The National Institute on Ageing is addressing the issue of missing pension plan members, in a new report highlighting the challenges faced by plan administrators…
An article on the impact of Canadian pension income on federal and provincial tax revenues was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com this past week. Here…
The Ontario Municipal Employees’ Retirement System is reporting inflation adjustment of 2.61 per cent, providing plan members with full inflation protection in 2025. The adjustment…
While global pension plan sponsors’ assets grew by 10 per cent to reach US$63.1 trillion in 2023, this value is still five per cent lower…
The workplace programs, tools and supports that employees value have changed over the last four years, leading many employers to pause certain office perks, such…
Workplace pension income will add $24.5 billion to federal coffers and $16.8 billion to the provinces in 2025, according to a new report by the…
UAP Inc. is supporting employees’ financial wellness and retirement readiness with a new retirement toolkit. The toolkit, which launched this week, explains the company’s retirement…
While nine in 10 (85 per cent) employers that reported decreased employee productivity over the past year cited burnout as a major problem, investing in…
The average funded position of defined benefit pension plans in Ontario was 121 per cent in the third quarter of 2024, down just two per…
An amendment to the federal Pension Benefit Standards Regulations that would establish solvency reserve accounts for federally regulated defined benefit pension plans requires additional clarity…
The British Columbia Financial Services Authority is appointing Tolga Yalkin as chief executive officer and chief statutory officer, effective Jan. 13, 2025. Yalkin succeeds Blair Morrison and…
An article on how a national drug pooling program would impact employer-sponsored benefits plans was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com this past week. Here are…
Increased deal-making in the Canadian annuities market is adding pressure to defined benefit plan sponsors seeking to de-risk their plans, says Jason Vary, president of…
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.…
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…
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:…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 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 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…
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…