Time warp: 2012 Drug Plan Report
Back in the 1980s, when I worked in my father’s pharmacy, everything was fair game from a drug reimbursement standpoint. It’s incredible to think that,…
Back in the 1980s, when I worked in my father’s pharmacy, everything was fair game from a drug reimbursement standpoint. It’s incredible to think that,…
Rising drug plan costs, tighter restrictions on government-paid medical coverage, more employees working past age 65—all of these factors will play a role in driving…
Infertility is on the rise in Canada, as various studies referenced in the March 2012 issue of Human Reproduction indicate. In 2009/10, 16% of heterosexual…
Benefits fraud comes in several forms, including fraudulent claims for health services and disability fraud targeting both employer-sponsored disability insurance and workers’ compensation benefits.
It’s becoming increasingly clear that social media and technology are offering new ways for DC plan sponsors to connect with their members in a more…
In 2011, the Ontario government announced measures offering temporary solvency relief for eligible public sector pension plans that are less than 90% funded. A number…
Many DB pension plan sponsors in Canada are revising their investment strategies to focus more on risk management in order to better manage funded status,…
The reality that Canadians are not saving enough for retirement has sparked the idea of reforming the pension system. Speakers at the 2012 DC Plan…
More important today than ever before is having a retirement savings portfolio that’s balanced between capital preservation and capital accumulation. To help members achieve this,…
Governance remains a crucial issue in the management of a DC plan. Two speakers at the 2012 DC Plan Summit, held in Mont Tremblant, Que.,…
It’s becoming increasingly clear that social media and technology are offering new ways for DC plan sponsors to connect with their members in a more…
During this period of reform, there’s been a lot of discussion about how to improve pension coverage across Canada, and how to keep the current…
The retirement dreams of many Canadians are in jeopardy. The uncertain and volatile markets have robbed plan members of confidence in their retirement savings, including…
In a way, Frank Swedlove is in the security business. Indirectly, he helps Canadians with life, health and retirement issues as president of the Canadian…
In Canada, the majority of people who smoke are of working age. According to Statistics Canada’s 2010 Canadian Community Health Survey, almost three-quarters of Canadian…
Is Canada finally facing the reality that meaningful pension reform can no longer be delayed?
Leo de Bever talks about the career lessons that have helped to shape AIMCo’s path. How has your work as an economist helped you in…
More important today than ever before is having a retirement savings portfolio that’s balanced between capital preservation and capital accumulation. To help members achieve this,…
Pension fund sponsors currently have a golden opportunity to take an unhurried, penetrating look at real estate investment: to determine whether to make the investment…
In Canada, the majority of people who smoke are of working age. According to Statistics Canada’s 2010 Canadian Community Health Survey, almost three-quarters of Canadian…
