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Gen Z, Alpha open to receiving cryptocurrency pension payouts: survey

A fifth (20 per cent) of individuals from generation Z and generation Alpha are open to receiving pension payouts in cryptocurrency, according to a new…

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46% of Canadian employees prioritizing spending over retirement savings: survey

Nearly half (46 per cent) of Canadian employees say they prioritize spending on their current lifestyle in place of saving for retirement, mainly due to…

  • By: Staff
  • February 4, 2025 February 3, 2025
  • 09:00

FSRA appointing Dexter John as CEO

The Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Ontario is appointing Dexter John as chief executive officer, effective March 1. John is currently the president and CEO…

  • By: Staff
  • January 31, 2025 January 30, 2025
  • 15:00

Ivaco Rolling Mills, USW agreement includes pension, benefits gains

The union representing roughly 435 employees at Ivaco Rolling Mills in eastern Ontario has ratified two five-year collective agreements that include pension and benefits gains.…

  • By: Staff
  • January 31, 2025 January 30, 2025
  • 09:00

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

An article on the Benefits Alliance’s 2025 priorities was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com this past week. Here are the top five human resources, benefits,…

  • By: Staff
  • January 31, 2025 January 30, 2025
  • 09:00

2024 DB Investment Forum: A look behind the scenes at the Medicus Pension Plan

The limited availability of retirement income solutions is giving physicians in Canada a compelling reason to join a new multi-employer pension plan, said Simone Reitzes,…

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AIMCo cuts 19 employees, including DEI program lead

The Alberta Investment Management Corp. has laid off 19 employees and cut their positions, including the role of running its diversity, equity and inclusion program.…

Return disclosure adds complexity, cost to proposed Ontario variable life benefits: ACPM

In response to proposed legislation that would introduce the option of variable life benefits in Ontario, the Association of Canadian Pension Management is recommending against…

  • By: Staff
  • January 29, 2025 January 29, 2025
  • 09:00

Unified ‘going-concern plus’ regime, reinstating real return bonds among PIAC’s 2025 priorities

Implementation of harmonized minimum funding regulations for federally regulated defined benefit pension plans tops the Pension Investment Association of Canada’s list of advocacy priorities in…

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Wilfrid Laurier Pension Plan members consent to join UPP

Members of the Wilfrid Laurier University Pension Plan have consented to join the University Pension Plan. With member consent secured, Wilfrid Laurier will submit a…

  • By: Staff
  • January 28, 2025 January 28, 2025
  • 09:00

2024 Future of Work Summit: Employers using workplace flexibility, benefits offerings to attract, retain talent

Two-thirds (67 per cent) of employers say there’s currently a shortage of skilled workers in their industry and 58 per cent anticipate a skilled labour…

  • By: Blake Wolfe
  • January 27, 2025 January 28, 2025
  • 07:55

Six in 10 Canadian employees planning to change jobs this year: survey

Six in 10 Canadian (57 per cent) employees say they’re either in the process of moving employers or may seek new employment in the next…

  • By: Staff
  • January 21, 2025 January 21, 2025
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How crypto-friendly Trump administration could impact institutional investors

The cryptocurrency-friendly administration of President-elect Donald Trump and an expanding lobbying effort in statehouses could push states to become more open to crypto and lead…

U.S. executive order aims to help more people get retirement savings plans

U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Thursday calling for a new government website where people in the U.S. can find and compare private-sector retirement savings accounts.…

CAPSA’s strategic plan focusing on regulatory harmonization, pension awareness

The Canadian Association of Pension Supervisory Authorities’ 2026–2029 strategic plan is focusing on regulatory harmonization, pension supervision and stakeholder engagement. The strategic plan comes as…

Editorial: To save for the short term or long term, that is the question

In times of increased economic uncertainty, the number of tough financial choices facing the average person seems to rise exponentially. Clashing priorities battle it out:…

2026 Employee Savings Survey: A demographic deep dive into the state of workplace savings

In its sophomore year under its new branding, the Employee Savings Survey (previously known as the CAP Member Survey) reflects the changing landscape of workplace…

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

An article on Ottawa Community Housing Corp.’s benefits communication strategy was the most-read article on BenefitsCanada.com this past week. Here are the top five human…

  • By: Staff
  • April 24, 2026 April 23, 2026
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Federal pension reforms allowing frontline workers to retire after 25 years without penalty

With Bill C-15 receiving royal assent, the federal government is moving forward with pension reforms that allow thousands of frontline workers to retire after 25…

  • By: Staff
  • April 22, 2026 April 20, 2026
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PepsiCo Canada enhances financial wellness strategy with personalized platform

PepsiCo Canada may be known for quenching thirst and satisfying snack cravings, but the organization’s leadership recently identified another kind of demand: clearer, more personalized…

How can savings plan sponsors use data to better engage, communicate with members?

As millennials become a dominant demographic in Canadian workplaces, employers are rethinking how they communicate their savings plans. Indeed, that shift is reshaping how EllisDon…

Coverage of the 2026 Women’s Health & Wealth Summit

As all aspects of employee well-being increasingly overlap, it’s never been more critical to look at the intersection between health and wealth, especially for a…

Amazon Canada’s new estate planning benefit key to financial wellness win

Amazon Canada’s commitment to unique financial wellness offerings led to a win at Benefits Canada‘s 2024 Workplace Benefits Awards on Oct. 18. The technology company was…

Admiral Insurance’s benefits program awarded for balancing innovation, sustainability

Admiral Insurance’s award-winning benefits program is demonstrating how employers can use versatility to strike a fine balance between finding innovative solutions and maintaining plan sustainability. The…

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
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