Shifting demographics, emerging opportunities: designing programs for the workforce of today and tomorrow
Jan 9, 2019Benefits and Pension Monitor News: Today, we are seeing four generations of employees sharing office space, challenging employers to develop ways to communicate with and support all of them.
Refugee Girls Want to Change the World. Will We Let Them?
Jan 7, 2019Marie Claire: Although cultural tides are shifting, a lack of educational resources and opportunities makes it hard for girls to reach their potential.
Impact on pension expense under international accounting as at November 30, 2018
Dec 17, 2018Every year, companies must establish an expense for their defined benefit pension plans.
New Quebec government to abolish pre-existing “orphan clauses”
Dec 17, 2018The Quebec Minister of Labour, Employment and Social Solidarity has stated that the new Quebec government intends to force the elimination of “orphan clauses” between current and new employees.
CAPSA issues draft revised electronic communications guideline for pension plans
Dec 17, 2018On November 1, 2018, the Canadian Association of Pension Supervisory Authorities (CAPSA) issued for public comment a newly revised draft Guideline No. 2 – Electronic Communications in the Pension Industry (the Draft Guideline).
2018 Ontario Economic Outlook and Fiscal Review
Dec 17, 2018On November 15, 2018, the new Ontario government released the 2018 Ontario Economic Outlook and Fiscal Review (the Economic Outlook) and introduced Bill 57, the Restoring Trust, Transparency and Accountability Act, 2018.
National consultations on enhancing retirement security in Canada
Dec 17, 2018On November 22, 2018, the federal government released a consultation paper inviting public comment on proposed approaches for enhancing security in the retirement income system.
Slowdown in life expectancy increases for Canadians raises retirement planning and funding questions
Dec 17, 2018On September 20, 2018, the Chief Actuary at the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions released the latest mortality experience factsheet for Old Age Security (OAS) recipients in Canada.
Tracking the funded status of pension plans as at November 30, 2018
Dec 17, 2018The evolution of the financial situation of pension plans since December 31, 2017
FSCO Issues Administrative Monetary Penalties Guideline
Dec 17, 2018On November 13, 2018, the Financial Services Commission of Ontario (FSCO) issued a guideline that summarizes legislative provisions respecting Administrative Monetary Penalties (AMPs) under the Pension Benefits Act (the Act) and outlines the...