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Survey finds U.S. employees split on use of voluntary benefits offerings

While 70 per cent of benefits-eligible U.S. workers said they’re more likely to work for an employer that offers employee-paid voluntary benefits, just 49 per…

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  • February 16, 2022 February 16, 2022
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Ontario non-profit joining CAAT’s DBplus pension

Community Living York South is joining the Colleges of Applied Arts and Technology pension plan’s DBplus. “After much research and consultation, we felt it was…

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  • February 16, 2022 February 15, 2022
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Saskatchewan Pension Plan increasing 2022 contribution limit to $7K

The Saskatchewan Pension Plan is increasing its 2022 contribution limit to $7,000. Plan members can now qualify to save the tax on up to $7,000…

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  • February 10, 2022 February 10, 2022
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OPTrust allowing plan members temporarily working part time to earn full pension service

The OPSEU Pension Trust is allowing its plan members to earn full pension service if they temporarily reduce their working hours. The changes were made…

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  • February 8, 2022 February 7, 2022
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Top 5 HR, pension and benefits stories of the week

A deep dive into how AstraZeneca is helping employees keep socially connected and engaged as year three of the coronavirus pandemic looms took the top…

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  • February 4, 2022 February 4, 2022
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Polish credit union joining CAAT’s DBplus pension

St. Stanislaus – St. Casimir’s Polish Parishes Credit Union Ltd. is the latest employer to join the Colleges of Applied Arts and Technology pension plan’s…

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  • February 1, 2022 January 31, 2022
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84% of employees consider retirement plan a critical benefit: survey

The vast majority (84 per cent) of Canadian employees consider an employer-sponsored retirement plan to be a critical benefit, according to a new survey by…

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  • January 25, 2022 January 26, 2022
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C.F. Crozier supporting employee financial wellness amid uncertain times

As Canadian employees face rising inflation and interest rates, C.F. Crozier & Associates Inc. is helping ease employees’ financial worries by offering benefits that appeal to…

AGA Benefit Solutions acquiring J&D Benefits

Montreal’s AGA Benefit Solutions is acquiring Markham, Ont.’s J&D Benefits. AGA Benefit Solutions provides the development and administration of customized group insurance plans and specializes…

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  • January 24, 2022 January 25, 2022
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Survey finds 29% of Canadians are concerned about inflation’s impact on retirement savings

Nearly a third (29 per cent) of Canadians expressed concern about the impact of rising inflation on their retirement savings, according to a new survey…

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  • January 24, 2022 January 24, 2022
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Survey finds 40% of Canadians maintaining retirement savings despite pandemic’s financial challenges

Despite the financial challenges experienced by Canadians over the course of the coronavirus pandemic, 40 per cent said they’ve continued to save for retirement, according…

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  • January 17, 2022 January 18, 2022
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Top 5 HR, pension and benefits stories of the week

As right-to-disconnect legislation gains steam across Canada and around the world, a story on how employers are dealing with this movement in 2022 took the…

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  • January 14, 2022 January 13, 2022
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