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).
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.
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
Tracking the funded status of pension plans as at April 30, 2019
May 21, 2019The evolution of the financial situation of pension plans since December 31, 2018
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...
2019 Ontario Budget includes pension and benefits related matters
May 21, 2019The 2019 Ontario Budget, which was presented on April 11, 2019, includes a number of items relating to pensions, benefits, executive compensation in the public sector and the funding of mental health initiatives.