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Canadian insurers paid out record $128BN in health, retirement benefits in 2023: CLHIA

Canada’s life and health insurers paid out a record $128 billion in health and retirement benefits last year, up from $114 billion in 2022, according…

  • By: Staff
  • October 3, 2024 October 1, 2024
  • 15:00
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Sounding Board: What employers need to know about CAPSA’s 2024 CAP guideline

After a two-year consultation period, the Canadian Association of Pension Supervisory Authorities released its 2024 guideline for capital accumulation plans in September. With a focus…

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Quebec class action raising questions over DB pension liability following plan sponsor reorganization

A recent Quebec Superior Court decision has unleashed uncertainty over the liabilities of companies and their directors when a pension deficit appears in the context…

ICPM celebrating 20 years of promoting strong pension governance practices

The International Centre for Pension Management is celebrating 20 years of promoting strong pension governance practices by regularly engaging plan sponsor members, says Sebastien Betermier, the organization’s…

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

An article on how the Canadian Association of Pension Supervisory Authorities’ updated capital accumulation plan guideline will impact plan sponsors and members was the most-read story…

  • By: Staff
  • September 27, 2024 September 26, 2024
  • 09:00
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How are Canadian DB pension plan sponsors making use of surplus funds amid positive funded status environment?

With many Canadian defined benefit pension plans in a strong funded position, plan sponsors, particularly those with unionized workforces, are increasingly discussing the use of…

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Feds seeking feedback on solvency reserve accounts for federally regulated DB pension plans

The federal government is currently seeking recommendations about its plan to introduce solvency reserve accounts for federally regulated defined benefit pension plans. Under the government’s…

  • By: Staff
  • September 26, 2024 September 30, 2024
  • 11:00

CalPERS CEO pay reaching US$1.2M due to investment performance boost: report

Marcie Frost, chief executive officer at the California Public Employees’ Retirement System, is receiving a significant bonus that will boost her compensation to more than…

  • By: Staff
  • September 25, 2024 September 23, 2024
  • 15:00
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Survey finds 33% of North American workers report declining financial situation

A third (33 per cent) of North American workers say they’re financially worse off than a year ago and have financial issues that are negatively…

  • By: Staff
  • September 24, 2024 September 20, 2024
  • 15:00

Expert panel: The different pathways to pursuing a total portfolio approach

The total portfolio approach is gaining interest as a new investing strategy for pension funds and other asset owners, but its novel status may be…

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

An article on International Business Machines Corp.’s latest pension risk transfer was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com this past week. Here are the top five human resources,…

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

Increasing cybersecurity risks pushing institutional investors to build effective response plans: expert

An increase in the frequency of digital breaches among financial organizations is pushing institutional investors to take the necessary steps to prevent cyberattacks, says Sebastien…

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

Expert panel: Updated CAPSA guideline, AI tools among key topics for CAP sponsors in 2026

With the new year may come new resolutions — or at least topics to keep in mind — for capital accumulation plan sponsors. Ongoing compliance…

More than half of Canadian employees lack an employer-sponsored pension plan: survey

Just 48 per cent of working Canadians say they have an employer-sponsored pension plan, according to a new survey by IG Wealth Management. The survey,…

  • By: Staff
  • February 6, 2026 February 4, 2026
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Advice, personalization becoming foundational employee expectations for retirement: webinar

Retirement advice and personalization are becoming foundational expectations for employees, not optional enhancements, said Rachel Weker, retirement strategist at T. Rowe Price Group Inc., during…

  • By: Sadie Janes
  • February 2, 2026 January 30, 2026
  • 09:00

CAAT pension plan board chair removed amid ongoing governance emergency

Don Smith, the recently suspended chair of the Colleges of Applied Arts and Technology pension plan’s board of trustees, has been removed from his position…

CAAT pension plan’s board chair suspended following senior executives’ departure

The Colleges of Applied Arts and Technology pension plan has suspended its board chair Don Smith. The pension organization, which oversees more than $23 billion…

  • By: Staff
  • February 4, 2026 February 4, 2026
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HOOPP planning appeal of Dutch tax court ruling

The Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan is appealing a Dutch tax court ruling against the investment organization. Th court backed the investigation of a tax…

Tourism Kingston supporting employee financial wellness with group RRSP offering

Tourism Kingston is supporting employee financial well-being and retirement readiness with a new group registered retirement savings plan. The program, provided by the Empire Life…

2025 CAP Suppliers Report: How are Canadian plan sponsors complying with the CAPSA’s updated guideline?

When the Canadian Association of Pension Supervisory Authorities updated its capital accumulation plan guideline in September 2025, the Co-operative Superannuation Society Pension Plan conducted an…

  • By: Blake Wolfe
  • December 12, 2025 January 14, 2026
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Financial Literacy Month: Wealthsimple helping women build financial confidence

Wealthsimple Inc. is marking Financial Literacy Month with a two-part series of information sessions on how women can build financial confidence. The sessions cover estate…

  • By: Sonya Singh
  • November 21, 2025 November 20, 2025
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