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GroupNews – May 2019

May 31, 2019
GroupNews

In this month’s edition of GroupNews, we provide updates on the People’s Care Act in Ontario, changes in Alberta that allow nurses to now prescribe ...

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Nova Scotia proposes regulatory changes to improve pension plan funding

May 24, 2019
Special Notice

On May 10, 2019, the Nova Scotia government released a paper titled “Improved Funding Framework for Nova Scotia Pension Plans – The Road Forward”. This ...

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Increasing role of CPP – but not for all

May 19, 2019
CAPit

Increasing role of CPP – but not for all Capital Accumulation Plan Income Tracker (CAPit) - May 2019 Over time, investment markets and interest rates ...

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GroupNews – April 2019

April 30, 2019
GroupNews

In this month’s edition of GroupNews, we provide updates on Pharmacare deductibles in Manitoba and Medical Services Plan premiums in British Columbia; review proposed changes ...

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Replacement income for CAPs hits lowest levels

April 22, 2019
CAPit

Replacement Income for CAPs Hits Lowest Levels. According to Eckler’s Capital Accumulation Plan (CAP) Income Tracker, in the fourth quarter 2018, equity markets experienced one ...

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Targeting modest reforms

April 12, 2019
Special Notice

The Ontario government released its 2019 Budget, “Protecting What Matters Most” (Budget) on April 11, 2019. This Special Notice provides a summary of the key ...

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GroupNews – March 2019

March 29, 2019
GroupNews

In this issue of GroupNews, we provide updates on the pharmacare advisory council, pending changes to OHIP+, and what’s happening with reduced Health Services Fund ...

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Investments across generations

March 20, 2019
Special Notice

Moving further towards a National Pharmacare strategy, protecting Canadian pensions and investing in the middle class are the themes in the 2019 Federal Budget. This ...

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GroupNews – February 2019

February 28, 2019
GroupNews

In this issue of GroupNews, we share the latest guidance on PHSPs for plan sponsors and members, how Ontario WSIB regulates the entitlement to and ...

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