Compliance News
October 28, 2024
Ontario's Permanent Framework for MEPPs
The Ontario Ministry of Finance has filed regulations for a target benefit framework for multi-employer pension plans (MEPPs) registered in Ontario.
August 12, 2024
Alberta Amends Calculation of PfAD That Applies to TBPs
See the new PfAD calculation for Alberta target benefit plans, including 4 factors trustees should consider to determine the supplementary percentage.
August 8, 2024
Amendments to the Pension Benefits Standards Act and Regulations
Amendments to the Pension Benefits Standards Act are now in effect, including a new funding framework and funding and governance policy requirements.
August 6, 2024
3rd Consultation on a Permanent Framework for Ontario MEPPs
Multi-employer pension plans: Read our overview of the Ontario Ministry of Finance’s proposed new funding benefit framework and conversion process.
July 29, 2024
Guidance on Pension Plan Amendments
The Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Ontario (FSRA) has released its final Pension Plan Amendments Guidance; get details and next steps.
July 25, 2024
Guidance on Information Technology Risk Management
The guidance includes seven practices for effective IT risk management and outlines the process for notifying FSRA in the event of an IT risk incident
April 19, 2024
Rollout of Services Under the New Canadian Dental Care Plan
Canadian plan sponsors: Get details on the new Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP), including eligibility criteria, rollout, covered services and more.
November 27, 2023
Numbers Retirement Plan Sponsors Need to Know for 2024
2024 retirement plan limits and thresholds: Get the implications of the new maximums and thresholds in a convenient, at-a-glance comparison table.
September 13, 2023
2nd Ontario Consultation on a Permanent Framework for MEPPs
Ontario MEPP sponsors, prepare for big changes in governance, communication and funding as 2nd consultation on target benefit regulations unfolds.
July 24, 2023
Pension Benefits Standards Regulations Proposed Amendments
The Department of Finance has proposed significant changes to the Pension Benefits Standards Act and the Regulation for negotiated contribution plans.
March 20, 2023
Ontario’s Consultation on a New Funding Regime for MEPPs
Ontario’s Ministry of Finance proposes regulations for implementing a permanent target benefit framework for Multi-Employer Pension Plans (MEPPs).
February 17, 2023
Ontario Drug Benefit Program Changes Biologics Coverage
Learn more about Ontario’s new policy on the use of biosimilars and see how this change might affect your plan.
July 22, 2020
July 2020 Governance Update
Governance Update reviews news affecting pension plans. Get the summary for July 2020.
February 3, 2020
ASB Has Changed How Pension Plans Calculate Commuted Values
This briefing looks at Actuarial Standards Board changes to how pension plans calculate commuted values.
December 2, 2019
December 2019 Governance Update
Governance Update reviews news affecting pension plans. This issue identifies news from the provinces
September 9, 2019
The Imminent End of Health and Welfare Trusts
The 2018 federal budget proposed phasing out health and welfare trusts.
April 8, 2019
April 2019 Governance Update
Governance Update reviews news affecting pension plans. This September issue identifies news from the provinces and some federal entities.
