The time has come for SRAs
Most Canadian DB pension plans have significant solvency deficits. Unless we experience a turnaround in financial market conditions over the next few years (i.e., equities…
- September 7, 2012 September 13, 2019
- 07:00
Top Stories in Pensions
Employees saving more, but missing retirement goal
Although more Canadian employees have been able to increase their general savings this year, the rate at which they are saving for retirement is still…
- By: Staff
- September 6, 2012 September 13, 2019
- 09:10
Can PRPPs be fixed?
Canadians are often told they need to save more for retirement and to start saving sooner. Life expectancy is increasing and investment returns are low,…
- By: James Pierlot
- September 6, 2012 September 13, 2019
- 07:30
CTF calls on government to convert to DC
The Canadian Taxpayers Federation (CTF) released new data today showing the gap between the pension benefits of government employees and those in the private sector…
- By: Staff
- August 30, 2012 September 13, 2019
- 11:31
Global lessons in DC plan design
Probably the most significant change in the DC landscape over the past five years is the realization that, instead of solely focusing on educating DC…
- By: Neil Lloyd
- August 30, 2012 September 13, 2019
- 09:00
Poll finds curbing pension costs a priority for 2013
Morneau Shepell's 30th annual Compensation - Trends and Projections survey results found that pension plan sponsors intend to get more serious about pension and benefits…
- By: Staff
- August 29, 2012 September 13, 2019
- 11:23
P.E.I. examines $436-million pension shortfall
Members of the Prince Edward Island Legislature’s Public Accounts Committee were briefed yesterday on options for tackling the funding shortfall in the province’s public sector…
- By: Staff
- August 29, 2012 September 13, 2019
- 09:39
Teach safe savings to DC members
In the post-financial crisis world, perhaps plan sponsors can forgive DC plan members for wanting to hide their savings under the mattress. Slow GDP growth,…
- By: Joel Kranc
- August 29, 2012 September 13, 2019
- 05:07
Lost boy to pension analyst: Kuol an industry inspiration
One of the first lessons Panther Kuol learned while growing up in Sudan was the value of planning carefully for the future.
- By: Neil Faba
- August 28, 2012 September 13, 2019
- 09:29
How HOOPP does real estate
The Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP) is a $40-billion pension plan, with real estate making up 12.5% of that asset base.
- By: Staff
- August 28, 2012 September 13, 2019
- 09:12
TFSA benefits not being realized
While nearly half of Canadians have a tax-free savings account (TFSA), many are not taking advantage of the unique benefits the account offers for saving,…
- By: Staff
- August 27, 2012 September 13, 2019
- 12:03
Eurozone plan sponsors need to manage risk
Employers in the troubled eurozone need to take preventative action to help protect the investments of their pension plan members, according to a new release…
- By: Staff
- August 24, 2012 September 13, 2019
- 13:17
Defined benefit pensions
Can society improve its pension situation?
With pension liabilities rising to record levels, many individuals are facing hard choices as a result. Should they delay retirement or lower their retirement standard…
- August 23, 2012 September 13, 2019
- 10:12
52% of U.S. private sector workers with employer-sponsored retirement plans say they contribute: survey
While more than two-thirds (69 per cent) of private sector workers in the U.S. have access to an employer-sponsored retirement savings plan, just half (52…
- By: Staff
- April 29, 2024 April 29, 2024
- 15:00
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
Top 5 HR, benefits, pension and investment stories of the week
A story on how private payers are implementing preferred pharmacy networks to reduce benefits plan costs was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com this week. Here…
- By: Staff
- May 3, 2024 May 2, 2024
- 09:00
Public meeting in Edmonton attracts hundreds amid talk of province’s CPP withdrawal
Hundreds of Albertans turned out for a meeting in Edmonton last week to hear officials from the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board discuss the state…
- By: Staff
- April 30, 2024 April 29, 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
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
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
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
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