On April 16, 2024, the federal government delivered its 2024 federal budget (“Budget 2024”), titled “Fairness for Every Generation”. Although Canada currently is governed by a minority Liberal government, their previously announced “confidence and supply” …
Budget 2018 saw the federal government propose legislative changes to the section of the Income Tax Act governing Employee Life and Health Trusts (ELHTs). For reference, upon the introduction of ELHTs in 2010, they co-existed …
Last week the B.C. government announced new defined benefit (DB) plan funding rules that take effect December 31, 2019. Some might say that these changes have been long overdue given that the past regime’s heavy …
Partners Jeremy Bell and Mike Greschner, on behalf of George & Bell Consulting, are proud to sponsor the BC Health Care Awards. These awards celebrate excellence and innovation in BC’s health care community by recognizing deserving teams …
George & Bell Consulting is pleased to announce that Mike Greschner has been named its newest Partner, effective immediately. The promotion strengthens one of the firm’s core practice areas: actuarial and core benefit consulting. Greschner …
Mike Greschner, Senior Consultant at George & Bell, will speak at the upcoming Government Finance Officers Association of BC’s (GFOABC) Annual Conference and AGM in Kelowna from May 30th to June 1st. Mike will speak …
On May 9, 2017, British Columbia had an election resulting in what appears to be a minority government. Medical Services Plan (MSP) premiums were a topic in the election. In this article, I discuss the …
We are pleased to announce that Mike Greschner has joined George & Bell Consulting as a Senior Consultant. Mike will be based in Vancouver, providing comprehensive benefit consulting services to public sector, private sector and …
George & Bell is pleased to announce a new addition to our team. Jian Zhang, a fully qualified actuary with 8 years of experience, has joined our firm as a Consultant. Jian has primarily worked …
On August 12th last year, we posted an article on our blog “New Funding Rules for Target Benefit Plans”, in which we reviewed the new funding rules that will apply to the collectively-bargained multi-employer pension …
