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Union protests N.B.’s plan to transform public sector DB pension plans

The New Brunswick government introduced legislation Wednesday to transfer five of its public sector defined benefit pension plans to shared-risk plans, saying the move will…

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Top 5 HR, benefits, pension and investment stories of the week

An article on how Desjardins Insurance is supporting employee financial wellness was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com over the last week. Here are the five most popular…

  • By: Staff
  • December 1, 2023 November 30, 2023
  • 09:00

Feds’ new tax exemption could drive more employers to leverage employee ownership trusts: expert

A new federal tax exemption for employee ownership trusts could spur retiring business owners to sell their companies to workers, says Jon Shell, managing director…

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Federal public sector pension indexation rate set at 4.8% for 2024

The pension indexation rate for federal public sector pensions will be 4.8 per cent in 2024, according to the National Association of Federal Retirees. The…

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  • November 30, 2023 November 30, 2023
  • 11:00
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Survey finds just 14% of near-retirees say they can retire with confidence

Just 14 per cent of near-retirees say they can retire with confidence and only five per cent say they’ve sought financial advice from their employer, according…

  • By: Staff
  • November 29, 2023 November 28, 2023
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OPB appointing Darwin Bozek as president, chief pension officer

The Ontario Pension Board is appointing Darwin Bozek as president and chief pension officer, effective Feb. 1, 2024. He joins the OPB from the Alberta…

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  • November 28, 2023 November 28, 2023
  • 09:00

Alberta premier quiet on reason for abandoning promised in-person CPP exit consults

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith won’t say what happened to her government’s promise to hold face-to-face meetings with citizens in December on quitting the Canada Pension…

CPPLC appointing Karen McKeown as co-chair

The Canadian Public Pension Leadership Council is appointing Karen McKeown, director of board operations at the B.C. Pension Corp., as co-chair. McKeown will share responsibilities…

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  • November 24, 2023 November 24, 2023
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Desjardins using budget workshops, interactive game to support employee financial wellness

Desjardins Insurance is marking Financial Literacy Month with a series of budgeting workshops for employees and an interactive game to help improve financial literacy. The…

  • By: Sadie Janes
  • November 24, 2023 November 23, 2023
  • 09:00
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Ontario DB pension plans’ average solvency ratio increased to 117% in Q3 2023: FSRA

The average projected solvency ratio for Ontario defined benefit pension plans increased slightly to 117 per cent in the third quarter of 2023, with more than…

  • By: Staff
  • November 24, 2023 November 23, 2023
  • 09:00

Top 5 HR, benefits, pension and investment stories of the week

An article on the federal government’s 2023 fall economic statement was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com over the last week. Here are the five most popular news…

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  • November 24, 2023 November 23, 2023
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ACPM calling on feds to streamline pension overpayment recovery

Removal of ‘30% rule’ could boost investment, reduce private equity fees for Canadian pension funds

If the federal government scraps its rule restricting Canadian pension funds from holding more than 30 per cent of the voting shares of investee corporations, pension…

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Real return bonds support pension risk management, provide liability data: ACPM

The Association of Canadian Pension Management is urging the federal government to reverse its position on the cessation of real return bonds and open a…

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  • November 23, 2023 November 22, 2023
  • 09:00

CAP outcomes decreasing amid market volatility, geopolitical tensions: report

Retirement income outcomes for capital accumulation plan members dipped in the first quarter of 2026, amid market volatility and ongoing geopolitical tensions, according to a…

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  • May 5, 2026 May 4, 2026
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Ontario pension plan assets grow to $916 billion, membership reaches 4.8 million: FSRA

Pension plan membership in Ontario increased year-over-year to 4.8 million in 2025 and David Bartucci, head of pension plan operations and regulatory effectiveness at the…

B.C. amending pension legislation, including auto-escalation for DC plans

British Columbia’s provincial government is updating its pension standards to support retirement income security and flexibility, including the introduction of automatic escalation for defined contribution…

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  • May 4, 2026 May 1, 2026
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U.S. executive order aims to help more people get retirement savings plans

U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Thursday calling for a new government website where people in the U.S. can find and compare private-sector retirement savings accounts.…

CAPSA’s strategic plan focusing on regulatory harmonization, pension awareness

The Canadian Association of Pension Supervisory Authorities’ 2026–2029 strategic plan is focusing on regulatory harmonization, pension supervision and stakeholder engagement. The strategic plan comes as…

2026 Employee Savings Survey: A demographic deep dive into the state of workplace savings

In its sophomore year under its new branding, the Employee Savings Survey (previously known as the CAP Member Survey) reflects the changing landscape of workplace…

OPB communicating long-term strategic direction through interactive online page

The Ontario Pension Board is communicating its long-term strategic plan to members through a new interactive online page. The platform, dubbed ‘On the Horizon’, is…

Editorial: To save for the short term or long term, that is the question

In times of increased economic uncertainty, the number of tough financial choices facing the average person seems to rise exponentially. Clashing priorities battle it out:…

PepsiCo Canada enhances financial wellness strategy with personalized platform

PepsiCo Canada may be known for quenching thirst and satisfying snack cravings, but the organization’s leadership recently identified another kind of demand: clearer, more personalized…

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…

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…

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
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