Gen Y too upbeat about retirement, Fixed income restructuring on the horizon, Brand drug cards: Some plan observations, Meet an Advisory Board Member, Market Watch and more

  • By: Staff
  • March 1, 2014 September 13, 2019
  • 07:00
CPP expansion debate heats up

The debate about whether to increase the size of the Canada Pension Plan (CPP) benefits through higher contributions is heating up as the country awaits an important meeting of the finance ministers where the issue will be on the agenda. While some say an expanded CPP will provide retirement security for all Canadians, others argue that it will end up subsidizing people who don’t need help.

CPPIB’s international growth to continue

The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB) will continue to invest internationally, according to president and CEO Mark Wiseman.

  • By: Staff
  • September 27, 2013 September 13, 2019
  • 10:26
Changing demographics leads to more absenteeism

Demographic forces are helping drive up the Canadian workforce's reported absence rates, according to a report.

  • By: Staff
  • September 25, 2013 September 13, 2019
  • 08:47
Ontario pension system needs major reform

After five years of piecemeal changes, Ontario’s pension system now requires substantial reform in order to resolve serious issues such as the scarcity of workplace pension plans in the private sector.

  • By: Staff
  • August 28, 2013 September 13, 2019
  • 15:10
Canada needs more sustainable pension options

With its aging population and growing longevity, Canada needs to overhaul its public and private pension systems in order to secure the future of new retirees, according to a fresh report.

  • By: Staff
  • August 9, 2013 September 13, 2019
  • 14:25
As longevity increases, retirement savings fall short

As longevity increases and workplace pension plans decline, an alarming number of Canadians believe they are better equipped for a long retirement than they actually are—and few know how much money they will need to put aside.

Pharmacare integration can improve performance

Canada's provincial pharmacare systems have flaws not found in other developed countries that could be addressed by integrating prescription drug coverage into the broader healthcare system, according to a report.

  • By: Staff
  • June 14, 2013 September 13, 2019
  • 10:58
Concerning matters

Plan sponsors and industry experts get to the bottom of their concerns at the 2013 Benefits & Pensions Summit in Toronto: employee health and retirement

Low Rates: No End In Sight

C.D. Howe study calls for another 10 years of the same.

  • By: Staff
  • May 30, 2013 September 13, 2019
  • 13:57