The median solvency ratio of Canadian defined benefit pension plans remained flat in the second quarter of 2024, compared to the previous quarter, according to a report by Mercer. The report, which tracked 450 DB pension plans, found the median solvency ratio was 118 per cent, as at June 28, 2024, the same as at […]
Everyone loves a deal, but many Canadians either forget or don’t realize they can find discounts through their workplace. “There really are a lot [of perks] that employees just don’t seem to know about,” says Debby Carreau, chief executive officer and founder of Inspired HR, a human resources consultancy with offices across Canada. “Those things […]
When Phillip Kotanidis took over as chief human resources officer at Toronto’s Michael Garron Hospital in 2018, the financial well-being of staff wasn’t exactly high on his agenda. In such a fast-paced and potentially stressful workplace, money matters naturally took a backseat to the physical and mental health of the hospital’s staff, who are members […]
OVERVIEW AGENDA SPEAKERS LOCATION Speaker Pascal Bernier, portfolio manager of strategic asset allocation, Desjardins Global Asset Management As a portfolio manager, Pascal Bernier is responsible for implementing and monitoring strategic asset allocations for plan sponsor clients and investment mandates using various asset classes. Bernier has worked as an actuary and investment specialist for the past […]
While merit increases offered by Canadian employers remain above inflation and are still higher than pre-coronavirus pandemic times, they’re continuing to trend downward in the first quarter of 2024, according to a new survey by Mercer Canada. The survey, which polled more than 400 employers, found the average national merit increase was 3.2 per cent, […]
PepsiCo Canada is baking flexibility into its retirement savings benefits to support employees’ financial security amid the rising cost of living. To help employees reach their retirement savings goal, the food and beverage company is matching employees’ bonuses up to 3.5 per cent, with the employer contribution automatically directed into their defined contribution pension plan. […]
OVERVIEW SPEAKERS DELEGATES SPONSOR INFORMATION SEATING PLANS VENUE INFORMATION SURVEY PDF PRESENTATIONS CONTACT US Canadian Leadership Council on Drug Plan Partnerships May 7, 2024 | Vantage Venues, Toronto Speakers Denise Balch Project manager, Simplify Prior Authorization Initiative; principal consultant, Crosslinks; and president, Connex Health Amine M. Bouchaib Director, patient access, Novo Nordisk Canada Inc. Martine […]
OVERVIEW AGENDA SPEAKERS ACTIVITIES LOCATION POST EVENT COVERAGE Speaker Danny Ip, director, investment risk and analytics, TTC Pension Plan Danny Ip is the director of investment risk and analytics at the Toronto Transit Commission Pension Plan. He leads the implementation of sophisticated ex-ante risk analyses, including stress testing and stochastic projections, for understanding and managing the risk […]
OVERVIEW AGENDA SPEAKERS LOCATION SPONSOR INFORMATION POST EVENT COVERAGE Speaker Philippe Lagacé, principal, health and benefits, Mercer Marsh Benefits Philippe Lagacé is a principal in the health and benefits practice at Mercer Marsh Benefits. He helps his clients navigate their benefits costs through a dynamic analysis of benefits plan levers, including plan design, funding arrangements, […]
OVERVIEW SPEAKERS DELEGATES SPONSOR INFORMATION SEATING PLANS VENUE INFORMATION SURVEY PDF PRESENTATIONS CONTACT US Canadian Leadership Council on Drug Plan Partnerships May 7, 2024 | Vantage Venues, Toronto May 7, 2024 8:00 – 9:00 AM: Breakfast (St. Andrew’s Lounge) 9:00 – 9:05 AM: Introduction (St. Andrew’s Hall) Facilitators: Francesca Allman, director of sales, Benefits Canada Suzanne Lepage, […]