Pensions

Federal budget fails to support needed pension reform, retiree group says Fallback Image Decorative pattern

Economic Indicators

Federal budget fails to support needed pension reform, retiree group says

The group says current laws are unfair to pensioners when a DB plan sponsor becomes insolvent

By David Paddon, The Canadian Press |April 20, 2021

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Budget 2021 revives tax issues from 2019 Fallback Image Decorative pattern

Tax News

Budget 2021 revives tax issues from 2019

IPP changes, annuities and allocation to redeemers are back on the agenda

By Melissa Shin |April 19, 2021

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Soaring bond yields lift DB pension solvency to highest level in 20 years Fallback Image Decorative pattern

Industry

Soaring bond yields lift DB pension solvency to highest level in 20 years

The average solvency ratio for DB plans reached 124% at the end of the first quarter, according to Mercer

By Staff |April 1, 2021

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Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan earned total fund net return of 8.6% in 2020 Fallback Image Decorative pattern

Industry

Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan earned total fund net return of 8.6% in 2020

The plan earned $18.0 billion in investment income in 2020

By The Canadian Press |March 30, 2021

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