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International Headlines - 7 May 2008
7 May 2008 - Patrick SweeneyThis weekly compilation of stories from wire services, newspapers, and other sources is intended to keep Mercer employees and registered visitors to mercer.com informed of benefits, compensation and HR developments around the world. Facts have not...
Communiqué : Alberta Eliminates Health Premium
29 April 2008On April 22, 2008, the Honourable Iris Evans, the Alberta Minister of Finance and Enterprise, delivered the province’s 2008 budget. The most significant announcement of interest to employers pertains to the elimination of premiums under Alberta’s...
Communiqué : Quebec - Phased Retirement Amendments
28 April 2008The Québec government recently tabled Bill 68 to amend the Supplemental Pension Plans Act (SPPA) to take advantage of the amendments introduced by the federal government to the Income Tax Regulations with respect to phased retirement. The proposed...
Communiqué : Hydro One - Divisional Court Expands Partial Wind-up Test
24 April 2008The Ontario Divisional Court (Divisional Court) upheld and expanded the Financial Services Tribunal (FST) decision in Hydro One. Like the FST the Divisional Court applied a sub-group analysis to determine whether a significant number of pension plan...
Health & Benefits Newsletter - Q4 2007
7 April 2008In our inaugural quarterly newsletter on Mercer H&B China, we feature H&B highlights such as our seminars in China, discuss the latest market trends and offer solutions for small and medium-sized enterprises.
Executive Remuneration Update: CSA’s 2008 proposal on executive pay disclosure: Some good news
3 April 2008On 22 February, the Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) issued a revised proposal of amendments to its executive and director compensation disclosure rules.
Federal Budget Changes to Medical Expense
27 March 2008 - Alison SchofieldThis is an update to our prior Communiqué on the February, 2008 federal budget, in respect of the very significant change that it appears to trigger for the drug portion of benefit plans.
Human Capital Perspective - Read latest issue
26 March 2008Issue 2 of Mercer’s global Human Capital Perspective newsletter in 2008 is now available. This new online publication is designed to discuss and stimulate thinking around effective human capital management in today’s competitive global marketplace.
Communiqué : Executive Pension Disclosure – A Step Forward
18 March 2008 - Scott ClausenThe Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) have published a revised proposal for executive compensation disclosure that differs from the proposal made in 2007 and from the disclosure requirements introduced in 2006 by the Securities Exchange...
Mercer's multi-employer funds newsletter: March 2008
12 March 2008Welcome to the March 2008 edition of Mercer’s newsletter for multi-employer funds!
Investment update - March 2008
10 March 2008This service brings you our latest thinking on global and local investment issues. To receive future investment newsletters by e-mail, simply complete our free registration process and tick the option to receive information from us.
Global retirement: 2008 issues and ideas - 16th edition
7 March 2008Global Retirement Perspective is Mercer's home for thought-provoking insights on retirement and pension issues facing multinational companies. Review Edition 16 now.
ERP #70: Preparing CD&A disclosure for 2008: Complying with the SEC staff guidance
2 March 2008This Perspective summarizes the key themes in the SEC’s guidance on the Compensation Discussion and Analysis (CD&A) rules to assist companies in drafting their new CD&A disclosures for 2008.
Communiqué : 2008 Federal Budget
27 February 2008 - Alison SchofieldOn February 26, 2008, the Honourable Jim Flaherty, Minister of Finance, introduced his third federal budget which proposes a new Tax-Free Savings Account and changes to the list of expenses eligible to the medical expense tax credit. The budget also...
Health & benefits Updates
21 February 2008Health & benefits Updates review specific regulatory and other news and developments affecting Benefits Professionals.
Foresight e-newsletter: Working towards a common goal
20 February 2008Welcome to the first edition of Foresight for 2008.
Mercer Executive Remuneration Perspective archives
19 February 2008Mercer's Executive Remuneration Perspective is Mercer's regular publication offering in-depth coverage of performance, measurement, and reward topics. Our archives allow you to browse through the list of issues.
Communiqué : Non-resident Trust Rules Impact Registered Plans **Update**
11 February 2008 - Marcel ThérouxBill C-10 introduces changes to the Income Tax Act (ITA) that could adversely affect registered pension plans and certain other funds investing in foreign trusts. This Communiqué will be of primary interest to sponsors of defined benefit and...
Compliance Quarterly - For California HR Professionals
7 February 2008The California Compliance Quarterly is published four times a year. It focuses on legal developments in California of interest to employee benefits and human resources professionals.
Executive Remuneration perspective: The new director compensation paradigm
1 February 2008In Mercer’s 2005 Perspective on director compensation, we predicted an evolution in director compensation in response to increases in time commitments, responsibilities and risks associated with board service. In this Perspective, we will explain...
Communiqué : PBSA Phased Retirement Changes
16 January 2008 - Marcel TherouxThe federal government recently tabled a bill to amend the Pension Benefits Standards Act (Canada) (PBSA) to accommodate phased retirement changes to the Income Tax Regulations.
Communiqué: Alberta Funding Regulation Released
21 December 2007 - Jason ReedAlberta has revised its legislation to permit the use of letters of credit to secure pension plan solvency deficiencies. This Communiqué will be of interest to sponsors of pension plans registered in Alberta.
Benefits Legislation in Canada 2008
20 December 2007Canadian legislation covers a broad range of social and tax measures directly affecting employer-sponsored protection provided to employees. This brochure summarizes Canadian legislation affecting benefits plans.
Happy Holidays!
17 December 2007Happy Holidays!
Communiqué : Changes to Nova Scotia’s Pension Benefits Act
10 December 2007 - Lori ParkThis Communiqué will be of interest to sponsors of pension plans with Nova Scotia members.
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