Editorial: Deciphering the data
I’m sitting down to write this on the hottest day so far in 2023. Environment Canada has issued a multi-day heat warning in my region…
- By: Jennifer Paterson
- August 11, 2023 August 10, 2023
- 09:00
Top Stories in Pensions
ChatGPT a game-changer for benefits communication but risks remain with full automation: expert
While ChatGPT is helping benefits communications become more efficient, detailed and reliable, the risks may outweigh the rewards when it comes to full automation, says…
- By: Lauren Bailey
- August 11, 2023 October 8, 2024
- 09:00
2023 Consultants Report: How are consultants helping plan sponsors make the most of their benefits, retirement data?
In 2022, Xero sent out a global survey to all of its employees asking them to rank the most important components of its total rewards…
- By: Kelsey Rolfe
- August 11, 2023 August 10, 2023
- 08:56
2023 CAP Member Survey: How CAPs are evolving to address changing financial priorities
With Canadians’ financial priorities shifting alongside a turbulent economic climate, including inflation levels not seen in decades and a never-ending rise in the cost of…
- By: Jennifer Paterson
- August 11, 2023 August 10, 2023
- 08:55
Report finds Canadian pension risk transfer market saw $7.8BN in transferred liabilities in 2022
Canada’s pension de-risking market saw a record-breaking year in 2022, with $7.8 billion in transferred liabilities and 155 transactions, according to a new report by…
- By: Bryan McGovern
- August 10, 2023 August 10, 2023
- 11:00
CAPSA’s draft CAP guideline alters industry standards, say ACPM, CLHIA, PIAC
The Association of Canadian Pension Management, the Canadian Life and Health Insurance Association and the Pension Investment Association of Canada say the Canadian Association of…
- By: Staff
- August 10, 2023 August 9, 2023
- 09:00
CAP member outcomes continue to rise in Q2 2023: report
Capital accumulation plan member outcomes continued their march upward in the second quarter of 2023, driven by increasing annuity rates and positive equity market returns,…
- By: Staff
- August 8, 2023 August 8, 2023
- 15:00
Wildfires crystallizing threats of catastrophic climate change for pension plan administrators
British Columbia’s wildfires have crystallized the threats pension plan administrators across that province face from catastrophic climate change events, says Damara Kiceniuk, senior risk analyst…
- By: Joe Hornyak
- August 8, 2023 August 3, 2023
- 11:00
FSRA appoints Andrew Fung as acting EVP of pensions
The Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Ontario is appointing Andrew Fung as acting executive vice-president of pensions. Fung joined the provincial regulator in 2018 as…
- By: Staff
- August 8, 2023 March 20, 2024
- 09:00
Top 5 HR, benefits, pension and investment stories of the week
An article on whether Canada should implement flexible working legislation was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com over the last week. Here are the five most popular news…
- By: Staff
- August 4, 2023 August 3, 2023
- 09:00
Yellow bankruptcy will have little impact on Canadian workers’ pensions: union
The union representing roughly 350 Canadian employees at Tennessee-based Yellow Corp. says the trucking company’s abrupt closure will have little to no impact on Canadian…
- By: Blake Wolfe
- August 4, 2023 August 3, 2023
- 09:00
How DC plan sponsors can prevent a Muslim pension gap
With the Muslim population steadily growing in Canada, employers that offer defined contribution pension plans can avoid unintentionally creating a pension gap by providing these…
- By: Lauren Bailey
- August 2, 2023 August 2, 2023
- 09:00
New federal legislation around missing pension plan members should include ongoing plans: ACPM
In response to the federal government’s consultation on draft amendments to pension legislation pertaining to the transfer of unclaimed benefits for missing plan members, the Association…
- By: Staff
- August 1, 2023 August 1, 2023
- 15:00
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…
- By: Staff
- May 5, 2026 May 4, 2026
- 15:00
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…
- By: Bryan McGovern
- May 5, 2026 May 4, 2026
- 11:00
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…
- By: Staff
- May 4, 2026 May 1, 2026
- 09:00
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.…
- By: Collin Binkley, the Associated Press
- May 1, 2026 May 1, 2026
- 15:00
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…
- By: Sonya Singh
- May 1, 2026 April 29, 2026
- 09:00
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…
- By: Jennifer Paterson
- May 1, 2026 April 30, 2026
- 08:55
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…
- By: Blake Wolfe
- May 5, 2026 May 5, 2026
- 09:00
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:…
- By: Jennifer Paterson
- May 1, 2026 April 30, 2026
- 09:00
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…
- By: Sonya Singh
- May 1, 2026 April 30, 2026
- 08:58
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