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CAPSA’s draft CAP guideline alters industry standards, say ACPM, CLHIA, PIAC

The Association of Canadian Pension Management, the Canadian Life and Health Insurance Association and the Pension Investment Association of Canada say the Canadian Association of…

  • By: Staff
  • August 10, 2023 August 9, 2023
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Wildfires crystallizing threats of catastrophic climate change for pension plan administrators

British Columbia’s wildfires have crystallized the threats pension plan administrators across that province face from catastrophic climate change events, says Damara Kiceniuk, senior risk analyst…

FSRA appoints Andrew Fung as acting EVP of pensions

The Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Ontario is appointing Andrew Fung as acting executive vice-president of pensions. Fung joined the provincial regulator in 2018 as…

  • By: Staff
  • August 8, 2023 March 20, 2024
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How DC plan sponsors can prevent a Muslim pension gap

With the Muslim population steadily growing in Canada, employers that offer defined contribution pension plans can avoid unintentionally creating a pension gap by providing these…

New federal legislation around missing pension plan members should include ongoing plans: ACPM

In response to the federal government’s consultation on draft amendments to pension legislation pertaining to the transfer of unclaimed benefits for missing plan members, the Association…

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  • August 1, 2023 August 1, 2023
  • 15:00

U.S. government launching initiative to encourage more employee ownership

The U.S. Department of Labor is launching an employee ownership initiative to encourage more employers and employees to take advantage of these opportunities. The new…

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  • July 26, 2023 July 25, 2023
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Approaches to climate scenario analysis could create challenges for investors: study

Approaches to climate scenario analysis are currently based on “implausible” assumptions that could delay action and create fiduciary duty challenges for investors, according to a…

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Feds’ plan to discontinue Canada mortgage bonds may limit pension funds’ abilities to mitigate risk: PIAC

The federal government’s plan to consolidate Canada mortgage bonds into the Government of Canada bond program could limit pension funds’ ability to mitigate risk through…

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  • July 24, 2023 July 21, 2023
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Top 5 HR, benefits, pension and investment stories of the week

An article on how global pension funds compare in terms of transparency was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com over the last week. Here are the five…

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  • July 21, 2023 July 21, 2023
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U.S. gen X workers falling short of retirement savings targets: report

While more than half (55 per cent) of U.S. generation X employees participate in an employer-sponsored retirement savings plan, nearly two-thirds of men (62 per…

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  • July 20, 2023 July 19, 2023
  • 09:00
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Five Canadian pension funds receive top scores for transparency: benchmark

Five Canadian pension funds are among the most transparent in the world, according to the global pension transparency benchmark, a collaboration between Top1000funds.com and CEM…

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  • July 19, 2023 July 19, 2023
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What does the Thames Water debacle mean for investment risk management?

As Thames Water Utilities Ltd. came under fire this month for its financial mismanagement and poor environmental record, the debacle highlights institutional investors’ responsibilities around…

  • July 18, 2023 July 17, 2023
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U.K. legislation aims to increase DC pension savings

The U.K. government is introducing legislation that aims to increase defined contribution pension plan savings by more than £1,000 a year in retirement for the…

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  • July 17, 2023 July 14, 2023
  • 09:00
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Top 5 HR, benefits, pension and investment stories of the week

An article on the Canada Post Corp. pension plan’s 2022 results was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com over the last week. Here are the five most…

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  • July 14, 2023 July 13, 2023
  • 09:00

Is the single-employer DB pension plan dead or merely modernizing for the future?

Predictions of the demise of defined benefit pension plans are premature. The reality is DB is still alive and well in the public sector, with…

Alberta government accused of sitting on provincial pension feasibility study

Alberta’s finance critic says a report on the feasibility of a provincial replacement for the Canada Pension Plan has been kept back from the public…

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  • July 11, 2023 July 11, 2023
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Top 5 HR, benefits, pension and investment stories of the week

An article on how Scotiabank is aligning its benefits offerings across global markets was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com over the last week. Here are…

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  • July 7, 2023 July 6, 2023
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Coverage of the 2023 Benefits & Pension Summit

The annual Benefits & Pension Summit, which was hosted virtually on June 1, is the only Benefits Canada event that brings together health benefits and capital accumulation…

2023 BPS coverage: Preparing CAP members for retirement in a challenging economic environment

High inflation and interest rates are having a real impact on people’s finances, according to Benefits Canada‘s 2023 CAP Member Survey, which found 76 per…

Feds consulting on draft amendments to pension legislation for transfer of missing members’ benefits

The federal government is launching a consultation on draft amendments to pension legislation pertaining to the transfer of unclaimed benefits for missing plan members. Under…

Top 5 HR, benefits, pension and investment stories of the week

An article on Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada’s gender affirmation coverage was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com over the last week. Here are the five most popular…

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  • June 30, 2023 June 29, 2023
  • 09:00

Remembering Hislop vs. Canada, landmark case securing CPP benefits for all same-sex partners

In 2000, the federal government announced same-sex partners of Canada Pension Plan beneficiaries could claim survivor benefits, as long as their bereavement had occurred no…

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Quebec court rules municipal sector pension law unconstitutional for retirees, justified for active members

The Quebec Court of Appeal has ruled the province’s Bill 15, which substantially modified municipal sector pension plans, is unconstitutional with respect to retirees but…

ACPM urging Ontario to remove burdensome requirements from proposed target-benefit pension framework

The Association of Canadian Pension Management is urging the Ontario government to ensure its proposed rules for multi-employer target-benefit pension plans don’t undermine existing incentives that enable…

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  • June 29, 2023 June 29, 2023
  • 09:00
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ACPM urging feds to retain definition of DB provision, expand PRPP access

The Association of Canadian Pension Management is asking the federal government to consider changes in proposed amendments to the Pension Benefits Standards Act and Pooled…

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  • June 26, 2023 June 23, 2023
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