Quebec municipal workers protest pension reforms
Municipal workers across Quebec took part in a one-day strike to protest the provincial government's pension reforms.
- By: Staff
- November 27, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 09:28
Top Stories in Pensions
What does liquidity risk mean for pension funds?
Liquidity risk is one of the major risks faced by financial entities (such as banks, insurance companies and pension funds) and one of the primary…
- By: Jonathan Jacob
- November 27, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 09:15
Regina city council OKs pension deal
Regina's city council voted unanimously in favour of a proposal to eliminate the Civic Pension Plan's deficit on Monday.
- By: Staff
- November 25, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 11:30
Regina pension negotiations successful
The City of Regina and the Pension & Benefits Committee, which represents 21 employee groups, say a negotiated agreement has been reached on the sustainability…
- By: Staff
- November 24, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 10:47
Women’s retirement readiness threatened
While women globally have positive expectations about their future retirement, there are also dark storm clouds threatening their retirement readiness.
- By: Staff
- November 24, 2014 March 10, 2021
- 08:54
5 pension trends to watch
Major trends are reshaping Canada’s pension industry—from greater employer interest in sharing or off-loading pension risk to increased on de-risking.
- By: Yaldaz Sadakova
- November 21, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 11:49
Small pension plans use outdated investing methods: Report
Many smaller Canadian pension plans are mired in outdated investing methods and susceptible to the impact of old-fashioned emotions on their desire to design a…
- By: Staff
- November 20, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 11:00
Companies worry about employees’ retirement readiness
The majority of large and mid-size U.S. employers that sponsor DC plans say retirement readiness has become a major issue for their employees.
- By: Staff
- November 20, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 09:52
Pension column: Greater simplicity for DC plans
Encouraging plan members to set aside money for their future—and to invest those savings in a thoughtful way to grow them over time—is the great…
- By: Nadia Darwish
- November 20, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 07:00
Responsible investment and fiduciary duty
Save your money, save the world? Pension funds, we are told, can be a force for social good, from promoting sustainable environmental practices, to punishing…
- By: Mark Firman
- November 19, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 12:02
Younger workers turn down free retirement money
While participation in employer-provided 401(k) plans is strong among younger American workers, many workers in their 20s and 30s are not saving enough to take…
- By: Staff
- November 18, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 09:57
Why don’t more small businesses have a group retirement plan?
Most business owners and HR champions of independent Canadian businesses know the benefits of offering a group retirement plan to their employees. Many studies have…
- November 17, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 11:27
Quebec MNAs vote to increase pension contributions
Members of the National Assembly (MNAs) in Quebec will soon have to contribute more to their pensions.
- By: Staff
- November 14, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 10:14
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…
- By: Sadie Janes
- April 26, 2024 April 26, 2024
- 09:00
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
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
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…
- By: Julius Melnitzer
- April 24, 2024 April 23, 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…
- By: Sadie Janes
- December 4, 2023 December 1, 2023
- 09:00
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…
- By: Kelsey Rolfe
- November 20, 2023 November 15, 2023
- 07:58