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Ontario announces target benefit framework for collectively bargained multi-employer pension plans

Ontario announces target benefit framework for collectively bargained multi-employer pension plans

On June 29, 2017, the government of Ontario announced a target benefit framework for collectively bargained Ontario multi-employer pension plans (MEPPs).

Ontario budget: Pension announcements

Ontario budget: Pension announcements

On April 27, 2017, Ontario released its 2017 Budget. The Budget includes a number of important announcements of future changes to Ontario pension legislation and regulation.

Federally regulated plans: Legislation introduced for target benefits and buy-out annuities

Federally regulated plans: Legislation introduced for target benefits and buy-out annuities

On October 19, 2016, the federal government introduced Bill C-27, which will permit the establishment of target benefit plans (TBPs) by federally regulated employers, for both single and multi-employer pension plans.

GM’s pension plan changes are troubling

Toronto Star: A ‘defined benefits’ pension plan offers significant advantages over the increasingly common ‘defined contribution’ plan.

GM’s pension plan changes are troubling

Target date requirement clarified

Target date requirement clarified

Benefits & Pension Monitor News: The Financial Institutions Commission of British Columbia (FICOM) has clarified the requirement for union consent when a plan provision is converted to a target benefit provision, says a Morneau Shepell "...