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Caisse, Ontario Teachers’ partner with insurance firm, CPPIB sells stake in parking company

Caisse, Ontario Teachers’ partner with insurance firm, CPPIB sells stake in parking company

The Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec and the Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan are partnering with Anurag Chandra, former chief executive officer of Prosperity…

  • By: Staff
  • October 23, 2019 November 12, 2020
  • 13:30
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Brazil Congress passes landmark overhaul of pension system

The Senate gave final congressional approval Tuesday to an overhaul of Brazil’s pension system, capping years of stalled efforts to sway public opinion and rein…

Fidelity Canada wins award for holistic health program

Fidelity Canada wins award for holistic health program

Fidelity Canada’s traditional health and wellness program has evolved into a holistic initiative that incorporates every aspect of working life, leading to its award win…

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Employees value meaningful work over benefits, compensation: survey

Employees cite meaningful work as more important to than compensation and perks, according to a new survey by the Workhuman Analytics and Research Institute. The survey, which…

  • By: Staff
  • October 23, 2019 September 4, 2025
  • 08:45
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Governance was key to turnaround at Newfoundland and Labrador Teachers’ Pension Plan

Like many plans, the Newfoundland and Labrador Teachers’ Pension Plan came out of 2008 in rough shape. So, the government started to discuss what should…

  • By: Yaelle Gang
  • October 23, 2019 January 5, 2021
  • 08:33
Factor investing strategies becoming more popular for fixed income: survey

Factor investing strategies becoming more popular for fixed income: survey

The use of factor investing is on the rise among institutional investors, according to a new global survey by Invesco. “Factor investing has shifted from…

  • By: Staff
  • October 22, 2019 November 12, 2020
  • 15:30
Liberals’ election win implications for pharmacare, pension legislation

Liberals’ election win implications for pharmacare, pension legislation

The Liberal Party of Canada is set to form a minority government after Tuesday’s federal election when it won 157 out of 338 seats. While the party made…

  • By: Staff
  • October 22, 2019 November 30, 2020
  • 10:30
Canada’s retirement system ranked 9th in the world

Canada’s retirement system ranked 9th in the world

Canada’s retirement system jumped one spot to ninth place in Melbourne Mercer’s annual global pension index. Comparing 37 global retirement systems, the report found the Canadian system…

  • By: Staff
  • October 22, 2019 November 30, 2020
  • 09:30
Scotiabank recognized for creating culture of diversity in workplace

Scotiabank recognized for creating culture of diversity in workplace

At Benefits Canada‘s 2019 Workplace Benefits Awards, Scotiabank was recognized in the diversity category for a focus that’s “thoughtful” and “fulsome,” according to judges. “I think it’s…

A look at the legal risk for benefits plan sponsors

Prudence and process: a primer on pension investment law

Many years ago, there was not much pension investment–related law, but with the rise of Canadian pension funds investing globally, this has changed, said Mitch…

  • By: Yaelle Gang
  • October 22, 2019 January 5, 2021
  • 06:49
PSP, Alberta Teachers’ to buy Canadian natural gas and renewables company

PSP, Alberta Teachers’ to buy Canadian natural gas and renewables company

The Public Sector Pension Investment Board and the Alberta Teachers’ Retirement Fund Board are acquiring all issued and outstanding common shares of AltaGas Canada Inc. The Canadian…

  • By: Staff
  • October 21, 2019 November 12, 2020
  • 16:00
Canadian employers want more information about cannabis in the workplace: survey

Canadian employers want more information about cannabis in the workplace: survey

The vast majority (87 per cent) of Canadian business owners said they haven’t had any cannabis-related incidents in the workplace since recreational cannabis was legalized last…

  • By: Staff
  • October 21, 2019 November 12, 2020
  • 10:00
Getting to know OPTrust’s new president and CEO Peter Lindley

Getting to know OPTrust’s new president and CEO Peter Lindley

It’s been one month since Peter Lindley, the OPSEU Pension Trust’s new president and chief executive officer, started the role. With an engineering degree and…

Editorial: Celebrating winning employers shines a light in dark times

As we come to the end of another year, we continue to confront an uncertain geopolitical landscape, with wars raging on and leaders tangled in…

Head to head: What’s riskier right now: investments in private equity or public equity?

One academic argues in favour of public equity’s transparency in a volatile economy, while another looks to private equity’s future gains. Yuanshun Li, associate professor,…

How Waterloo Regional Health Network leadership unified retirement benefits under the HOOPP to ensure equity across its workforce

When Grand River Hospital and St. Mary’s General Hospital merged in April 2025, leaders weren’t just bringing together two sites and two cultures, they also…

  • By: Sonya Singh
  • December 12, 2025 December 14, 2025
  • 08:58