Nearly nine in 10 (88 per cent) of global employers agree artificial intelligence will require their workforce to develop new skills and rank human capabilities such as adaptability, leadership and change management as the most critical drivers of success in the next three years, according to a new survey by Aon. The survey, which polled […]
Retirement income outcomes for capital accumulation plan members dipped in the first quarter of 2026, amid market volatility and ongoing geopolitical tensions, according to a new report by Eckler Ltd. The consultancy’s latest CAP income tracker found a typical male CAP member retiring at the end of March 2026 achieved a gross income replacement ratio […]
The funded status of a typical Canadian defined benefit pension plan decreased on a going-concern basis and solvency basis during the first quarter of 2026, according to a new report by Normandin Beaudry. It found the average going-concern ratio decreased from 132 per cent to 129 per cent, while the average solvency ratio dropped from […]
An article on Ottawa Community Housing Corp.’s benefits communication strategy 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. Ottawa Community Housing Corp. communicating employee benefits through monthly awareness campaigns 2. Only 27% of Canadian companies have a […]
The Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec is reporting $226 billion in climate action investments as at Dec. 31, 2025, towards a goal of $400 billion by 2030. The investment organization’s latest sustainable investing report noted it aims to accelerate the decarbonization of companies and the economy by investing in companies that integrate the […]
The Toronto Transit Commission Pension Plan is appointing Marie Desrochers as vice-president of strategy and enablement. Prior to joining the TTC Pension Plan, Desrochers held a series of progressive roles in Sun Life Financial Inc.’s defined benefit pension plan solutions practice, including assistant vice-president of client relationships, director of client relationships and associate director. Read: […]
For every dollar invested in integrated mental-health coverage and care, $1.50 is returned through lower mental-health claims by year two, even before accounting for the impacts of absenteeism or disability, according to a new report by Greenshield. The report — which drew on several sources, including reports by the Mental Health Commission of Canada, 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 vehicle. This includes the introduction of a minimum contribution rate of two per cent of salary and the possibility of closing inactive accounts in certain situations, according to a statement […]
More than eight in 10 (84 per cent) employers say artificial intelligence is starting to affect their succession planning, according to a new survey by Robert Half Canada Inc. The survey, which polled 1,500 hiring managers across six professional fields in Canada, found more than half (54 per cent) of employers have accelerated their promotion timelines for […]
The funded status of a typical defined benefit pension plan increased on a solvency basis but decreased on an accounting basis in January, according to a new report by Telus Health. The monthly pension index found the typical DB plan increased from 100 per cent on Jan. 1 to 101.7 per cent on Jan. 31 […]