Growing EAPs in Canada was no easy task, but Warren Shepell’s rural upbringing taught him the value of perseverance. Shepell points to his education as an instrumental part of his success in the employee assistance program (EAP) field. But he says the fact that he was able to receive an education is as inspiring as […]
Executive compensation—particularly within publicly traded companies—has come under increased scrutiny in recent years as the economy has faced significant downturns. As a result, corporations need to focus attention on whether their executive compensation aligns with the goals of the organization and its shareholders, says a panel of experts at an Osler, Hoskin& Harcourt LLP seminar […]
Social media and technology are creating new opportunities to communicate with plan members, according to Kate Nazar, assistant vice-president, client relationships, group retirement services, with Sun Life. Nazar told delegates at the Benefits & Pension Summit last week that mobile technology would play an increasingly important part in plan enrollment. More than 60% of Canadians […]
The federal government’s December 2010 announcement of the pooled retirement pension plan (PRPP) arrangement has been the most significant piece of pension reform introduced in Canada since discussion on the topic increased following the 2008 economic crisis, according to a panel speaking at the Benefits & Pension Summit, held in Toronto last week. The panellists, […]
A focus on lifelong learning and clarity in communications are essential to ensure Canadians have the financial literacy needed to save for retirement, a panel of experts told an audience today at the Benefits & Pension Summit in Toronto. Pat Foran, a consumer affairs reporter for CTV who was selected in June 2009 as one […]
Social media and technology is creating new opportunities to communicate with plan members, according to Kate Nazar, assistant vice-president, client relationships, group retirement services, with Sun Life. Nazar told delegates at the Benefits & Pension Summit today that mobile technology can play an important role in increasing plan enrollment. Approximately 60% of Canadians have cell […]
The federal government’s December 2010 announcement of the pooled retirement pension plan (PRPP) arrangement has been the most significant piece of pension reform introduced in Canada since discussion on the topic increased following the 2008 economic crisis, according to a panel speaking at the Benefits & Pension Summit today in Toronto. Canadians will have to […]
Two recent bills introduced in Ontario put forward some important changes to the more than 8,000 employee pension plans regulated by the province. A webinar late last week presented by the International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans sought to explain some of the key elements in bills 236 and 120. “If you’d have told me […]
The Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec reported a 13.6% return in its annual report for fiscal 2010, which was released today. “I am pleased to present the 2010 annual report that provides an account of the Caisse’s activities. This annual report allows Quebecers to see our progress and strong results in 2010,” said […]
The continuing demographic shift has put the retirement income issue into the spotlight and prompted discussion between government, the private sector and Canadians. But people’s confusion over exactly how—and how much—they need to save is becoming more apparent and needs to be addressed, said Claude Leblanc, senior vice-president, group savings and retirement, with Standard Life. […]