Many workers nearing retirement—especially women—don’t have enough saved amid rising costs of living and housing anxiety. Despite inflationary pressures, workers remain willing to pay for a pension. Conversely, employers are generally in a stronger position as the labour market softens, with confidence […]
Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) regulations vary across different countries, with Belgium, New Zealand, Spain, Canada and certain U.S. states allowing MAiD under certain circumstances. In recent years, Canada has allowed MAiD for those with irremediable illnesses causing lasting physical or psychological […]
Understanding how government sponsored programs operate is essential to communicating benefits to all employees. Here is what you need to know regarding Employment Insurance benefits in 2025. The Employment Insurance (EI) program provides temporary income support to unemployed workers while they look […]
On September 9, the Canadian Association of Pension Supervisory Authorities (CAPSA) released new guidance aimed at providing an update on the design, operation and administration of capital accumulation plans (CAPs). CAPs include defined contribution pensions, Registered Retirement Savings Plans (RRSPs), Tax-Free Savings […]
It is no surprise that during an election year, stress, tension and polarizing discourse infiltrate the workplace and affect employees’ mental health and productivity. Despite organizations’ efforts to foster open dialogue and collaboration, employees can still experience elevated levels of stress due […]
The 2024 Canadian Legal and Legislative Update kicked off with a comprehensive cross-country benefits update delivered by Kiersten Amos, counsel at McInnes Cooper, and Michael Wolpert, partner at Fasken Martineau DuMoulin. These updates covered a range of legislation affecting benefit plans across […]