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...
How employee assistance programs can improve mental health in the workplace
May 16, 2019HR Technologist: EAPs are here to help, but who is listening?
Report: Stress Costs Companies 8 Days of Productivity a Month
May 15, 2019Human Resource Executive: A new report puts a price tag on the effect of stressed employees on a company's bottom line. ...
Time for more hands-on management of massage therapy benefits?
May 14, 2019Benefits Canada: Studies have shown it’s helpful in treating symptoms related to anxiety, digestive disorders, headaches and several other conditions.
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
Update: Ontario amends OHIP+ drug program for children and youth
Apr 24, 2019Effective April 1, 2019, Ontario has made benefit coverage changes to the Ontario Drug Benefit (ODB) program for children and youth aged 24 years and under.