Archives October 2017

October 2017

Benefits Canada News

It’s hard not to feel at least some sympathy for an Alberta dental graduate coming out of school with $400,000 in debt. In response to…

When Toronto-based FreshBooks moved into its first office in 2007, key workplace perks for employees — many of whom were in their early 20s —…

In late June, the Quebec government revealed plans to issue tenders for generic drugs in order to lower costs incurred by the provincial prescription drug…

One year after the federal government unveiled legislation that would allow federally regulated employers to offer target-benefit pension plans, the proposal has stalled in the…

As pension plans grapple with what to do about environmental, social and governance factors, Quebec-based fund Bâtirente offers some guidance on the options available. It…

A newly hired business graduate, predicted by senior managers of a major bank to have significant potential, left the organization after one year. He sued…

The environment for pension plans in Canada has changed dramatically in recent years, and the challenges facing plan sponsors are multiplying. The good news is…

The Netherlands has long had a reputation for having a strong two-pillar retirement system that provides retirees with an income replacement rate of at least…

While defined benefit pensions often make headlines when a company is struggling, there has traditionally been less of a focus on retiree benefits plans. The…

As the broader legislative and societal underpinnings related to marijuana use undergo rapid shifts, employers and the courts are adapting. It seems almost every month…