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1 in 3 Canadians doubt they’ll meet retirement savings target: survey

Canadians believe they’ll need an average of $1.7 million to retire comfortably, up from $1.54 million in 2024, and more than a third say they’re…

  • By: Staff
  • February 27, 2026 February 27, 2026
  • 15:00

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

An article on the impact of a discrimination lawsuit against a bureau of the Canadian Broadcasting Corp. was the most-read article on BenefitsCanada.com this past…

  • By: Staff
  • February 27, 2026 February 26, 2026
  • 09:00
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OMERS returns 6%, improves funded status in 2025: report

The Ontario Municipal Employees’ Retirement System earned a six per cent net investment return in 2025, generating $8.2 billion in net investment income, according to…

  • By: Staff
  • February 26, 2026 February 25, 2026
  • 09:00
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Strong equity markets boosting CAP outcomes in Q4 2025: report

Strong equity markets, supported by two additional U.S. Federal Reserve rate cuts and continued momentum across sectors related to artificial intelligence, strengthened retirement income outcomes…

  • By: Staff
  • February 25, 2026 February 23, 2026
  • 09:00
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41% of Canadian employees believe their contributions will be enough for retirement: survey

Nearly half (48 per cent) of Canadian employees are contributing as much as they can afford to their workplace retirement plans, but only 41 per…

  • By: Staff
  • February 24, 2026 February 23, 2026
  • 09:00
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74% of Canadians say inflation is hurting retirement plans: survey

Nearly three-quarters (74 per cent) of Canadians say rising inflation has increased concerns about having enough money saved for retirement, according to a new survey…

  • By: Staff
  • February 20, 2026 February 20, 2026
  • 15:00
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Top 5 HR, benefits, pension and investment stories of the week

An article on the ongoing governance crisis at the Colleges of Applied Arts and Technology’s pension plan was the most-read article on BenefitsCanada.com this past…

  • By: Staff
  • February 20, 2026 February 19, 2026
  • 09:00
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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
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FSRA releases final guidance on Ontario’s target-benefit pension plan framework

The Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Ontario’s supervisory guidance on the province’s target-benefit pension plan framework is now finalized. The guidance, which will be reviewed…

  • By: Staff
  • February 17, 2026 February 13, 2026
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SHEPP’s Alison McKay to retire in June, board launches search for new CEO

The Saskatchewan Healthcare Employees’ Pension Plan is preparing for a leadership transition, with Alison McKay set to retire as chief executive officer on June 26,…

  • By: Staff
  • February 17, 2026 February 13, 2026
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CAAT pension plan returns 16% in 2019, well-positioned to weather coronavirus storm

CAAT places Derek Dobson on administrative leave, appoints acting CEO

The Colleges of Applied Arts and Technology’s pension plan is placing chief executive officer Derek Dobson on administrative leave and appointing Kevin Fahey as acting…

  • By: Staff
  • February 13, 2026 February 17, 2026
  • 15:00

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

An article on the removal of the board chair at the Colleges of Applied Arts and Technology pension plan was the most-read article on BenefitsCanada.com…

  • By: Staff
  • February 13, 2026 February 12, 2026
  • 09:00
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Global pension assets rise 9.6% year over year, driven by DC plans: report

Global pension assets reached a record US$68.3 trillion in 2025, rising 9.6 per cent year over year, with defined contribution savings continuing to drive growth,…

  • By: Staff
  • February 12, 2026 February 9, 2026
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Munich Re promoting financial offerings with wellness fair

For the fourth year in a row, Munich Re Group is hosting a wellness fair to promote and highlight the financial well-being offerings available to…

ACPM asking feds for greater retirement savings pooling and portability

Allowing increased retirement savings pooling and portability can help improve efficiency, as well as pension plan member retention and continuity, according to a policy recommendation…

  • By: Staff
  • May 15, 2026 May 13, 2026
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Combining innovations in DC plan design can dramatically improve retirement readiness: report

The combination of several innovations in defined contribution pension plan design can dramatically improve retirement readiness across income levels, according to a new report by…

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

An article on a recent Ontario Superior Court decision related to surplus pension assets was the most-read article on BenefitsCanada.com this past week. Here are…

  • By: Staff
  • May 22, 2026 May 21, 2026
  • 09:00

Court decision in surplus pension case has no precedent for plan sponsors

A recent Ontario Superior Court decision related to surplus pension assets was a rubber stamp of the monitor’s recommendations, rather than a decision with precedential…

Permanent EOT legislation providing incentive for employers, supporting wealth distribution: expert

The federal government’s recent announcement that it will make the employee ownership trust tax exemption permanent is a major incentive for employers to transition their…

2026 Vancouver Benefits Summit: Evolving benefits to support women’s health and wealth

Workplace benefits plans can play a crucial role in improving women’s health outcomes, but many haven’t yet evolved to recognize the unique health needs and…

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

An article on British Columbia’s updated pension standards, including the introduction of auto-escalation for defined contribution pension plans, was the most-read article on BenefitsCanada.com this past…

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…

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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