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 […]
Today, alternative investments aren’t as “alternative” as they once were.
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.
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.
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.
Here's a look at the people on the move in August 2015.
Faced with economic challenges and the decline in commodity prices, Canadian organizations continue to be cautious with salary increases in 2016.
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.
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.
Here's a look at the people on the move in July 2015.