OSFI updates letters of credit FAQs
The Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions has updated its frequently asked questions regarding letters of credit.
- By: Staff
- February 28, 2012 September 13, 2019
- 10:17
Top Stories in Pensions
Risk aversion putting retirement at risk
Canadians are renowned for their conservative approach to their finances, but a recent survey from CIBC suggests our collective risk aversion might be putting our…
- By: Steven Lamb
- February 24, 2012 September 13, 2019
- 12:48
Could tax-free plans solve the pension puzzle?
Prime Minister Stephen Harper put pensions on the front page with his announcement on Jan. 23, 2012, that the federal government is considering reducing the…
- By: James Pierlot
- February 23, 2012 September 13, 2019
- 13:35
Benefits Canada News
TDFs keep investors on target
DC plan members who use target date funds as part of their investment strategy feel more secure about reaching their retirement goals, according to a…
- By: Staff
- February 23, 2012 September 13, 2019
- 10:58
Canadians lacking confidence in CPP
Nearly half of all Canadians have little or no confidence in the future of the Canada Pension Plan, reports CTV News.
- By: Staff
- February 22, 2012 September 13, 2019
- 11:15
Canadian pensions focused on liabilities
Favourable market conditions from mid-2010 to roughly the same point in 2011 helped increase the value of assets managed by Canadian pension funds, endowments and…
- By: Staff
- February 16, 2012 September 13, 2019
- 13:54
The Drummond report’s pension recommendations
On Feb. 15, 2012, the Commission on the Reform of Ontario’s Public Services released its report. Chaired by noted economist Don Drummond, and announced in…
- By: James Pierlot
- February 16, 2012 September 13, 2019
- 09:11
Financial literacy and your bottom line
Financial literacy seems to be a term on everyone’s lips lately. In 2009, the federal government formed the Task Force on Financial Literacy, and last…
- By: Frank Wiginton
- February 14, 2012 September 13, 2019
- 13:39
Global pension funding levels drop
The latest Pension Index from Towers Watson shows that, despite improved asset returns in the fourth quarter of 2011, pension funding levels in major global…
- By: Staff
- February 14, 2012 September 13, 2019
- 11:19
How to switch from DB to DC
Within Canada and around the world, the conversion of DB plans to DC plans has been accelerating as plan sponsors look to reduce their pension…
- By: Stephen Peirce
- February 13, 2012 September 13, 2019
- 08:50
Inspiration: Blair Richards on pension education
Blair Richards’ ability to build consensus and lead strong teams has been a driving factor behind the success of the Halifax Port ILA/HEA Pension Plan.
- By: Brooke Smith
- February 9, 2012 September 13, 2019
- 12:27
Volatility top concern for pension plans
Funding volatility is the top concern for pension plan sponsors, according to SEI’s most recent Quick Poll.
- By: Staff
- February 9, 2012 September 13, 2019
- 11:03
Pensioners group says retirement security “under attack”
The National Pensioners and Senior Citizens Federation (NPSCF) has taken to Ottawa today to lobby Members of Parliament for better pension coverage and support for…
- By: Staff
- February 7, 2012 September 13, 2019
- 13:28
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