Survey finds 74% of Canadians aged 24 to 44 view conventional retirement approach as outdated
Three-quarters (74 per cent) of Canadians aged 24 to 44 say the conventional approach to retirement — halting work at age 65 to enjoy a…
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CAAT returns 9.5% for 2023, led by global, emerging market equities
The Colleges of Applied Arts and Technology pension plan saw a net return of 9.5 per cent for 2023, with net assets of $20.1 billion,…
- By: Staff
- April 18, 2024 April 18, 2024
- 09:30
PSAC files policy grievance regarding transfer of PSHCP, impacts on plan members
The Public Service Alliance of Canada recently filed a policy grievance against the Treasury Board for its management of the transfer of the Public Service…
- By: Sadie Janes
- April 18, 2024 April 17, 2024
- 09:00
Unifor applies to represent two Amazon fulfilment centres in Metro Vancouver
Unifor has filed two applications with the B.C. Labour Relations Board to represent Amazon.com Inc. workers in New Westminster and Delta, B.C. “Workers at Amazon are seeking…
- By: The Canadian Press
- April 17, 2024 April 17, 2024
- 15:00
Feds seeking to boost domestic investments by Canadian institutional investors: budget
In its 2024 budget on Tuesday, the federal government announced a new working group dedicated to encouraging increased domestic investments by Canadian institutional investors. Former…
- By: Staff
- April 17, 2024 April 16, 2024
- 09:00
FSRA focusing on target-benefit framework for MEPPs, sustainability of PBGF in 2024-25 annual plan
In its 2024-25 annual plan, the Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Ontario is focusing on assessing and mitigating systemic and high-priority risks in the province’s…
- By: Staff
- April 17, 2024 April 16, 2024
- 09:00
41% of pet owners willing to take a pay cut to work in a pet-friendly environment: survey
Two-fifths (41 per cent) of pet owners say they’d be willing to take a pay cut in order to work in a pet-friendly environment, according…
- By: Staff
- April 16, 2024 April 16, 2024
- 15:00
Demand for data centres rising as institutional investors seek to diversify real estate portfolios: expert
Data centres are becoming an important asset for institutional investors seeking to diversify their real estate portfolios. The data centre asset class was valued at…
- By: Bryan McGovern
- April 16, 2024 April 16, 2024
- 11:00
Organon launching initiative to support women’s career, health journey in the workplace
Organon Canada’s ‘HER Professional Journey’ initiative is addressing women’s unique health experiences, including fertility, parental leave and menopause, so they can feel supported and empowered…
- By: Sadie Janes
- April 16, 2024 April 15, 2024
- 09:00
Caisse reports more than $53 billion in low-carbon assets
The Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec is reporting $53 billion in low-carbon assets, including $15 billion in Quebec, representing an overall increase of…
- By: Staff
- April 16, 2024 April 16, 2024
- 09:00
CPPIB expands role of global offshore wind platform
The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board is expanding the role of its wholly owned subsidiary Reventus Power as its dedicated global offshore wind platform. The…
- By: Staff
- April 15, 2024 April 12, 2024
- 15:00
Survey finds 38% of Canadian employees say they spend too much time working
Two-fifths (38 per cent) of Canadian employees say they spend too much time working and half (52 per cent) of these respondents say they work…
- By: Staff
- April 15, 2024 April 12, 2024
- 09:00
U.S. employees say paid commutes, salary increase would encourage return to workplace: survey
The majority (83 per cent) of U.S. employees in a remote working arrangement say they’d be encouraged to return to the office if their commute…
- By: Staff
- April 12, 2024 April 12, 2024
- 15:00
Top 5 HR, benefits, pension and investment stories of the week
An article on how remote and hybrid working arrangements are leading to a ‘Great Exhaustion’ was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com. Here are the top five…
- By: Staff
- April 12, 2024 April 11, 2024
- 09:00
Expert panel: How employers can support neurodiverse workers through benefits, workplace policies
Canadian employers have taken important steps forward on a range of diversity, equity and inclusion matters. That work continues, particularly in the context of neurodiversity,…
- By: Kim Siddall
- April 12, 2024 April 11, 2024
- 09:00
Editorial: Turning challenge into opportunity
As I write this column, I’m reflecting on the spectrum of weather I’ve witnessed this past winter. From my office window in southwestern Ontario, I…
- By: Blake Wolfe
- April 12, 2024 April 11, 2024
- 09:00
Head to Head: Is it time to change the terminology around ESG?
An academic says environmental, social and governance terminology should evolve alongside understanding of the concept, while a consultant favours a focus on substance over form.…
- By: Blake Wolfe
- April 12, 2024 April 11, 2024
- 08:59
How will growing anti-ESG sentiment in the U.S. impact Canadian institutional investors?
A growing wave of opposition to environmental, social and governance factors has turned life in the sustainable finance industry into something of a roller coaster…
- By: Michael McKiernan
- April 12, 2024 April 11, 2024
- 08:56
How CAAT is supporting its ESG aspirations through responsible investments, team-building
As an institutional investor, Asif Haque knows the Colleges of Applied Arts and Technology Pension Plan has a responsibility to meet the rising challenge of…
- By: Bryan McGovern
- April 12, 2024 April 18, 2024
- 08:55