FSRA, Ontario’s new pension regulator, takes over from FSCO
Jul 23, 2019On June 8, 2019, the FSRA assumed the regulatory duties of the FSCO in respect to pension plan regulation in Ontario, as well as the duties of other financial regulators.
Quebec adopts amendments to its Pay Equity Act
Jun 26, 2019On April 10, 2019, the Quebec National Assembly assented to Bill 10, An Act to amend the Pay Equity Act mainly to improve the pay equity audit process.
Tracking the funded status of pension plans as at May 31, 2019
Jun 26, 2019The evolution of the financial situation of pension plans since December 31, 2018
Impact on pension expense under international accounting as at May 31, 2019
Jun 26, 2019Every year, companies must establish an expense for their defined benefit pension plans.
Nova Scotia: Details on new rules for DB funding
Jun 26, 2019The Nova Scotia government recently released further details on its proposed funding framework for defined benefit DB pension plans and amendments that will be made to the regulations.
Ontario releases new funding regulation
Jun 26, 2019On May 21, 2019, the government of Ontario filed O. Reg. 105/19, which makes some clarifications, technical corrections and adjustments in the new funding framework for defined benefit (DB) pension plans that took effect on May 1, 2018.
CAPSA releases revised electronic communications guideline
Jun 26, 2019On May 8, 2019, the Canadian Association of Pension Supervisory Authorities (CAPSA) released the revised Guideline No. 2 – Electronic Communications in the Pension Industry (the Guideline).
When to start your Canada/Quebec pension plan & old age security benefits
May 24, 2019Benefits and Pensions Monitor: Are you wondering when to start receiving your CPP/QPP/OAS #retirement benefits? For a balanced view, read what Nic Peterson and Peter Gorham had to say...
The true cost of poor mental health at work
May 23, 2019HRM Online: HR leaders can take concrete steps in response to struggling employees
Recent case highlights risk of predatory marriages
May 21, 2019Our increasingly aging population raises questions about marriages for persons with a degree of incapacity.