Europe’s plans for pension reform
A leaked white paper has revealed the European Commission’s suggestions for pension reform, reports Investment & Pensions Europe (IPE).
- By: Staff
- November 17, 2011 September 13, 2019
- 11:06
Top Stories in Pensions
Under-35 workers pose challenge for DC plans
Employees under age 35 are likely to be more dependent on DC plans for their retirement savings than previous generations—but less attention is being paid…
- By: Staff
- November 15, 2011 September 13, 2019
- 10:30
N.S. Pension Benefits Act introduced
The government of Nova Scotia has introduced a new Pension Benefits Act, which would enable private sector pension plan members and retirees to know more…
- By: Staff
- November 15, 2011 September 13, 2019
- 10:24
Are PRPPs the gateway to compulsory pensions?
Like most western countries, the level of pension savings in Canada is a major issue for the government, and increased life longevity is driving concerns…
- By: Tom Murray
- November 15, 2011 September 13, 2019
- 08:44
Creating a sustainable DB plan
Over the last couple of decades, many plan sponsors have de-emphasized retirement programs within their compensation strategies. As a result, in Canada and around the…
- By: Karen Hall, André Choquet and Troy Milnthorp
- November 14, 2011 September 13, 2019
- 14:35
Why we need a lifetime retirement saving limit
Born in 1946, the first wave of Canada’s baby boom generation will be 65 years old in 2012. If they haven’t saved enough for retirement,…
- By: James Pierlot with Faisal Siddiqi
- November 10, 2011 September 13, 2019
- 14:15
Making sense of the CPP changes
Under the current Canada Pension Plan (CPP) rules, employees and employers are not required to pay CPP contributions for employees who are working while collecting…
- By: Tammy Burns
- November 9, 2011 September 13, 2019
- 14:56
The good and the bad of auto-enrollment
For employers that are trying to help their employees prepare for retirement, the challenge has always been finding ways to craft a program that is…
- By: Louise Pellerin-Lacasse
- November 9, 2011 September 13, 2019
- 14:35
Simple and effective – Plan for life™, the new face of retirement planning.
Sponsored by: In September, The Standard Life Assurance Company of Canada launched a revamped Plan for lifeTM program, a communication offering that makes it easy…
- By: Standard Life
- November 8, 2011 September 13, 2019
- 16:30
Canada ranks 10th in pension sustainability
Canada’s pension system rounds out the top 10 of the most stable systems in the world, according to research by Allianz Global Investors.
- By: Tammy Burns
- November 8, 2011 September 13, 2019
- 10:36
The price of certainty in pension plans
Everyone knows why organizations around the world have been closing down their DB pension plans in recent years: in a Sophie’s Choice of sorts, they…
- By: Fred Vettese
- November 7, 2011 September 13, 2019
- 13:34
Capital accumulation plans
Video: Engaging DC members at all stages
Plan sponsors need to take a holistic view to their members’ retirement savings and understand that at different stages in employees’ lives, they face different…
- By: Tammy Burns
- November 7, 2011 September 13, 2019
- 13:08
Understanding the IAS 19 changes
For years, investors and other stakeholders have called for greater transparency in the accounting standards for employee benefits, since current standards obscure the true cost…
- By: Frank D’Andrea
- November 4, 2011 September 13, 2019
- 11:54
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 7, 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