CPP Appeals Board appoints new chairman
Canada’s Pension Appeals Board has appointed Justice Douglas Rutherford as the board’s new chairman.
- By: Staff
- December 22, 2011 September 13, 2019
- 11:01
Top Stories in Pensions
Why your pension plan needs an app
In July, Apple announced that more than 15 billion apps had been downloaded from its App Store. Why the frenzy over apps? While websites exist…
- By: Sean Keys
- December 21, 2011 September 13, 2019
- 09:00
Creating connections: 2011 CAP Suppliers Report
Canada’s CAP suppliers had a pretty good year in 2010. Overall, the Top 10 CAP Providers showed double-digit growth (up 16.1% from 2010), as did…
- By: Sonya Felix
- December 20, 2011 September 13, 2019
- 11:28
Discount rate range shrinking: SEI
There’s a growing consensus among DB plan sponsors in selecting discount rates, reports a study by SEI.
- By: Staff
- December 20, 2011 September 13, 2019
- 10:13
Reminder: CPP changes take effect in January
Changes to the way employers deduct Canada Pension Plan (CPP) contributions are coming into effect in the new year.
- By: Staff
- December 20, 2011 September 13, 2019
- 09:40
HOOPP moves to immediate vesting
In anticipation of federal legislation requiring pension plans to provide for immediate vesting, the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP) has announced that members will…
- By: Staff
- December 20, 2011 September 13, 2019
- 09:34
Volatility sparks changes for U.S. DB plans: Mercer
Economic volatility is causing many U.S. plan sponsors to worry about the sustainability of their plans, reports Mercer.
- By: Staff
- December 19, 2011 September 13, 2019
- 12:56
The employer’s piece in the CPP puzzle
Much has been written about the Canada Pension Plan (CPP) since May 2009 when the various federal, provincial and territorial finance ministers undertook their review.…
- By: Esther Huberman
- December 16, 2011 September 13, 2019
- 12:16
Manulife speaks out in favour of PRPPs
Manulife Financial is the latest organization to speak out in favour of Canada’s proposed pooled registered pension plan (PRPP) legislation.
- By: Staff
- December 16, 2011 September 13, 2019
- 11:40
Don’t hike CPP premiums: CFIB
The Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) has expressed its support for Canada’s new pooled registered pension plan (PRPP) legislation—and requested the government not support…
- By: Staff
- December 16, 2011 September 13, 2019
- 09:38
Q&A: Saskatchewan Pension Plan on PRPPs
After a quarter-century of success, the Saskatchewan Pension Plan (SPP) may help plant the seed for Canadian pension reform. Benefits Canada talked to SPP general…
- By: Neil Faba
- December 16, 2011 September 13, 2019
- 08:46
Planting the seed for pension reform
Saskatchewan is known as Canada’s breadbasket, for its ability to consistently produce quality grain. But given that many in the industry have begun paying attention…
- By: Neil Faba
- December 16, 2011 September 13, 2019
- 08:46
How to fix PRPPs: C.D. Howe
According to a new report by the C.D. Howe Institute, the government’s proposed pooled registered pension plans (PRPPs) are in need of a fix.
- By: Staff
- December 15, 2011 September 13, 2019
- 11:38
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