OSFI releases statistics on pension and savings plan coverage in Canada
Jan 23, 2019The Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions (OSFI) recently released a fact sheet titled Registered Pension Plans (RPPs) and Other Types of Savings Plans – Coverage in Canada.
Big business doesn't talk about disability. Do you?
Jan 21, 2019Real Business: New research reveals 56% of global C-suite executives in large companies rarely or never discuss disability on their leadership agendas. How do SMEs fare?
Morneau Shepell to offer online CBT as paramedical benefit
Jan 16, 2019Benefits Canada: Morneau Shepell Ltd. is offering its internet-based cognitive behavioural therapy program as an approved paramedical benefit through several insurance companies.
Shifting demographics, emerging opportunities: designing programs for the workforce of today and tomorrow
Jan 9, 2019Benefits and Pension Monitor News: Today, we are seeing four generations of employees sharing office space, challenging employers to develop ways to communicate with and support all of them.
Refugee Girls Want to Change the World. Will We Let Them?
Jan 7, 2019Marie Claire: Although cultural tides are shifting, a lack of educational resources and opportunities makes it hard for girls to reach their potential.
Impact on pension expense under international accounting as at November 30, 2018
Dec 17, 2018Every year, companies must establish an expense for their defined benefit pension plans.
New Quebec government to abolish pre-existing “orphan clauses”
Dec 17, 2018The Quebec Minister of Labour, Employment and Social Solidarity has stated that the new Quebec government intends to force the elimination of “orphan clauses” between current and new employees.
CAPSA issues draft revised electronic communications guideline for pension plans
Dec 17, 2018On November 1, 2018, the Canadian Association of Pension Supervisory Authorities (CAPSA) issued for public comment a newly revised draft Guideline No. 2 – Electronic Communications in the Pension Industry (the Draft Guideline).
2018 Ontario Economic Outlook and Fiscal Review
Dec 17, 2018On November 15, 2018, the new Ontario government released the 2018 Ontario Economic Outlook and Fiscal Review (the Economic Outlook) and introduced Bill 57, the Restoring Trust, Transparency and Accountability Act, 2018.