Dress up pension communications for better impact
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- February 12, 2019 March 3, 2025
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Pooled fund pension managers post negative return for Q4 2018
The final quarter of 2018 was choppy for pension managers’ pooled funds as they posted a median return of negative 5.6 per cent, contributing to the…
- By: Staff
- January 25, 2019 September 13, 2019
- 16:15
A primer on the incoming CPP/QPP enhancements
In 2016, the Government of Canada reached an agreement with the provinces that provides for significant enhancements to the Canada Pension Plan, with an announcement of…
- November 27, 2018 September 13, 2019
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Editorial: Getting financially schooled
In my formative school years, it was mandatory for all students to learn cooking, carpentry and typing, among other non-academic pursuits. While I’m certainly grateful…
- By: Jennifer Paterson
- November 23, 2018 March 11, 2021
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Important considerations in DB pension communications
In the midst of financial literacy month, what does education look like in a defined benefit world where plan members don’t have to actively make investment…
- By: Yaelle Gang, the Canadian Investment Review
- November 19, 2018 September 13, 2019
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Data, personas and generational focus keys to successful benefits, pension communication
It’s a constant challenge for employers to ensure their plan members understand and appreciate the pension and benefits programs available to them. It isn’t easy, but employers…
- November 13, 2018 September 13, 2019
- 08:30
Latest CAPSA consultation looks at electronic pension communication
The Canadian Association of Pension Supervisory Authorities has released a draft revision of its guideline No. 2, which looks at electronic communication in the pension industry. The…
- By: Staff
- November 6, 2018 September 13, 2019
- 09:20
Award winners discuss paths to improving employees’ well-being
These days, peace of mind is hard to come by, but the employers at the 2018 Workplace Benefits Awards roundtable centred their discussion around the…
- By: Martha Porado
- November 2, 2018 September 13, 2019
- 09:15
Action on financial wellness nabs Niagara Casinos award win
Niagara Casinos’ multi-pronged approach and leveraging of company resources to promote financial literacy among employees contributed to its award for financial wellness at Benefits Canada’s 2018 Workplace…
- By: Martha Porado
- October 26, 2018 September 13, 2019
- 09:00
Coca-Cola wins big for successfully communicating complex pension transition
Coca-Cola Refreshments Canada learned the key to communication is using a medium and message that employees will understand, a lesson that secured the organization’s win for best pension communications…
- By: Martha Porado
- October 17, 2018 September 13, 2019
- 09:00
The real reason some staff don’t contribute to workplace savings plans
Take the free money. This is my regular mantra for employees in employer-sponsored retirement plans. But many employees don’t enrol in company-sponsored plans or don’t take the…
- October 16, 2018 September 13, 2019
- 08:30
Who are the winners of the 2018 Workplace Benefits Awards?
Benefits Canada honoured winners across 11 categories at the 2018 Workplace Benefits Awards in Toronto on Thursday. In a room at the Arcadian Loft, more than 100…
- By: Staff
- October 12, 2018 September 13, 2019
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CAPSA’s proposed DC pension guideline requires further clarification: CLHIA
While the Canadian Life and Health Insurance Association generally supports the Canadian Association of Pension Supervisory Authorities’ proposed guideline on defined contribution pension plans, certain areas require further clarification.…
- By: Staff
- September 12, 2018 September 13, 2019
- 09:00
How the CMHC closed its DC pension and returned to a DB plan
The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. is having déjà vu. After closing its defined benefit plan to new members in 2013 and introducing a defined…
- By: Martha Porado
- September 7, 2018 March 11, 2021
- 08:59
Which companies are finalists in the 2018 Workplace Benefits Awards?
Benefits Canada is proud to announce the list of finalists for the upcoming 2018 Workplace Benefits Awards. Winners across 10 categories will be announced at a…
- By: Staff
- August 31, 2018 September 13, 2019
- 09:00
A road map to clarity on the multi-employer pension plan promise
While there are nuances, I consider a target-benefit plan to be one that determines benefits to members on a defined benefit basis while setting out…
- By: Joe Nunes
- August 10, 2018 September 13, 2019
- 08:53
CAPSA consulting on variable benefits, fee disclosure in DC plans
The Canadian Association of Pension Supervisory Authorities’ latest consultation is seeking feedback on amendments to its guideline No. 8 for defined contribution pension plans, focusing on considerations around…
- By: Staff
- August 7, 2018 September 13, 2019
- 09:00
Tips for engaging employees in plan design changes
When employers are making changes, such as introducing a new benefits or pension offering, scaling back health benefits or changing plan design, it’s important to engage employees and give them…
- July 10, 2018 September 13, 2019
- 08:30
A look at three trends in pension plan design
Plan sponsors often say they’re quite happy with their retirement savings plans. But is that position good enough to ensure an organization’s plan is competitive and…
- July 3, 2018 September 13, 2019
- 08:30
Pension plan administrator satisfaction with OSFI on the rise
Pension plan administrators’ overall satisfaction with the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions is on the rise, according to a new survey. The survey, commissioned…
- By: Staff
- June 21, 2018 September 13, 2019
- 16:00
Creating a thriving workplace with data, personalized employee benefits
Some organizations are unique. Their employees are genuinely excited to be at work and an undercurrent of energy and vitality permeates the air. They’ve transformed the…
- May 29, 2018 September 13, 2019
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iA Financial Group rolls out retirement website to all plan members
iA Financial Group is rolling out its retirement website to all group and individual plan members. The website, which aims to help people prepare for…
- By: Staff
- May 16, 2018 September 13, 2019
- 09:37
Pension communication errors can lead to surprise costs for plan sponsors
Pension plan sponsors can save money by ensuring their plan texts and other communications materials are free of mistakes, says Mitch Frazer, a partner and the chair…
- By: Martha Porado
- May 14, 2018 September 13, 2019
- 16:32
CAAT to introduce new DB plan
The Colleges of Applied Arts and Technology pension plan is looking to launch a new defined benefit pension plan that will be available to workplaces…
- By: Staff
- April 30, 2018 September 13, 2019
- 11:09
Pension benefits major factor in accepting a job: survey
More than three-quarters (78 per cent) of North American employees and retirees with pension plans said the availability of those benefits was a major factor in deciding…
- By: Staff
- April 19, 2018 September 13, 2019
- 11:24