Nova Scotia Pooled Registered Pension Plans Regulations October 15, 2015 The CBA Pensions and Benefits Section comments on the draft PRPP regulations in Nova Scotia and stresses importance of harmonization.
Multilateral Agreement on Pooled Registered Pension Plans August 14, 2015 The CBA comments on Finance Canada’s consultation for a proposed multilateral agreement to oversee PRPPs and advocates for regulatory harmonization.
Financial/Literacy Phase 3: Strengthening Young and Adult Canadians February 27, 2015 The CBA supports the National Strategy for Financial Literacy, and offers recommendations to strengthen the financial literacy of young and adult Canadians.
Bill C-377 — Income Tax Act Amendments (requirements for labour organizations) December 04, 2014 The CBA is concerned that imposing stringent reporting requirements on labour organizations undermines the privacy of Canadians, may be unconstitutional, and unintentionally captures a myriad of pension or benefit funds with unionized employees.
Regulations Amending Certain Regulations Relating to Pensions (Proposed Regulations) October 27, 2014 In response to regulation pre-published in the Canada Gazette on September 27, 2014, the CBA comments on proposed amendments to improve the regulatory framework of defined contribution pension plans (DC Plans).
National Strategy for Financial Literacy, Phase 1: Strengthening Seniors' Financial Literacy July 17, 2014 The CBA supports the National Strategy for Financial Literacy, and offers recommendations to strengthen seniors’ financial literacy.
Pension Innovation for Canadians: The Target Benefit Plan June 30, 2014 The CBA agrees with making the federal government’s target-benefit pension plan model more available and offers a legislative framework for Target Benefit Plans.
Harmonization of Pooled Registered Pension Plans June 19, 2014 The CBA believes that all Canadians should have equal access to pooled registered pension plans (PRPPs), and asks provincial governments to harmonize legislation for PRPPs across Canada.
Consultation Paper - Non Residency Unlocking June 18, 2014 In response to a consultation paper dated May 12, 2014, the CBA gives input on proposed new non-residency unlocking rules under the Saskatchewan Pension Benefits Act, 1992 and its regulations.
Pensions and Benefits Standards Act and Income Tax Act Application of 10% Rule February 11, 2014 The CBA seeks clarification of the Canada Revenue Agency’s different interpretations of the 10% rule under the Pension Benefit Standards Act and Income Tax Act investment rules.