An article on the suspension of the board chair at the Colleges of Applied Arts and Technology pension plan was the most-read article on BenefitsCanada.com this past week. Here are the top five human resources, benefits, pension and investment stories of the last week: 1. CAAT pension plan’s board chair suspended following senior executives’ departure […]
Just 48 per cent of working Canadians say they have an employer-sponsored pension plan, according to a new survey by IG Wealth Management. The survey, which polled more than 1,300 workers, found just 11 per cent of non-retired Canadians know how much annual income they’ll need in retirement and nearly half saying they don’t know. […]
Canadian gig workers now earn more than a third (38 per cent) of their income from gig work, up from 15 per cent last year, according to a new survey by Securian Canada. The survey, which polled more than 2,000 gig workers in Canada, found 18 per cent reported relying on gig work for their […]
Montrusco Bolton Investments Inc. has transitioned to a majority employee-ownership structure, with more than 70 per cent of employees now holding equity in the firm. The decision reflects a desire to more closely align employees with clients as the firm enters a new phase of scale and maturity, says Sylvain Boulé, the firm’s president and […]
Older Canadians’ retirement confidence is dropping amid longer life expectancies and a rising percentage of employees who continue to work past age 65, according to a new survey by the National Institute on Ageing at Toronto Metropolitan University. The survey, which polled more than 6,000 Canadians aged 50 and older, found one in five (22 […]
An article on Skip’s enhanced fertility and mental-health coverage was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com this past week. Here are the top five human resources, benefits, pension and investment stories of the last week: 1. Skip delivering enhanced fertility, mental-health coverage 2. Caisse acquiring minority stake in private credit platform, Ontario Teachers’ joins funding round […]
In 2025, many organizations took steps to address an uncertain economy while responding to changing pressures. Looking ahead to 2026, there are some trends and areas of priority that might feel awfully familiar to those of previous years. However, they’re showing up in different ways than in the more recent past. Cost sustainability Many organizations […]
An article on the Quebec government’s adoption of legislation for variable payment life annuities was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com this past week. Here are the top five human resources, benefits, pension and investment stories of the last week: 1. Quebec adopts VPLA legislation 2. What employers need to know about provincial changes to sick […]
The Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan has surpassed 500,000 members, including more than 300,000 active members, giving it one of the highest active-to-retired ratios among Canada’s major pension plans. The milestone was reached in late December and reflects the plan’s continued growth alongside Ontario’s health-care sector, according to a press release. Read: HOOPP opening to Ontario […]
Tourism Kingston is supporting employee financial well-being and retirement readiness with a new group registered retirement savings plan. The program, provided by the Empire Life Insurance Co., provides members with streamlined investment options that align with their retirement timelines, says Claire Matthews, the organization’s people and culture coordinator. “It’s a fully digital experience and it’s […]