The focus of this paper is the Canadian occupational plan system. Although others may be relevant, three questions assist in evaluating that system. Do enough people have an occupational pension plan (the “coverage question”), are occupational pension plans affordable and efficient methods...

This chapter considers the regulation of employees' rights and entitlements after their employment is terminated due to an employer's insolvency or when they have left the labour force due to retirement. Both situations are concerned with the position of employees at a period in which they are...