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Members, sponsors divided on ORPP value: Survey

Notwithstanding a possible Liberal majority in next week’s federal election, and the idea that it would “negate” the need for an Ontario Retirement Pension Plan (ORPP), according to Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne, awareness of the plan remains scattered, at best. This and other findings were discussed as part of a larger Benefits Canada survey presented […]

  • By: Joel Kranc
  • October 16, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 08:30
4 not-so alternative investments

Today, alternative investments aren’t as “alternative” as they once were.

Are employers turning their backs on the ORPP?

The Government of Ontario did something right when it decided to exempt certain DC plans from the Ontario Retirement Pension Plan (ORPP). Benefits Canada surveyed Ontario DC plan sponsors before the province revealed the ORPP’s design details, and 68% of them opposed the plan. Some respondents went as far as to say they’d adjust or eliminate their plans if DC plans weren’t considered comparable.

Employees love their jobs but still plan to leave

Two fifths of employees who are satisfied with their organizations and 51% of those satisfied with their career opportunities are looking to leave, a survey finds.

  • By: Staff
  • September 29, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 11:23
Tough summer for Canadian pension plans

The health of Canadian pension plans declined sharply in the third quarter due to market volatility and declining bond yields, reports from Aon and Mercer say.

  • By: Staff
  • September 28, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 12:29
People Watch: On the move in August

Here's a look at the people on the move in August 2015.

  • By: Staff
  • September 9, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 15:01
Companies cautious with salary increases

Faced with economic challenges and the decline in commodity prices, Canadian organizations continue to be cautious with salary increases in 2016.

  • By: Staff
  • September 9, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 10:59
Pension funded status weathers volatile month

The estimated aggregate funding level of pension plans sponsored by S&P 1500 companies dropped two percentage points to 81% at the end of August. Rising interest rates helped mitigate losses in equity markets.

  • By: Staff
  • September 3, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 10:07
Opinions divided over DC plan exemption from ORPP

The decision by the Government of Ontario to let some DC plans be considered comparable to the Ontario Retirement Pension Plan (ORPP) received divided reactions from consultants.

People Watch: On the move in July

Here's a look at the people on the move in July 2015.

  • By: Staff
  • August 10, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 14:55