about 4% of…

Are employers turning their backs on the ORPP?

Are employers turning their backs on the ORPP?

The Government of Ontario did something right when it decided to exempt certain DC plans from the Ontario Retirement Pension Plan (ORPP). Benefits Canada surveyed…

Why video is today’s hottest communication tool

Why video is today’s hottest communication tool

Let’s face it: no one really wants to spend precious time reading about their pension and benefit plans. Pensions and benefits are boring, and sometimes…

B.C. introduces new pension standards

B.C. introduces new pension standards

The British Columbia government is announcing new standards for workplace pension plans, creating options that could be activated even before an employee retires.

NYC mayor urges pension funds to sell coal stocks

NYC mayor urges pension funds to sell coal stocks

New York City mayor Bill de Blasio is proposing that the city's pension funds divest from coal.

  • By: Staff
  • September 29, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 14:14
Tough summer for Canadian pension plans

Tough summer for Canadian pension plans

The health of Canadian pension plans declined sharply in the third quarter due to market volatility and declining bond yields, reports from Aon and Mercer…

  • By: Staff
  • September 28, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 12:29
Responsible investment options could improve participation, contribution rates

Responsible investment options could improve participation, contribution rates

Plan participants in the United States believe their retirement plans should offer responsible investment options and having these options would favourably affect their attitudes toward…

  • By: Staff
  • September 28, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 11:10

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…