According to many commentators, the Indalex case turns accepted law on the priority of debtor-in-possession (DIP) and working capital security on its head, and introduces…
The Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP) has acquired 33 acres in Mississauga’s Airport Corporate Centre business park, where it plans to construct a $300-million…
I got into this industry, as most people do, by accident,” admits Toronto-based Keith Ambachtsheer, who today is well known for his ideas on pension…
On November 17, the Pooled Registered Pension Plan Act was tabled in the House of Commons. The explicitly stated purpose of the Act “is to…
Educating members and encouraging them to save for retirement has long been a challenge for pension plan sponsors...but the consequences of not doing so could…
Canadian banks are opposing a push by OMERS to manage PRPPs, reports Bloomberg News.
DB plan administrators and fiduciaries are responsible for executing pension plans, but where does that responsibility lie?
A well-structured DC plan helps members to build savings during their working (accumulation) years and generate sufficient income for their retirement (de-accumulation) years. For plan…
The Canadian Association of Pension Supervisory Authorities (CAPSA) has released CAPSA Guideline No. 6 Pension Plan Prudent Investment Practices Guideline, the companion Self-Assessment Questionnaire on…
In recent years, a number of U.S. employers have been rehiring their retirees to fill scheduling gaps. In theory, employers benefit from retaining experienced workers,…
The newly re-introduced Pooled Retirement Pension Plan (PRPP) may be touted as the cure-all for all Canada’s flailing retirement savings system, but a rather unimpressed…
Morneau Shepell has developed a pension risk index to illustrate the potential impact of pension plans on an organization’s financial results.
The federal government this morning introduced the much-anticipated Pooled Registered Pension Plans (PRPP) Act to address concerns over declining pension coverage for Canadians.
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…