2019 Ontario Budget includes pension and benefits related matters
May 21, 2019The 2019 Ontario Budget, which was presented on April 11, 2019, includes a number of items relating to pensions, benefits, executive compensation in the public sector and the funding of mental health initiatives.
Ontario proposes draft variable benefit, annuity purchase regulations
May 21, 2019On April 11, 2019, the Ontario Ministry of Finance posted two proposed regulations affecting pension plans.
Recent case highlights risk of predatory marriages
May 21, 2019Our increasingly aging population raises questions about marriages for persons with a degree of incapacity.
Tracking the funded status of pension plans as at April 30, 2019
May 21, 2019The evolution of the financial situation of pension plans since December 31, 2018
Impact on pension expense under international accounting as at April 30, 2019
May 21, 2019Every year, companies must establish an expense for their defined benefit pension plans.
Canadian actuaries recommend increasing retirement age
May 21, 2019The CIA issued a public statement on April 18, 2019 recommending that the federal government, with the consent of provincial governments, increase the target retirement ages under the Canada & Quebec Pension Plans and Old Age Security to 67...
Performance universe of pension managers' pooled funds as at March 31, 2019
Apr 30, 2019Results of the Universe Performance survey for Q1 2019
FSCO issues FAQ document on annuity discharge requirements
Apr 24, 2019On March 8, 2019, the Financial Services Commission of Ontario (FSCO) released a Frequently Asked Question (FAQ) document summarizing key points on the new discharge for the purchase of a pension for a former or retired defined benefit...
Advisory Council releases interim report on national pharmacare
Apr 24, 2019The Advisory Council on the Implementation of National Pharmacare (the Advisory Council) released an interim report (the Interim Report) on March 6, 2019, which was reflected in the 2019 federal budget.
Tracking the funded status of pension plans as at March 31, 2019
Apr 24, 2019The evolution of the financial situation of pension plans since December 31, 2018