Up for debate: Saving for retirement
There’s nothing like a good debate—especially when it concerns saving money.
- By: Brooke Smith
- May 31, 2012 September 13, 2019
- 11:57
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Public pensions shortfall exceeds $300 billion
The Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) is once again squaring off against public sector pensions. The CFIB—which is no stranger to the debate of…
- By: Staff
- May 31, 2012 September 13, 2019
- 11:29
Ontarians predict retirement income crisis
Ontario residents are worried that there’s a retirement income crisis on the horizon in Canada, according to a recent survey by the Healthcare of Ontario…
- By: Staff
- May 31, 2012 September 13, 2019
- 11:09
2011 CAP Member Survey: Meeting needs across the spectrum
It’s an age-old problem…how do you get capital accumulation plan (CAP) members engaged in retirement planning and encourage them to take responsibility for their own…
- By: Alyssa Hodder
- May 28, 2012 September 13, 2019
- 15:13
2011 CAP Member Survey: Exploring new communications
From social media to mobile apps, there are many emerging communication channels for CAP sponsors. But if you build it, will your plan members come?
- By: Staff
- May 28, 2012 September 13, 2019
- 15:12
2011 CAP Member Survey: Managing expectations
The good news is that CAP members generally appreciate the role they play in attaining adequate retirement income. The bad news? Most just aren’t there…
- By: Staff
- May 28, 2012 September 13, 2019
- 15:12
2011 CAP Member Survey: Increasing understanding
Many CAP members aren’t confident that they understand their retirement plans and basic investment concepts. What role can targeted communications strategies play in improving their…
- By: Staff
- May 28, 2012 September 13, 2019
- 15:11
2011 CAP Member Survey: Engaging employees
Getting employees into the plan and saving early is an ongoing challenge for CAP sponsors. What are the barriers, and how can employers overcome them?
- By: Staff
- May 28, 2012 September 13, 2019
- 15:09
CARP’s OAS stand ignores economics, says advisor
CARP appears to be getting little industry support in its resistance to the federal government’s raising OAS eligibility from age 65 to age 67.
- By: Vikram Barhat
- May 28, 2012 September 13, 2019
- 11:27
Take employee communication from here to there
Plan members are busy people. In our hyper-connected world, many employees struggle with information overload. With that in mind, it's a good idea to ask…
- By: Susan Deller
- May 25, 2012 September 13, 2019
- 09:51
Towers Watson releases life expectancy app
Here’s a new use for your smartphone, even if it is a tad uncomfortable to think about. Towers Watson’s U.K. office has released a new…
- By: Tammy Burns
- May 24, 2012 September 13, 2019
- 12:29
Preparing for Ontario’s grow-in rules
One of the more significant changes contained in the reform of Ontario’s pension system is the elimination, effective July 1, 2012, of partial windups. This…
- May 24, 2012 September 13, 2019
- 12:20
Filling the PRPP holes
The pooled registered pension plan (PRPP) announced by the federal government last year is the first step in the reforms needed to extend pension coverage…
- By: Tyler Meredith
- May 23, 2012 September 13, 2019
- 08:07
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