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34% of gen Z Canadians relying on inheritance to meet retirement goals: survey

While a third (34 per cent) of Canadians aged 18 to 34 say an inheritance from their parents is crucial to meeting their retirement goals,…

  • By: Staff
  • December 16, 2024 December 13, 2024
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Feds’ decision to transfer $1.9BN public pension surplus to general revenue within its purview: expert

The federal government’s recent decision to transfer a $1.9 billion surplus from the Public Service Pension Plan to its general revenue is within its purview, says…

  • By: Sadie Janes
  • December 16, 2024 December 16, 2024
  • 09:00

Ottawa to remove 30% investment cap for Canadian pension funds

Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland says today’s fall economic statement will remove the cap that currently restricts Canadian pension funds from owning more than 30 per…

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

An article about the National Institute on Ageing’s report on missing pension plan members was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com this past week. Here are the…

  • By: Staff
  • December 13, 2024 December 12, 2024
  • 09:00
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HOOPP opening to Ontario physicians in 2025

The Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan is welcoming eligible physicians in Ontario to join its defined benefit pension plan, effective January 2025. This new development…

  • By: Staff
  • December 13, 2024 December 12, 2024
  • 09:00

Editorial: Challenges and opportunities amid an increasingly imbalanced generational divide

The keynote session at Benefits Canada’s 2024 Defined Contribution Investment Forum warned that the failure to plan for the ‘boomer bulge’ is affecting private and…

Head to head: Should Canadian pension funds be incentivized to invest domestically?

While both experts point to the obligation of the pension promise, one argues that many pension funds are already overweight in Canadian allocations, while the…

How Hydro Ottawa’s pre-retiree engagement strategy is supporting financial wellness, retirement readiness

When Hydro Ottawa was preparing for its first wave of retiring baby boomers in 2011, it began working on a strategy to mitigate the subsequent…

  • By: Blake Wolfe
  • December 13, 2024 December 12, 2024
  • 08:57

2024 CAP Suppliers Report: How can employers, pension industry support retirement needs of gig workers?

As gig workers make up a greater share of the Canadian workforce, a lack of retirement savings options may leave this growing demographic facing financial…

  • By: Leah Golob
  • December 13, 2024 December 12, 2024
  • 08:56

Making sustainable investments count at five New York City pension funds

Brad Lander is advocating for public pension funds to enforce their responsible investment mandates even if that pits them against their partners. As New York…

Q&A with Marriott Hotels of Canada’s Candice Li

The hospitality company’s pension and benefits manager discusses gen Z in the workforce, student debt repayment programs and family vacations. Q: What new programs or…

OMERS facing first governance review in more than 10 years

An independent review of the Ontario Municipal Employees’ Retirement System will examine the unique governance structure of the investment organization. The current structure of the…

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PBSA amendments must clarify role of pension disclosure requirements: PIAC

Amendments to the federal Pension Benefits Standards Act must go beyond reporting transparency and clarify how additional disclosure requirements help monitor the health of Canadian…

  • By: Staff
  • December 10, 2024 December 6, 2024
  • 09:00

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
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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
  • 09:00