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ORPP bill moves ahead

ORPP bill moves ahead

Bill 56, An Act to require the establishment of the Ontario Retirement Pension Plan, has moved one step closer to becoming law.

Global pension scene continues to change

Global pension scene continues to change

The global DC landscape is characterized by an expected increase in employer contributions and a growing use of target-date funds (TDFs), while DB plans around…

  • By: Staff
  • April 9, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 11:17
Why pension funds should invest in oil companies

Why pension funds should invest in oil companies

Why pension funds should invest in oil companies

  • By: Teresa Lee
  • April 6, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 07:00

Faith and fixed income in defined benefit pension investment

Canadian pension funds invest in emerging market debt. So why aren’t Islamic bonds, or sukuk, on the table?

DC Plan Summit 2015: Delving into the decumulation dilemma

DC Plan Summit 2015: Delving into the decumulation dilemma

How to handle the payout phase is one of the most important issues facing DC plan sponsors today. Benefits Canada’s 2015 DC Plan Summit delved…

The case for CAPs

Capital accumulation plans (CAPs) already help 2.4 million Ontario workers save for a good retirement and can largely solve the under-saving gap. The proposed Ontario…

Does anyone like the proposed ORPP?

Does anyone like the proposed ORPP?

Both labour and businesses say there are flaws with the Ontario Retirement Pension Plan in its current form.

Public servants receive pension overpayments

Public servants receive pension overpayments

The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador made pension overpayments to more than 400 public servants.

  • By: Staff
  • April 2, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 11:55
Pension plans’ funded status dips

Pension plans’ funded status dips

The solvency position of Canadian pension plans dipped slightly in the first quarter of 2015.

  • By: Staff
  • April 2, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 11:17
Pension plan solvency falls to lowest level since 2013

Pension plan solvency falls to lowest level since 2013

The health of Canadian DB pension plans has continued to decline in 2015, according to Aon Hewitt.

  • By: Staff
  • April 1, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 10:18
Who should be exempt from the ORPP?

Who should be exempt from the ORPP?

A number of organizations say some employers and employees shouldn’t have to contribute to the Ontario Retirement Pension Plan (ORPP).

Does anyone need a PRPP?

Does anyone need a PRPP?

Both small business and insurance industry leaders exhorted the Pooled Registered Pension Plan (PRPP) as a preferable option over the ORPP. But PRPPs may be…

  • By: Greg Hurst
  • March 27, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 07:43
Why you need a benefits communication policy

Why you need a benefits communication policy

If you’re a pension or benefits plan sponsor, you need a documented communication policy. Why? Not because it’s a legal requirement. And not just to…

52% of U.S. private sector workers with employer-sponsored retirement plans say they contribute: survey

While more than two-thirds (69 per cent) of private sector workers in the U.S. have access to an employer-sponsored retirement savings plan, just half (52…

  • By: Staff
  • April 29, 2024 April 29, 2024
  • 15:00

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

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

A story on how private payers are implementing preferred pharmacy networks to reduce benefits plan costs was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com this week. Here…

  • By: Staff
  • May 3, 2024 May 2, 2024
  • 09:00

Public meeting in Edmonton attracts hundreds amid talk of province’s CPP withdrawal

Hundreds of Albertans turned out for a meeting in Edmonton last week to hear officials from the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board discuss the state…

  • By: Staff
  • April 30, 2024 April 29, 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

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

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…

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

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…