Trying to solve Canada’s pension problem
Everyone has an opinion about how to solve Canada’s pension dilemma—the latest duo share their thoughts.
- By: Brooke Smith
- January 24, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 11:02
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SRPPs: A new model for pensions
Pension reform in New Brunswick can be traced to two highly publicized pension plan failures, which reduced incomes substantially below the level promised by the…
- By: Mel Bartlett and Conrad Ferguson
- January 15, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 10:07
Revised social security agreement between Canada, Norway
A revised agreement on social security between Canada and Norway came into force at the beginning of the year.
- By: Staff
- January 3, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 16:15
Best of pensions 2013
This year was an interesting one for the pension industry. It seemed as though Canada Pension Plan expansion was going to happen, but it didn't…
- By: Staff
- December 30, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 07:00
CPP, OAS benefits to rise in 2014
The benefit rates for the Canada Pension Plan and old age security are increasing, according to Employment and Social Development Canada.
- By: Staff
- December 23, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 12:03
CPP expansion not the best way to save for retirement: Poll
As federal and provincial finance ministers prepare to discuss proposals for increasing mandatory Canada/Quebec Pension Plan premiums this weekend, a poll finds that a vast…
- By: Staff
- December 11, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 16:30
Some employers support CPP expansion
A survey shows that an expanded Canada/Quebec Pension Plan (C/QPP) is considered to be the best way to improve Canada's retirement income system.
- By: Staff
- December 6, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 10:22
Australia offers lessons as Canada mulls over pension reform: study
As Canada contemplates whether or not to expand its public pension system, it can learn from the experience of Australia, which has managed to increase…
- By: Yaldaz Sadakova
- December 3, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 12:39
Q&A: Charles Guay
A pension crisis looms in Canada. Today’s young couples are facing privation in their 70s—and, likely, 80s and 90s, as our lifespans expand dramatically. Compulsory…
- By: Joanna Pachner
- October 21, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 11:27
OAS, GIS benefit amounts increase
Employment and Social Development Canada says the basic old age security pension benefit will increase by 0.2% to $550.99 per month for the maximum benefit…
- By: Staff
- September 30, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 10:00
Mercer calls for target benefit pension plans
At a time when more employers are finding it difficult to fund DB plans and many workers lack the financial acumen to successfully direct their…
- By: Staff
- September 13, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 09:33
Ontario man accused of pension fraud
An Ontario senior has been charged with defrauding the Canada Pension Plan and Old Age Security programs of approximately $133,000.
- By: Yaldaz Sadakova
- September 5, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 09:50
CUPE wants CPP expansion
The Canadian Union of Public Employees is calling on the federal government to address the issue of retirement security by expanding the Canada Pension Plan.
- By: Staff
- September 3, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 14:41
Do Ontarians have enough to live on in retirement?
Sixty-four percent of Ontarians surveyed are worried they won’t have enough income to live on in retirement. Eighty-two percent of those who have DB plans…
- By: Helen Fetterly
- August 22, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 10:00
Workers not saving more for retirement
Only 18% of working Americans are saving more for retirement now than they were one year ago, according to a new Bankrate.com report.
- By: Staff
- August 19, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 14:58
2013 Consultants Report: Going steady
Only a few years ago, it was standard practice for Canadian employers to spread the love around when it came to working with HR consultants.…
- By: Marcia McDougall
- August 12, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 07:00
OMERS hires entrepreneur in residence
OMERS Ventures, the venture capital investment arm of the OMERS pension plan, is hiring Haroon F. Mirza for the newly created role of entrepreneur in…
- By: Staff
- August 6, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 16:10
What Carrigan teaches us about pension communication
If you haven’t told your plan members about Carrigan v. Carrigan Estate, you’re not alone. Not only did the original decision catch the industry off-guard,…
- By: Susan Deller
- August 6, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 11:05
As longevity increases, retirement savings fall short
As longevity increases and workplace pension plans decline, an alarming number of Canadians believe they are better equipped for a long retirement than they actually…
- By: Yaldaz Sadakova
- July 31, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 10:16
Anglican Church pension plan urges members to okay funding extension
In an effort to plug a solvency gap without cutting benefits, the Anglican Church of Canada is urging its pension plan members to approve a…
- By: Yaldaz Sadakova
- July 29, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 09:14
Seniors get “younger”: Report
Forget all the gloomy talk about Canada’s aging population putting a strain on public finances. Future seniors here are actually getting younger, a trend that…
- By: Yaldaz Sadakova
- July 25, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 10:45
Pre-retirement planning seminars boost financial literacy
Employer-sponsored pre-retirement seminars help increase financial literacy for participants, especially for those with relatively little knowledge, according to a study.
- By: Staff
- July 24, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 08:33
Oregon nixes statewide retirement savings plan
Oregon has decided against establishing a retirement savings plan for private sector workers.
- By: Staff
- July 9, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 10:08
In retirement planning, women more affected by emotions: Study
When planning for retirement, women are more affected by emotions and less involved in decision-making, compared to their male counterparts, according to a study by…
- By: Yaldaz Sadakova
- July 5, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 12:06
Retirement confidence on the rise
Workers are more confident about retirement than they were last year, according to a survey.
- By: Staff
- June 28, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 08:41