Sponsors to focus on plan member communications
Canada’s pension plan sponsors are focusing on their communications with members, particularly about retirement income adequacy, according to a survey.
- By: Staff
- May 3, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 11:14
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Ontario proposes PRPPs in 2013 budget
The 2013 Ontario budget proposes introducing pooled registered pension plans in the province.
- By: Craig Sebastiano
- May 2, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 19:17
Why more long-term debt is positive for pensions
One of the items that received little attention in the federal government’s most recent Economic Action Plan (also known as the 2013 Budget) was a…
- May 2, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 10:41
CFIB says C/QPP hike will hurt Canadian economy
Increasing Canada Pension Plan (CPP) and Quebec Pension Plan (QPP) benefits would hurt the economy, according to a report by the Canadian Federation of Independent…
- By: Staff
- May 2, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 10:38
Inspiration: Dianne Verschuere
Dianne Verschuere admits she just fell into the group benefits industry about 30 years ago. “I was working in retail and had an opportunity to…
- By: Brooke Smith
- May 1, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 17:12
OPTrust achieves 10.1% return in 2012
The OPSEU Pension Trust reported a 10.1% return in 2012, surpassing both its funding target return of 6.5% and its composite benchmark.
- By: Staff
- May 1, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 09:08
Defined benefit pensions
Breakdown: World domination
Some countries do a world-class job of making it to the top quartile of performance by ensuring their aging populations have financial security at retirement.…
- By: Rehana Begg
- May 1, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 07:00
Less is more for investment choices
A shorter menu of investment options is often better than a longer one, according to a study.
- By: Staff
- April 30, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 13:18
Picture this: Kodak selling divisions to pension plan
Kodak has signed an agreement to sell two divisions to its British pension plan for US$650 million.
- By: Staff
- April 30, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 09:37
Video: Performance chasers
Even though past performance is no guarantee of future results, investors still like to pick investments based on how well they performed.
- By: Staff
- April 30, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 07:00
Theory of evolution
Most discussions on evolution involve an investigation into the catalysts for change. DC plan sponsors, then, can look to DB investors’ evolutionary path to gain…
- By: Zaheed Jiwani
- April 29, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 07:01
Savings behaviour leads to more secure retirement
Individuals’ savings behaviour is the dominant variable in achieving a successful retirement, according to a survey.
- April 26, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 18:42
Defined benefit pensions
Good news
The United Church of Canada has a tradition of caring for its flock, and its shepherds—especially into their retirement.
- By: Brooke Smith
- April 26, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 12:25
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
Fewer plan members describing financial situation as better, worse than last year: survey
While the percentage of plan members who describe their personal financial situation as significantly or somewhat better than last year decreased from 42 per cent…
- By: Blake Wolfe
- April 1, 2026 March 31, 2026
- 09:00
Rising life expectancy increasing liabilities, service costs for pension plan sponsors: CIA
Methodology improvements are pushing the life expectancy of Canadian retirees and surviving spouses by roughly one year to age 65 as of Jan. 1, 2024,…
- By: Bryan McGovern
- March 26, 2026 March 26, 2026
- 11:00
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
CAAT CEO departing following leadership crisis, paying back $1.6 million vacation payout
Derek Dobson, chief executive officer and plan manager at the Colleges of Applied Arts and Technology’s pension plan, is departing the organization following a formal…
- By: Staff
- March 6, 2026 March 6, 2026
- 15:00
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