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VPLAs, target-benefit pension legislation among CIA’s 2025 priorities

Variable payment life annuities and the impact of gender identity on actuarial standards are among the issues the Canadian Institute of Actuaries is monitoring in…

Lawsuit alleges feds prevented part-time RCMP officers from buying back into pension plan

The National Police Federation, which represents 20,000 Royal Canadian Mounted Police officers, has launched a class action claiming the federal government has wrongfully prevented part-time…

Effective AI integration requires customization effort from pension plan sponsors: report

User personalization and an ease-of-use approach are key in the adoption of artificial intelligence technology tools by pension plan sponsors, according to a new report…

  • By: Staff
  • January 7, 2025 January 7, 2025
  • 09:00
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Expert panel: Regulatory guidelines, geopolitical risk impacting pension plan sponsors in 2025

With the start of a new year, there are several developments and trends that will likely impact Canadian pension plan sponsors in 2025. Implementation of…

TTC Pension Plan appointing Heather Wolfe as CEO

The Toronto Transit Commission Pension Plan is appointing Heather Wolfe as its new chief executive officer, effective March 3, 2025. She succeeds acting CEO James…

  • By: Staff
  • January 3, 2025 January 3, 2025
  • 14:00

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

An article on declining mental health among Canadian workers was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com this past week. Here are the top five human resources,…

  • By: Staff
  • January 3, 2025 January 2, 2025
  • 09:00

FSRA monitoring target-benefit framework, pension risks in 2025

The Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Ontario is closely monitoring administrative risk and pension plan sponsors’ geopolitical concerns in 2025, says Andrew Fung, the organization’s…

Survey finds student loan repayment programs on the rise in U.S.

The majority (92 per cent) of U.S. employers offer some sort of educational benefit, with the most common being tuition assistance/repayment programs, according to a…

  • By: Staff
  • January 2, 2025 December 20, 2024
  • 09:00
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Top 10 HR, benefits, pension and investment stories of 2024

From the unlocking of pension benefits in Nova Scotia to new pay transparency rules in Ontario, stories about pension and employment legislation caught the eyes…

  • By: Staff
  • December 23, 2024 December 19, 2024
  • 09:00
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Canadian workers’ mental health on the decline, driven by financial anxiety: survey

The mental health of Canadian workers has dropped below levels last seen at the start of the coronavirus pandemic, driven by a steep decline in…

  • By: Staff
  • December 23, 2024 December 19, 2024
  • 09:00
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Top 5 HR, benefits, pension and investment stories of the week

An article on the federal government’s decision to transfer a $1.9 billion public pension surplus to general revenue was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com this…

  • By: Staff
  • December 20, 2024 December 19, 2024
  • 09:00

Expert panel: Building a more effective pension system for Canada’s private sector workers

According to Statistics Canada, 80 per cent of Canadian public sector workers benefit from a respectable, life-long pension. However, for many private sector employees the…

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
  • 09:00

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
  • 15:00

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
  • 09:00