Editorial: Change of pace
In this age of information on demand, we expect access whenever and wherever we want it. We use portable devices such as tablets for both…
- By: Alyssa Hodder
- June 14, 2012 September 13, 2019
- 13:01
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C.D. Howe report examines CPP reform impact
Reforms being considered to the Canada Pension Plan (CPP)—which would impose higher penalties for opting to begin collecting CPP before age 65 and greater rewards…
- By: Staff
- June 1, 2012 September 13, 2019
- 12:00
Editorial: Getting personal
So often, when we’re at work, we’re focused on the bottom line. Generating revenue. Being productive. Achieving targets. Similarly, when we talk about workplace wellness,…
- By: Alyssa Hodder
- May 23, 2012 September 13, 2019
- 11:16
Latest trends in benefits plan design
What keeps plan sponsors awake at night? According to Joyal, soaring costs and retirement benefits rank high on the list.
- By: Gabrielle Bauer
- April 25, 2012 September 13, 2019
- 12:07
Editorial: Take control
During this period of reform, there’s been a lot of discussion about how to improve pension coverage across Canada, and how to keep the current…
- By: Alyssa Hodder
- April 20, 2012 September 13, 2019
- 17:55
New tools and trends in DC plans
The retirement dreams of many Canadians are in jeopardy. The uncertain and volatile markets have robbed plan members of confidence in their retirement savings, including…
- By: Leigh Doyle
- April 20, 2012 September 13, 2019
- 09:04
Editorial: Action plan
We know it’s important to invest now for the future. So why is it so hard to save for retirement?
- By: Alyssa Hodder
- March 23, 2012 September 13, 2019
- 14:49
Editorial: Live and learn
I went to Chapters just after Christmas to take advantage of the Boxing Week sales.
- By: Alyssa Hodder
- February 22, 2012 September 13, 2019
- 12:01
Editorial: New beginnings
Out with the old, in with the new is the mantra for the new year…but when it comes to pension reform, we’re facing the same…
- By: Alyssa Hodder
- February 10, 2012 September 13, 2019
- 11:44
Editorial: Leading by example
I go to a lot of industry conferences, so it’s not often that a speaker has me spellbound. But Frank O’Dea, co-founder of Second Cup—who…
- By: Alyssa Hodder
- January 17, 2012 September 13, 2019
- 14:28
Editorial: Living social
When it comes to social media, I’d say I’m an average user. My LinkedIn profile is up to date, I have a Twitter handle, and…
- By: Alyssa Hodder
- December 21, 2011 September 13, 2019
- 09:00
Editorial: Carrots and sticks
That mentality poses a challenge for employers that are looking to build and maintain a healthy workforce. But on the bright side, more organizations are…
- By: Alyssa Hodder
- November 28, 2011 September 13, 2019
- 16:23
International Real Estate RISK and REWARD
Finding managers on the ground for the most local of asset classes.
- By: Benefits Canada Staff
- November 8, 2011 September 13, 2019
- 16:13
Editorial: On shaky ground
Volatility: it’s not just a buzzword anymore; it’s all around us. With ongoing uncertainty relating to the U.S. economy, concerns about sovereign debt in the…
- By: Alyssa Hodder
- October 14, 2011 September 13, 2019
- 10:45
Sentry sees value in U.S., dividends
Originally from our sister publication, Advisor.ca. As financial professionals, you already know that recent market volatility has provided ample opportunity to deploy capital—if only your…
- By: Steven Lamb
- October 14, 2011 September 13, 2019
- 08:14
Uncertainty bolsters home bias
Originally from our sister publication, Advisor.ca. As equity markets continue to swing wildly in the third quarter, Canadian investment managers looked for safety closer to…
- By: Vikram Barhat
- September 28, 2011 September 13, 2019
- 12:33
Editorial: A pregnant pause
As you can see, I’m back from maternity leave and resuming my role as Editor of Benefits Canada—and I have a beautiful one-year-old daughter to…
- By: Alyssa Hodder
- September 26, 2011 September 13, 2019
- 10:45
Editorial: Basic instincts
Here’s a funny story: I returned to work after my maternity leave to discover that my email account was active for the entire year that…
- By: Alyssa Hodder
- September 20, 2011 September 13, 2019
- 14:09
Mercer to acquire second U.S. consulting firm
Mercer Investment Consulting, Inc. is set to acquire investment consulting firm Evaluation Associates LLC. This will be Mercer’s second acquisition of an investment consulting firm…
- By: Staff
- May 27, 2011 September 13, 2019
- 10:38
Reputational risk: It’s time to pay attention
When we think of risk, we often define it in financial terms as risk by its very nature often comes with financial consequences. From a…
- By: Brian Lindenberg
- May 6, 2011 September 13, 2019
- 13:59
Optimal asset mix: Does one size fit all?
Risk is a central concept in investing, particularly for retirement solutions in DC pension plans. However, the analysis of risk is potentially complicated, as the…
- By: Thomas Nelson
- May 6, 2011 September 13, 2019
- 13:25
One plan’s use of leverage
Calvin Jordan, CEO of the Nova Scotia Association of Health Organizations (NSAHO) Pension Plan in Bedford, N.S., discussed how this DB plan uses leverage to…
- By: Brooke Smith
- May 3, 2011 September 13, 2019
- 10:11
Decumulation: Readying Canadians for retirement
Canadians face a number of concerns as they near retirement. Investors who are about to start decumulating are seeking sound advice to help them replace…
- By: Peter Drake
- April 25, 2011 September 13, 2019
- 09:00
Like science, dental care is always evolving
Today, the “new normal” for benefits plan sponsors means trying to keep up with the rapid pace of research and development in dental healthcare while…
- By: Dr. Edward Zieba
- March 11, 2011 September 13, 2019
- 14:20
OAS/GIS rates announced
Human Resources and Skills Development Canada has announced the quarterly benefit rates for old age security (OAS) will rise by 0.5% to $526.85, effective April…
- By: Staff
- March 4, 2011 September 13, 2019
- 14:11