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Canada not preparing for ‘greying of society’ given retirement age reversal: study

Canada not preparing for ‘greying of society’ given retirement age reversal: study

Compared to other high-income countries, Canada is doing very little to prepare for the “greying of society,” according to a new study by public policy think-tank…

  • By: Staff
  • November 24, 2017 September 13, 2019
  • 10:15
Panel considers value of pharmacogenetic testing, fintech for benefits plans

Panel considers value of pharmacogenetic testing, fintech for benefits plans

As innovations in science and technology disrupt the status quo, developments such as pharmacogenetic testing in group benefits plans and robo-advisors in the pension industry are offering new options…

  • By: Ryan Murphy
  • November 24, 2017 September 13, 2019
  • 08:30
CPPIB to invest $1 billion in British financial services distributor

CPPIB to invest $1 billion in British financial services distributor

The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board is investing $1.13 billion for a 30 per cent stake in Britain-based BGL Group Ltd. The distributor of insurance and household…

  • By: Staff
  • November 23, 2017 September 13, 2019
  • 16:10
Ivanhoé Cambridge to invest $200M in Montreal real estate project

Ivanhoé Cambridge to invest $200M in Montreal real estate project

The Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec’s real estate subsidiary is investing $200 million in a Montreal commercial real estate project. As part of the Projet…

  • By: Staff
  • November 23, 2017 September 13, 2019
  • 16:00
Alberta touts 8.5% price cut under updated dental fee guide

Alberta touts 8.5% price cut under updated dental fee guide

The Alberta government has announced a new dental fee guide for 2018 that provides for an 8.5 per cent cut in suggested prices for 60…

  • By: Staff
  • November 23, 2017 September 13, 2019
  • 07:49
Governance, innovation touted as keys to Canadian pension funds’ success

Governance, innovation touted as keys to Canadian pension funds’ success

Independent governance has been one of the key factors in the success of Canadian public pension plans, according to a new report commissioned by the World…

Highlights of Ontario’s labour law changes

Highlights of Ontario’s labour law changes

On Wednesday, the Ontario legislature passed the Fair Workplaces, Better Jobs Act. The highlights of the act include: Requiring equal pay for casual, part-time, temporary…

  • By: Staff
  • November 22, 2017 September 13, 2019
  • 19:45

What do Canadian provinces offer around sick, emergency leave?

While the discussions around the reasons employees need to miss work are getting more specific in many provinces, leave options remain fuzzy to non-existent from a government…

Report recommends raising trigger age for withdrawal of registered retirement savings

Report recommends raising trigger age for withdrawal of registered retirement savings

A new report is recommending the immediate increase of the trigger age for drawing down registered retirement savings, suggesting it should continue to rise with longevity. The report,…

  • By: Staff
  • November 22, 2017 September 13, 2019
  • 08:30
Younger employees prioritize ‘purpose’ of work before pay, benefits: report

Younger employees prioritize ‘purpose’ of work before pay, benefits: report

Younger generations value interesting work, continuous learning and work-life balance over pay and benefits, according to a new report by consultancy and marketing agency Lovell…

  • By: Staff
  • November 21, 2017 September 13, 2019
  • 16:55
Majority of Canadians worried about level of retirement savings: survey

Majority of Canadians worried about level of retirement savings: survey

More than three-quarters (79 per cent) of Canadians aged 35 to 54 are worried about not having enough money to retire when they want to, according…

  • By: Staff
  • November 21, 2017 September 13, 2019
  • 16:45
Ontario pension regulator seeks Sears pension windup

Ontario pension regulator seeks Sears pension windup

Ontario’s pension regulator is seeking the windup of the Sears Canada Inc. pension plan as the company continues the liquidation process. On Nov. 10, the…

  • By: Staff
  • November 21, 2017 September 13, 2019
  • 09:25
Think-tank wants new rules for shareholder payments to address pension deficits

Think-tank wants new rules for shareholder payments to address pension deficits

A report from the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives is touting restrictions on shareholder payments as a way of boosting the sustainability of defined benefit…

  • By: Ryan Murphy
  • November 21, 2017 September 13, 2019
  • 09:20

Average Canadian DB pension plan’s funded solvency position up 2.8% in February: report

The funded position of a typical defined benefit pension plan rose both on a solvency basis (2.8 per cent) and an accounting basis (2.3 per…

  • By: Staff
  • March 28, 2024 March 28, 2024
  • 15:00

47% of Canadian employees relying on workplace benefits to improve well-being: report

Nearly half (47 per cent) of Canadian employees say they’re interested in improving their well-being and plan on using workplace benefits to do so, according…

  • By: Staff
  • March 28, 2024 March 27, 2024
  • 09:00

Expert Panel: CPPIB taking steps to face shifting investment landscape in China

The decision by the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board this month to reduce 10 per cent of its China equity team based in Hong Kong…

Ontario continues work on infrastructure bank, target-benefit pension plan framework

In its 2024 budget on Tuesday, the Ontario government reiterated its support for a provincial infrastructure bank to leverage public sector pension investments. The bank,…

  • By: Staff
  • March 27, 2024 March 27, 2024
  • 15:00

Hydro-Quebec’s $185 billion expansion plan getting institutional investor attention: report

A new $185 billion plan by Hydro-Quebec to build out increased power capacity is gaining attention from institutional investors, according to a report by Bloomberg.…

  • By: Staff
  • March 27, 2024 March 26, 2024
  • 15:00

New York State Common Retirement Fund curbing oil and gas investments

The New York State Common Retirement Fund is restricting its exposure in eight integrated oil and gas companies, including divesting a portion of its investment…

  • By: Staff
  • March 26, 2024 March 26, 2024
  • 15:00