Can a pension drown a company?
At first glance, it might be hard to see how an ancillary benefit like a pension can drive a company into bankruptcy; however, it can…
- By: Jonathan Jacob
- February 7, 2012 September 13, 2019
- 13:21
Top Stories in Pensions
U.S. issues 401(k) fee disclosure rule
The U.S. Department of Labor has unveiled its final 401(k) fee disclosure rule, which requires plan providers to provide more details about what employers pay…
- By: Staff
- February 7, 2012 September 13, 2019
- 09:41
Pension reform in Canada: A timeline
With the federal government introducing pooled registered pension plans, the future of pensions is top of mind for plan sponsors, providers and each of the…
- By: Jessica Bullock
- February 6, 2012 September 13, 2019
- 13:50
Pension reform timeline: Prince Edward Island
Dec. 2, 2010 P.E.I. government introduces Bill 30, Pension Benefits Act, the province’s proposed provincial pension standards legislation. Jessica Bullock is in the pension and…
- By: Jessica Bullock
- February 6, 2012 September 13, 2019
- 13:39
Pension reform timeline: Quebec
Mar. 17, 2011 Quebec Government tables 2011 Quebec Budget and announces proposal to implement voluntary retirement savings plans (VRSPs). Further details respecting VRSPs are set…
- By: Jessica Bullock
- February 6, 2012 September 13, 2019
- 12:18
Pension reform timeline: British Columbia
Nov. 14, 2008 Alberta/British Columbia Joint Expert Panel on Pension Standards releases its final report. Jessica Bullock is in the pension and employee benefits group…
- By: Jessica Bullock
- February 6, 2012 September 13, 2019
- 12:18
Pension reform timeline: Alberta
Nov. 14, 2008 Alberta/British Columbia Joint Expert Panel on Pension Standards releases its final report. Jessica Bullock is in the pension and employee benefits group…
- By: Jessica Bullock
- February 6, 2012 September 13, 2019
- 12:18
Pension reform timeline: Nova Scotia
Jan. 27, 2009 Pension Review Panel releases its final report regarding private sector pension plans. March 5, 2010 Nova Scotia Government releases discussion paper on…
- By: Jessica Bullock
- February 6, 2012 September 13, 2019
- 12:18
Pension reform timeline: New Brunswick
Oct. 28, 2010 New Brunswick government announces appointment of an expert panel to study pensions. Aug. 8, 2011 New Brunswick Task Force on Protecting Pensions…
- By: Jessica Bullock
- February 6, 2012 September 13, 2019
- 12:17
Pension reform timeline: Manitoba
March 30, 2010 Manitoba Pension Benefits Amendment Act receives Royal Assent. Amendments to the Manitoba Pension Benefits Act (MPBA) effective March 31, 2010:portability must be…
- By: Jessica Bullock
- February 6, 2012 September 13, 2019
- 12:17
Pension reform timeline: Ontario
Nov. 21, 2008 Ontario Expert Commission on Pensions releases its final report. May 18, 2010 Bill 236, Pension Benefits Amendment Act, 2010, receives Royal Assent.…
- By: Jessica Bullock
- February 6, 2012 September 13, 2019
- 12:17
American Airlines to terminate DB plans
American Airlines has announced it will seek bankruptcy court approval to terminate its DB pension plans and switch to a 401(k) plan. The airline will…
- By: Staff, with files from Canadian Press
- February 2, 2012 September 13, 2019
- 09:09
Have employer pension plans lost their appeal?
Pensions and saving for retirement seem to be everywhere in the news today. Yet many Canadians don’t place a high priority on employer-sponsored pension plans.
- By: Tammy Burns
- January 31, 2012 September 13, 2019
- 09:12
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