Keyword: pension reform

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Trucking industry’s ORPP concerns ‘laid to rest’

The Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) said that one of its key concerns about the Ontario Registered Pension Plan (ORPP) has been “laid to rest for the time being.” The concern was around whether the provincial government intended to try to apply the ORPP to federally-regulated companies, rather than those that come under provincial jurisdiction. In […]

Greek unions to hold general strike on pension reform

Union discontent is growing in Greece against planned pension reforms, with civil servants joining in a strike by private sector workers next month in what will be the first general strike of the year in the financially struggling country. The ADEDY umbrella civil service union said Monday it will participate in the Feb. 4 strike, and […]

B.C. introduces new pension standards

The British Columbia government is announcing new standards for workplace pension plans, creating options that could be activated even before an employee retires.

CUPE says no to voluntary CPP

The Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) believes CPP enhancement is a better option than a voluntary CPP.

  • By: Staff
  • September 15, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 12:00
Liberals pledge to enhance CPP

Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau turned his attention to seniors in Toronto this morning, promising to enhance Canada's pension plan and boost incomes for low-income seniors.

IFIC dislikes voluntary CPP

The Investment Funds Institute of Canada (IFIC) isn't in favour of a voluntary CPP.

  • By: Staff
  • September 9, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 12:09
NDP promises to expand CPP

An NDP government would convene a first ministers’ meeting within six months of taking office to come up with a plan and a timetable for expanding the Canada and Quebec pension plans, Tom Mulcair announced Thursday.

ORPP design details announced

The Government of Ontario has announced additional details on pension plan comparability regarding the Ontario Retirement Pension Plan (ORPP).

Election primer on pensions

The Conservatives may be vulnerable on one point in this year's federal election and it has to do with seniors, reports Maclean's.

  • By: Staff
  • August 6, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 12:29
Coalition for retirement security calls for pension protection

The Canadian Coalition for Retirement Security has launched a campaign to push for legislation to protect the earned pension benefits of public and private sector employees and retirees.

  • By: Staff
  • August 5, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 11:10