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January 2012

Capital accumulation plans

Within Canada and around the world, the conversion of DB plans to DC plans has been accelerating as plan sponsors look to reduce their pension…

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Out with the old, in with the new is the mantra for the new year…but when it comes to pension reform, we’re facing the same…

Health/wellness

When an employee becomes mentally ill, where do the employer’s responsibilities begin and end? And what role does the employee play in achieving a successful…

Research carried out in conjunction with Aon Hewitt’s Best Employers in Canada study shows a link between highly engaged employees and improved health and overall…

Lifestyle health coaching programs have been used extensively in the U.S. and other countries for more than 15 years to provide health improvement services to…

Other

The Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) is on a mission to help its employees become stronger leaders. Benefits Canada spoke with Mary Karamanos, senior…

At the turn of the 21st century, the Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) was in the midst of a shift in its corporate strategy.

Governance/legislation

With the federal government introducing pooled registered pension plans (PRPPs), the future of pensions is top of mind for plan sponsors and providers. We asked…

Health benefits

With any financial product, a lack of industry standardization often causes confusion within the marketplace. No product within the benefits market today could be more…