The Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Ontario is closely monitoring administrative risk and pension plan sponsors’ geopolitical concerns in 2025, says Andrew Fung, the organization’s…
Heading into 2025, the workplace mental-health landscape in Canada continues to transform and grow. Employers continue to recognize that prioritizing mental health is a critical…
The majority (92 per cent) of U.S. employers offer some sort of educational benefit, with the most common being tuition assistance/repayment programs, according to a…
The Canadian Sustainability Standards Board has released its sustainability disclosure standards that align with global sustainability disclosure guidelines, while addressing specific Canadian circumstances. The framework…
From the unlocking of pension benefits in Nova Scotia to new pay transparency rules in Ontario, stories about pension and employment legislation caught the eyes…
In an increasingly polarized world, discussing politics in the workplace can be harmful to employees and negatively impact company culture, says Jasmine Escalera, a career…
The mental health of Canadian workers has dropped below levels last seen at the start of the coronavirus pandemic, driven by a steep decline in…
The OPSEU Pension Trust has reduced its financed emissions intensity by 11 per cent when compared to 2022, according to the investment organization’s latest climate…
Employers can take a proactive role in supporting employee mental health during the holidays through early intervention, communication and making wellness resources easily accessible, says…
An article on the federal government’s decision to transfer a $1.9 billion public pension surplus to general revenue was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com this…
The Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec is investing $335 million in TerraPact, a U.S.-based firm that owns and operates ground leases and rights of…
According to Statistics Canada, 80 per cent of Canadian public sector workers benefit from a respectable, life-long pension. However, for many private sector employees the…
Between 2019 and 2023, chronic disease drug claims increased much faster among younger plan members compared to older generations, according to a new report by…
Mergers and acquisitions can give rise to many legal and financial complexities related to executive compensation. “The key thing from acquirers’ point of view is…
Investment management fees for open-end real assets funds can reach as high as 20 per cent, while median fees cost institutional investors either 10 per…
Eliminating sick notes for Canadian employees would help remove the administrative burden for both employers and medical professionals, while also improving workplace trust, says Olivia Cicchini,…
Nearly half (46 per cent) of Canadian employers say they plan to add new permanent positions in the first half of 2025, while 49 per…
Employers can ensure employees remain safe during holiday celebrations through a combination of communication and robust human resources policies. “I think most companies are at…
The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board has confirmed the departure of Frank Su as managing director and head of Asian private equity, effective immediately. In…
While a third (34 per cent) of Canadians aged 18 to 34 say an inheritance from their parents is crucial to meeting their retirement goals,…
Evolving expectations, a shifting interest rate environment and the need to manage increasingly large asset bases for performance and for national and societal impact are…
Treating obesity with all available evidence-based tools ultimately costs less than not treating it, according to panellists during a webinar hosted by Benefits Canada and…
The federal government’s recent decision to transfer a $1.9 billion surplus from the Public Service Pension Plan to its general revenue is within its purview, says…
Almost two-thirds (61 per cent) of U.S. employers have implemented a formal policy that requires employees in the office for a minimum number of days…
Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland says today’s fall economic statement will remove the cap that currently restricts Canadian pension funds from owning more than 30 per…