During a recent transition between record keepers, KPMG in Canada focused on keeping communications with employees human and simple, including what to say, when to…
Understanding retirement savers’ views, concerns and points of stress related to their financial lives allows the industry to build investment solutions and craft communications strategies…
On balance, Canadians believe they’re meeting their ambitions, including investment- and financial-related goals, said Michael Keaveney, client portfolio manager in total investment solutions at CIBC Asset…
A workforce that’s sprawled across the country is pushing Simon Cabral (pictured centre), former director of global defined contribution plans at Scotiabank, to employ a…
For defined contribution plan members, the ultimate positive DC experience is understanding the plan provisions, knowing what decisions to make, feeling confident about making well-informed…
The equity risk in target-date funds has been increasing substantially over the last decade, creating a ‘silent risk shift,’ according to Jafer Naqvi, managing director…
By slotting alternative assets into portfolio offerings, Saskatchewan’s Public Employees Pension Plan is incorporating an element of the defined benefit pension plan model, according to…
The Canadian Association of Pension Supervisory Authorities’ updated capital accumulation plan guideline led CPP Investments to sharpen accountability and governance risk globally, according to Marina…
An article on an Ontario judges’ association’s lawsuit against their pension plan sponsor was the most-read article on BenefitsCanada.com this past week. Here are the…
In its 2026 budget, the Quebec government said it intends to enhance the appeal of voluntary retirement savings plans amid low uptake of the savings…
More than half (56 per cent) of plan members say email is the most effective way to communicate with them about their savings plans, according…
In its sophomore year under the Employee Savings Survey banner, Benefits Canada’s annual check in with plan members about their financial priorities and the condition of…
Canadian plan members reported a significant drop in the amount they believe they need to retire — from roughly $1.4 million in 2023, 2024 and…
While the percentage of plan members who describe their personal financial situation as significantly or somewhat better than last year decreased from 42 per cent…
In its 2026 budget on Thursday, the Ontario government proposed doubling the pension benefits guarantee fund’s monthly guarantee limit from $1,500 to $3,000 for all…
Methodology improvements are pushing the life expectancy of Canadian retirees and surviving spouses by roughly one year to age 65 as of Jan. 1, 2024,…
On average, women retire with 27 per cent less savings than men, according to a new report from Sun Life Financial Inc. The report, based…
An article on the structural barriers Indigenous women continue to face in workplace retirement plans and benefits programs was the most-read article on BenefitsCanada.com this…
An article on Derek Dobson’s departure from the Colleges of Applied Arts and Technology’s pension plan was the most-read article on BenefitsCanada.com this past week.…
Indigenous women in Canada continue to face structural barriers to workplace retirement plans and benefits programs, driven by employment instability, eligibility rules and traditional benefits…
The bankruptcy of the Hudson Bay Co. and subsequent loss of promised supplemental employee/executive retirement plan benefits to executives has caused many to rethink the…
Young Canadians are redefining how they think about retirement, with many expecting to work longer and prioritizing flexibility and work-life balance in their careers, according…
Employers can improve women’s financial security by recognizing gender differences and improving pension contribution and benefits structures, says Kadie Philp, commissioner and chief administrative officer…
An article on how legislative changes in Alberta are impacting employer-sponsored benefits plans was the most-read article on BenefitsCanada.com this past week. Here are the…
Employers can reinforce the value of their workplace retirement plans by communicating to plan members about the importance of having money later versus money now,…