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A look back at 35 years in pension and benefits

It was June 1990. The occasion was the annual ACPM conference, and we were in a big room at the Château Laurier in Ottawa.

By: Paul Williams
July 13, 2012 September 13, 2019
09:44

Highlights of the 2012 Benefits & Pension Summit

On April 23 and 24, 2012, Benefits Canada hosted its annual Benefits & Pension Summit. More than 450 delegates attended to hear the latest in…

By: Staff
July 13, 2012 September 13, 2019
09:07

7 social media risks and tips

In many cases, the use of social media in the workplace has resulted in “time theft” or breaches in privacy or confidentiality rights of co-workers…

By: Lisa C. Cabel
July 10, 2012 September 13, 2019
12:49

How to use benefits to mobilize change

Whether you’re overhauling your corporate culture, reinventing your brand or integrating lines of business, a well-communicated realignment of your pension and benefits program can serve…

By: Susan Deller
July 9, 2012 September 13, 2019
11:57

Use mobile strategies to engage employees

For all of the complexities in the group savings and group benefits world, the work of plan administrators and sponsors really comes down to a…

By: Nadia Darwish
June 29, 2012 September 13, 2019
11:01

Retirement planning goes high-tech

The same can be said for retirement planning. While the fundamentals remain the same, technology can be a game changer for plan sponsors that want…

By: Nigel Branker
June 22, 2012 September 13, 2019
11:49

Canadians have better retirement prospects than Americans

Canadians have to save significantly less than Americans for retirement because they have lower healthcare costs.

By: Suzanne Sharma
June 22, 2012 September 13, 2019
10:08

Target benefit plans offer better balance

Economic turmoil has dealth pension plans a hard blow in recent years, with both DB and DC plans struggling to deliver sustainable retirement benefits. The…

By: Staff
June 21, 2012 September 13, 2019
10:03

Inspiration: Murray Gold shapes Canada’s pension legislation

Murray Gold’s first day of work with Koskie Minsky LLP coincided with the start of the case Re Collins and Pension Commission of Ontario (the…

By: Neil Faba
June 13, 2012 September 13, 2019
10:57

Three ways to change your pension plan

Given the increased scrutiny around pension plan arrangements, plan sponsors today are spending more time monitoring and discussing plan design, contribution levels, risk appetite and…

By: Ian Edelist, Mark Davis and Daniella Vega
June 12, 2012 September 13, 2019
10:27

C.D. Howe report examines CPP reform impact

Reforms being considered to the Canada Pension Plan (CPP)—which would impose higher penalties for opting to begin collecting CPP before age 65 and greater rewards…

By: Staff
June 1, 2012 September 13, 2019
12:00

Ford to offer pension buyouts

Ford Motor Co. will begin to offer lump-sum pension payout offers to 98,000 retirees and former employees starting as early as August, according to a…

By: Staff
June 1, 2012 September 13, 2019
11:39

New Brunswick votes on Saint John Pension Act

A bill has been introduced into New Brunswick’s provincial legislature today aimed at repealing the City of Saint John Pension Act, reports Cbc.ca.

By: Staff
June 1, 2012 September 13, 2019
11:29

Up for debate: Saving for retirement

There’s nothing like a good debate—especially when it concerns saving money.

By: Brooke Smith
May 31, 2012 September 13, 2019
11:57

Public pensions shortfall exceeds $300 billion

The Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) is once again squaring off against public sector pensions. The CFIB—which is no stranger to the debate of…

By: Staff
May 31, 2012 September 13, 2019
11:29

Ontarians predict retirement income crisis

Ontario residents are worried that there’s a retirement income crisis on the horizon in Canada, according to a recent survey by the Healthcare of Ontario…

By: Staff
May 31, 2012 September 13, 2019
11:09

Take employee communication from here to there

Plan members are busy people. In our hyper-connected world, many employees struggle with information overload. With that in mind, it's a good idea to ask…

By: Susan Deller
May 25, 2012 September 13, 2019
09:51

Gap in women’s retirement planning

Almost half of women have no financial plan, despite their increasing role as financial decision-makers.

By: Martha Porado
May 22, 2012 September 13, 2019
08:26

Boomers lack detailed budget

The prospect of insufficient retirement income keeps most Canadians up at night. But the third annual RBC Retirement Myths and Realities Poll reveals the majority…

By: Vikram Barhat
May 17, 2012 September 13, 2019
09:38

Report offers investors guidance on health and safety practices

Institutional investment consulting firm SHARE—an institutional investment consulting firm based in Vancouver—has released a guidance report for investors focused on corporate best practices in health…

By: Staff
May 1, 2012 September 13, 2019
09:44

IMF warns on longevity risk

The International Monetary Fund is warning about the global risk of aging populations in its April 2012 Global Financial Stability Report.

By: Caroline Cakebread
April 25, 2012 September 13, 2019
08:15

HOOPP invests in venture capital fund

The Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP) has entered into a partnership with venture capital firm Klass Capital. The commitment will lead to a significant…

By: Staff
April 24, 2012 September 13, 2019
09:56