Trying to solve Canada’s pension problem
Everyone has an opinion about how to solve Canada’s pension dilemma—the latest duo share their thoughts.
- By: Brooke Smith
- January 24, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 11:02
Top Stories in Pensions
Michigan offers to help Detroit pensions
Michigan's governor is working with the state legislature to allocate up to US$350 million ($388.4 million) over the next 20 years to assist in saving…
- By: Staff
- January 23, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 16:42
Pension plans had strong 2013
Canadian pension plans posted solid gains in 2013 as global equity markets continued to surge during the fourth quarter.
- By: Staff
- January 22, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 16:40
Air Canada eliminates pension deficit
Air Canada estimates that its $3.7 billion pension deficit has been eliminated within the past year and will have a small surplus, partly due to…
- By: Staff
- January 22, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 16:38
Paul Martin to advise Ontario on provincial pension plan
Paul Martin has agreed to serve as a special advisor to Ontario's minister of finance and work with the government on creating a provincial pension…
- By: Staff
- January 22, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 16:36
Resolutions for DC sponsors in 2014
Various recent surveys of DC plan members reveal that they feel confused and ill-prepared when it comes to retirement income. They usually don’t have a…
- By: Staff
- January 20, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 15:16
2014 CAP Suppliers Report: Sea change
In a shifting CAP landscape, what’s the impact of industry consolidation on plan sponsors?
- By: Tony Palermo
- January 20, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 07:00
Workers can text to save for retirement
Principal Financial Group has introduced a new quick enrollment method that lets American employees to sign up to save for retirement in their DC plan…
- January 16, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 16:58
Plan sponsors look to improve portfolio efficiency
An increasing correlation between different equity markets, coupled with the forecast for lower returns, have DB pension plan sponsors seeking other ways to diversify their…
- By: Staff
- January 16, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 16:48
Alberta public pensions in good shape: Study
A new study prepared by an independent, professional actuary shows that Alberta's largest public sector pension plans are healthy and well on the way to…
- By: Staff
- January 16, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 11:10
Pension column: Building blocks
Since 2006, changes in markets and interest rates have led to a drop in the average capital accumulation plan (CAP) member’s replacement income ratio—to 62%,…
- By: Janice Holman
- January 16, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 07:00
DC plan members becoming more conservative
Despite a bullish outlook on the market, American DC plan participants are becoming increasingly conservative, with a preference for fixed income without a solid understanding…
- By: Staff
- January 15, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 16:51
SRPPs: A new model for pensions
Pension reform in New Brunswick can be traced to two highly publicized pension plan failures, which reduced incomes substantially below the level promised by the…
- By: Mel Bartlett and Conrad Ferguson
- January 15, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 10:07
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
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…
- By: Julius Melnitzer
- April 24, 2024 April 23, 2024
- 09:00
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…
- 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