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CAPSA Guidelines: A Comprehensive Overview of Pension Plans

Eli Argueta

14 Oct 202414 Oct 2024

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 […]

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Protecting Pensions and ESG Risks

Tim Hennessy

04 Aug 202204 Aug 2022

As the global impact of climate change grows, environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors have become a core consideration for pension funds. ESG issues and concerns can no longer be relegated to debates among pension fiduciaries about values investing or investment returns […]

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Tackling Canada’s Retirement Crisis: An Interview With Dr. Bonnie-Jeanne MacDonald

Alyssa Hodder

31 Jan 202217 Feb 2023

Dr. Bonnie-Jeanne MacDonald is the director of financial security research at the National Institute on Ageing (NIA), Ryerson University(Toronto). She is also a Fellow of the Canadian Institute of Actuaries (FCIA) and the resident scholar at Eckler Ltd. Her research focuses on the […]

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What Employees Want to Know About the CPP and QPP

Lois Gleason, CEBS

01 May 201820 Mar 2019

The Canada Pension Plan (CPP) and Quebec Pension Plan (QPP) are operated by the federal and provincial governments, so why would a human resources or benefits professional need to explain them to employees? Seasoned HR professionals know many employees seek them out […]

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Extra Year for ORPP Preparation

Kathy Bergstrom, CEBS

10 Mar 2016

The largest employers in Ontario have an extra year to prepare for the implementation of the Ontario Retirement Pension Plan (ORPP), but questions remain about whether the provincial plan will give way to an enhanced Canada Pension Plan (CPP). Background Enhancing the […]