FSCO gives stakeholders FAQ document on DB funding reform
Apr 24, 2019On March 8, 2019, the FSCO released a FAQ document summarizing key points on the new funding rules for single employer DB pension plans registered in Ontario, which came into effect on May 1, 2018.
CAPSA publishes final version of guideline on searching for un-locatable members
Mar 26, 2019On February 7, 2019, the Canadian Association of Pension Supervisory Authorities (CAPSA) published the final version of Guideline No. 9 – Searching for Un-locatable Members of a Pension Plan (Guideline No. 9).
FSCO restricts use of excess contributions
Mar 26, 2019On February 4, 2019, the Financial Services Commission of Ontario (FSCO) published three guidelines to assist in interpreting the new defined benefit (DB) funding rules that came into force on May 1, 2018.
Proposed amendment to the Quebec Pay Equity Act introduced in February 2019
Mar 26, 2019Bill 10, An Act to amend the Pay Equity Act mainly to improve the pay equity audit process, was introduced in the Quebec National Assembly on February 12, 2019 (the Bill).
2019 Federal Budget
Mar 26, 2019The federal Budget of March 19, 2019, included a number of measures that will affect pension and benefits plans, as well as executive compensation and healthcare related measures.
Tracking the funded status of pension plans as at February 28, 2019
Mar 26, 2019The evolution of the financial situation of pension plans since December 31, 2018
CAPSA publishes final version of DC pension plans guideline
Mar 26, 2019On February 7, 2019, the Canadian Association of Pension Supervisory Authorities (CAPSA) published the final version of Guideline No. 8 – Defined Contribution Pension Plans Guideline (the DC Guideline).
Impact on pension expense under international accounting as at February 28, 2019
Mar 26, 2019Every year, companies must establish an expense for their defined benefit pension plans.
British Columbia announces extension of solvency funding relief measures
Mar 25, 2019The government of BC has amended the Pension Benefits Standards Regulation to extend temporary solvency funding relief measures for DB pension plans to valuations with review dates on and after December 31, 2018 and prior to January 1, 2021.
What health conditions are keeping employees from work?
Mar 15, 2019Benefits Canada: It’s impossible to avoid the simple truth that people get sick, which often keeps them away from work. But which specific health conditions are keeping employees from doing their jobs?