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Group of DB pension plans release educational video for financial literacy month
To celebrate Financial Literacy Month, a consortium of public sector defined benefit pension plan sponsors are releasing an informational video designed to educate their plan members…
- By: Staff
- November 18, 2021 November 18, 2021
- 10:30
ACPM urging Retraite Québec to address recovery measures timing in draft pension amendment
The Association of Canadian Pension Management is calling on Retraite Québec to review its draft amendment of a regulation governing supplemental pension plans. In a…
- By: Staff
- November 16, 2021 November 16, 2021
- 15:00
Award finalists discuss mental health, enhanced communications amid pandemic
More than 19 months into the coronavirus pandemic, employers are focusing on enhanced mental-health offerings and streamlined communications for their benefits and pension plans. During a…
- By: Blake Wolfe
- November 1, 2021 October 29, 2021
- 09:00
Top 5 HR, pension and benefits stories of the week
A story looking at the award-winning strategy behind Canadian Forest Products Ltd.’s ongoing support for employees’ savings and retirement goals took the top spot over…
- By: Staff
- October 29, 2021 October 29, 2021
- 09:00
Canfor wins award for educating employees on retirement savings
Canadian Forest Products Ltd.’s ongoing support for employees’ savings and retirement goals resulted in a win in the Financial wellness category at Benefits Canada’s 2021…
- By: Blake Wolfe
- October 25, 2021 October 24, 2021
- 09:00
Scotiabank awarded for making pension statements more accessible
Scotiabank’s focus on making essential pension information more accessible to plan members was recognized at Benefits Canada’s 2021 Workplace Benefits Awards on Oct. 14. The bank won…
- By: Blake Wolfe
- October 22, 2021 October 22, 2021
- 09:00
Who are the winners of the 2021 Workplace Benefits Awards?
Benefits Canada is thrilled to announce the winners of the 2021 Workplace Benefits Awards. At a virtual roundtable and awards ceremony on Thursday, 23 finalists gathered to discuss their leading benefits and…
- By: Staff
- October 15, 2021 October 15, 2021
- 09:05
2021 Top 50 DC Plans Report: Refreshing pension plans to boost engagement, outcomes
While renovation shows on television tend to take a sledgehammer to every surface in a house for dramatic effect, there’s another way. Defined contribution pension…
- By: Melissa Dunne
- October 15, 2021 November 3, 2021
- 08:57
Focusing on TDF glide paths as migration from DB to DC plans continue
The selection of a target-date fund glide path is more crucial than ever as the migration from DB to DC pension plans continues. Since its…
- By: Michael McKiernan
- October 15, 2021 November 8, 2021
- 08:55
Helping employees understand the benefits of delaying CPP/QPP
The old adage “good things come to those who wait” is especially true of Canada and Quebec Pension Plan benefits. A $1,000 monthly CPP/QPP benefit…
- By: Blake Wolfe
- October 15, 2021 October 14, 2021
- 08:54
Bâtirente appointing Éric Filion as CEO
Bâtirente is naming Éric Filion (pictured) as chief executive officer, effective Oct. 6. He’ll take over the position from Daniel Simard, who is retiring after 25…
- By: Staff
- September 17, 2021 September 20, 2021
- 09:00
How can pension plan sponsors help women hit their retirement readiness stride?
Preparing financially for retirement is a marathon filled with many obstacles along the way to a constantly shifting finish line. Even in 2021, female employees…
- By: Melissa Dunne
- September 17, 2021 September 16, 2021
- 08:54
Which employers are finalists in the 2021 Workplace Benefits Awards?
Benefits Canada is pleased to announce the finalists of the 2021 Workplace Benefits Awards. This year’s entry and judging process took place during the second year of the coronavirus…
- By: Staff
- September 7, 2021 October 15, 2021
- 09:00
FSRA seeking input on draft guidance for communication of pension enforcement actions
The Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Ontario is seeking feedback on proposed guidance detailing how and when it publishes information about enforcement proceedings and investigations,…
- By: Staff
- August 13, 2021 August 12, 2021
- 09:05
Court of appeal decision highlights importance of clear pension communications
A recent Saskatchewan Court of Appeal decision illustrates the importance of clear communications from pension administrators seeking to avoid liability from lawsuits by claimants alleging…
- By: Julius Melnitzer
- August 13, 2021 August 13, 2021
- 09:01
2021 Consultants Report: Pandemic changing plan sponsor, consultant relationships
The past year and a half has been characterized by marked change. The move to remote work, industry layoffs and the desire for more robust…
- By: Leah Golob
- August 13, 2021 August 11, 2021
- 08:56
2021 CAP Member Survey: How are CAP members faring during coronavirus?
For the past 15 years, Benefits Canada’s CAP Member Survey has taken the pulse of capital accumulation plan members’ retirement readiness, their knowledge, confidence and…
- By: Jennifer Paterson
- August 13, 2021 August 11, 2021
- 08:55
CIA updating guidance for pension windup, solvency valuations
The Canadian Institute of Actuaries is updating its process for releasing guidance regarding assumptions for hypothetical pension windup and solvency valuations. For quarterly guidance relating…
- By: Staff
- August 5, 2021 August 5, 2021
- 09:00
Canada’s pension plan sponsors prioritizing governance, but more work to be done: survey
While the majority of Canadian pension and retirement savings plan sponsors view governance as a top priority, 24 per cent said they haven’t conducted a…
- By: Blake Wolfe
- August 3, 2021 August 3, 2021
- 09:00
FSRA issuing guidance on pension plan administrator responsibilities
The Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Ontario is releasing final interpretation guidance to support the role and responsibilities of pension plan administrators. The guidance, an updated…
- By: Staff
- July 30, 2021 July 29, 2021
- 09:00
More plan sponsors meeting members’ retirement goals in 2021: survey
A majority (72 per cent) of plan sponsors believe their retirement savings plan is meeting its goals this year, up from roughly 66 per cent…
- By: Staff
- July 29, 2021 July 29, 2021
- 09:00
U.S. employees lacking access to financial wellness programs: survey
A majority (63 per cent) of U.S. employees said their employer doesn’t offer a financial wellness program, according to a new survey by the Defined…
- By: Staff
- July 27, 2021 July 27, 2021
- 15:00
CAAT DBplus pension welcoming more members of Canadian legal community
The College of Applied Arts and Technology’s DBplus pension plan is welcoming more members of Canada’s legal community through an affinity agreement between the pension…
- By: Blake Wolfe
- July 20, 2021 July 26, 2021
- 09:00
Expert panel: How plan sponsors can help make retirement, pensions more equitable
Diversity, equity and inclusion is top of mind for many plan sponsors these days. And, while issues around retirement and pensions likely aren’t the key focus…
- By: Jason Malone
- July 13, 2021 July 13, 2021
- 09:00