Additional Canada Pension Plan enhancements adopted
Aug 16, 2018On June 21, 2018, Bill C-74 received royal assent. Among other things, this bill provides for the enhancements to the Canada Pension Plan (CPP) agreed upon by the Finance Ministers in December 2017.
Tracking the funded status of pension plans as at July 31, 2018
Aug 16, 2018The evolution of the financial situation of pension plans since December 31, 2017
OHIP+ changes announced by new Ontario government
Aug 16, 2018On June 30, 2018, the new Ontario government announced their intention to amend the OHIP+ youth pharmacare initiative which was introduced earlier this year by the previous Liberal government.
Impact on pension expense under international accounting as at July 31, 2018
Aug 16, 2018Every year, companies must establish an expense for their defined benefit pension plans.
Funding policy implementation for defined benefit pension plans registered in Quebec
Aug 16, 2018Defined benefit (DB) pension plans registered in Quebec are required to adopt a funding policy by January 4, 2019.
Consultations respecting un-locatable members and unclaimed balances in federal plans
Aug 16, 2018Plan administrators across Canada have had problems dealing with un-locatable or missing pension plan members, and dealing with unclaimed pension amounts.
BC court finds that multi-employer pension plan entitled to keep information confidential
Aug 16, 2018A British Columbia court has overturned the decision of a provincial privacy commissioner that the Superintendent of Pensions is required to turn over information related to union-sponsored multi-employer pension plans to a business association.
We all just want to have fun – but are we?
Aug 15, 2018The Globe and Mail: How much fun do you allow yourself to have each day?
Improving employee mental health among top HR priorities for 2019
Aug 14, 2018Benefits Canada: Improving the mental health of employees ranks ahead of physical health and wellness as a top priority for human resources leaders for 2019, according to a new survey by Morneau Shepell Ltd.
Preparing to manage impairment in the workplace
Aug 14, 2018Chronicle Herald: Employers should ensure they know how to handle the possible scenario of worker impariment in the workplace.