N.B.’s SRPP model called “unfair”
The Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada (PIPSC) says it deplores the repeal of New Brunswick's Public Service Superannuation Act (PSSA) and the…
- By: Staff
- December 6, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 10:04
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Federal minister against CPP expansion
Minister of State for Finance Kevin Sorenson says expanding the Canada Pension Plan will kill jobs.
- By: Staff
- December 5, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 11:15
CPP to remain financially sustainable
According to a report, the Canada Pension Plan (CPP) is expected to be able to meet its obligations to remain financially sustainable over the long…
- By: Staff
- December 5, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 10:08
Industrial Alliance to offer VRSPs to employers
Industrial Alliance will begin offering voluntary retirement savings plans to employers in July.
- By: Staff
- December 4, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 10:13
Illinois lawmakers approve pension reform
Illinois lawmakers have passed a pension reform bill intended to erase the state's US$100-billion ($106.6-billion) liability.
- By: Staff
- December 4, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 09:54
Detroit allowed to cut pensions in bankruptcy
A United States bankruptcy judge has ruled that Detroit is eligible for credit protection and allowing the city to make cuts to its pensions.
- By: Staff
- December 3, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 16:21
Quebec passes VRSP legislation
Quebec's National Assembly has passed Bill 39, which creates voluntary retirement savings plans (VRSPs) in the province.
- By: Staff
- December 3, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 16:11
Australia offers lessons as Canada mulls over pension reform: study
As Canada contemplates whether or not to expand its public pension system, it can learn from the experience of Australia, which has managed to increase…
- By: Yaldaz Sadakova
- December 3, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 12:39
Funded status of U.S. plans hits five-year high
The funded status of the typical U.S. corporate pension plan in November improved 2.1 percentage points to 93.9%, which was the highest level since September…
- By: Staff
- December 3, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 11:52
Governance/legislation
Reforming Canada’s pension system
Expanding the Canada Pension Plan will help address the continuing decline of workplace pensions, said the national president of the Canadian Union of Public Employees.
- By: Craig Sebastiano
- December 3, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 08:57
Union upset with P.E.I.’s immunity from grievances
The biggest public sector union on Prince Edward Island, the Union of Public Sector Employees, has filed a grievance in response to a controversial change…
- By: Staff
- December 3, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 08:51
CFPA, NAV Canada reach new collective agreement
The Canadian Federal Pilots Association, a union representing professional pilots employed in federal government aviation, and NAV Canada, the country's private sector provider of civil…
- By: Staff
- December 2, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 16:11
ACPM suggests new funding regime for DB plans
The Association of Canadian Pension Management says a new funding model must be developed to preserve single-employer DB plans.
- By: Craig Sebastiano
- December 2, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 12:10
Quebec seeks to increase VRSP uptake through minimum contribution rates, new investment options
In its 2026 budget, the Quebec government said it intends to enhance the appeal of voluntary retirement savings plans amid low uptake of the savings…
- By: Staff
- April 6, 2026 April 6, 2026
- 15:00
AI gaining foothold with younger savings plan members, email remains preferred communications tool: survey
More than half (56 per cent) of plan members say email is the most effective way to communicate with them about their savings plans, according…
- By: Bryan McGovern
- April 6, 2026 April 6, 2026
- 09:00
Coverage of the 2026 Employee Savings Summit
In its sophomore year under the Employee Savings Survey banner, Benefits Canada’s annual check in with plan members about their financial priorities and the condition of…
- By: Benefits Canada
- April 6, 2026 April 1, 2026
- 09:00
Survey finds Canadians estimate they need an average of $976,835 to retire
Canadian plan members reported a significant drop in the amount they believe they need to retire — from roughly $1.4 million in 2023, 2024 and…
- By: Sonya Singh
- April 2, 2026 April 1, 2026
- 09:00
Ontario proposing increase to PBGF’s monthly guarantee limit, cost reductions for pension plan administrators
In its 2026 budget on Thursday, the Ontario government proposed doubling the pension benefits guarantee fund’s monthly guarantee limit from $1,500 to $3,000 for all…
- By: Blake Wolfe
- March 27, 2026 March 27, 2026
- 09:00
Sounding Board: How SERPs can support financial wellness, retirement readiness
The bankruptcy of the Hudson Bay Co. and subsequent loss of promised supplemental employee/executive retirement plan benefits to executives has caused many to rethink the…
- By: Roy W. Craik
- March 11, 2026 March 10, 2026
- 09:00
What can DC pension committees learn from DB plan governance?
Bell Canada’s defined benefit and defined contribution pension plans are both overseen by the same pension committee. The meeting cadences differ, but the committee leans…
- By: Kelsey Rolfe
- March 6, 2026 March 6, 2026
- 08:54
Communication key to reinforcing value of workplace retirement plans: report
Employers can reinforce the value of their workplace retirement plans by communicating to plan members about the importance of having money later versus money now,…
- By: Staff
- March 5, 2026 March 4, 2026
- 09:00
Pension Awareness Day 2026: FSRA highlighting plan member education, retirement readiness
The Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Ontario is marking its fourth annual Pension Awareness Day today by encouraging employees to understand their employer-sponsored retirement plan…
- By: Blake Wolfe
- February 19, 2026 February 18, 2026
- 09:00
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…
- By: Bryan McGovern
- October 28, 2024 November 6, 2024
- 09:00
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…
- By: Lauren Bailey
- October 25, 2024 November 6, 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