The annual contribution room for tax-free savings accounts (TFSAs) recently went up to $10,000, which means Canadians can now use them to build real wealth,…
Aegon, through an affiliate of its Transamerica unit, has reached an agreement to acquire Mercer's American DC administration book of business for an undisclosed amount.
Many commentators assert that people are saving less for retirement as a result of the shift from DB to DC plans.
Employment and Social Development Canada has announced the quarterly benefit amounts for Old Age Security (OAS) for October to December 2015.
The Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) and a coalition of major Ontario employers are calling on the provincial government to outline to the employer community…
The United Steelworkers is seeking a court order to stop U.S. Steel's reallocation of Canadian production to the United States and is condemning a threat…
U.S. Steel Canada says it will be filing a motion with the Ontario Superior Court of Justice seeking an order to continue its operations and…
Retirement is on employers’ minds. Employers are revisiting how they view their retirement programs and how they view their role when active employees become retirees,…
The Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) believes CPP enhancement is a better option than a voluntary CPP.
Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau turned his attention to seniors in Toronto this morning, promising to enhance Canada's pension plan and boost incomes for low-income seniors.
In both developed and developing economies, the risk of poverty in old age falls disproportionately on women, the Financial Times reports.
The Investment Funds Institute of Canada (IFIC) isn't in favour of a voluntary CPP.
Climate change is one of the biggest risks faced by Canadian pension plans and plan managers may be forced into taking public stands to fulfil…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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 Insurance is marking Financial Literacy Month with a series of budgeting workshops for employees and an interactive game to help improve financial literacy. The…
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…