Pension Plans
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Pension funds are Canada’s ‘crown jewels.’ Should they invest more at home?Ottawa says it's looking to encourage Canada's public pension plans to invest more in the country. Some members of the business community support the idea, but pensions push back.CanadaMar 15
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Alberta government asking for proposals to study feasibility of provincial pension planCiting recommendations made by its Fair Deal Panel, the Alberta government is now accepting bids for a contract to study the pros and cons of opting out of the Canada Pension Plan and setting up a provincial benefit program in its place.PoliticsSep 16, 2020
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Nova Scotia proposes measures to bolster defined-benefit pension plansFinance Minister Karen Casey said the goal is to help defined-benefit plans remain solvent by providing more flexibility and stability for employers, and transparency and protection of existing benefits for employees.PoliticsMar 12, 2019
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Ontario government changing rules on defined benefit pensions, solvency requirementsOntario is changing rules on workplace defined benefit pensions, including considering them to be solvent when they are 85 per cent funded.PoliticsMay 19, 2017
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Dicey markets, low rates are making life difficult for pension plansA rough ride on the stock market and lower long-term interest rates hurt Canadian defined benefit pension plans this summer.CanadaOct 6, 2015
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RRSPs: The basics to get you started and if they’re right for youYou want to start saving for retirement, but don't know where to begin. Here are some RRSP tips and basics, including whether or not they are right for you.MoneyFeb 24, 2015
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Halifax city employees voice concern over closed-door pension meetingsTuesday's Halifax Regional Council meeting was at full capacity as public sector union members flooded into city hall to decry behind-door meetings about their public pension plan.Oct 28, 2014
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Employee unions file grievance against City of ReginaUnions representing workers enrolled in the Regina Civic Employees pension plan are filing a grievance against the City of Regina.CanadaAug 20, 2014
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Ottawa proposes new reform for pension plansOttawa is proposing to create a new pension plan that would be an alternative to defined-benefit plans.CanadaApr 24, 2014
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