Canada: Retirement, Superannuation & Pensions

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The British Columbia Labour Relations Board recently overturned an arbitrator's decision regarding long-term disability plans that terminate benefits at age 65, finding such provisions do not violate human rights protections against age discrimination. This ruling has significant implications for employers across Canada who maintain similar benefit plan structures, particularly as constitutional challenges to these provisions continue to emerge in multiple jurisdictions.

On March 26, 2026, the Ontario government released the 2026 Ontario Budget: A Plan to Protect Ontario...

On March 26, 2026, the Ontario government tabled its 2026 budget (2026 Budget), which included a number of provisions related to pensions.

On March 20, 2026, the Women’s National Basketball Association (“WNBA”) announced it had reached a tentative agreement with the Women’s National Basketball Players Association (“WNBPA”)...

La population active du Canada vieillit. La retraite n'étant plus obligatoire, les employés travaillent souvent bien au-delà de 65 ans et mettent à profit une expérience et un talent inestimables.

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Canada's workforce is aging. With the abolition of mandatory retirement, employees are often working well past age 65, bringing invaluable experience and talent.