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Canadians increasingly putting retirement savings on back burner: survey

Canadians increasingly putting retirement savings on back burner: survey

As Canadians struggle to make ends meet and manage growing debt, they’re increasing putting their future financial plans — including retirement — on the back…

  • By: Staff
  • September 30, 2019 November 12, 2020
  • 16:00

Court of appeal ruling highlights language in incentive plans

The Ontario Court of Appeal has ruled that a strict examination of the language of an incentive plan is the key to determining whether a…

PIAC concerned draft rules on VPLAs exclude smaller DC pension plans

PIAC concerned draft rules on VPLAs exclude smaller DC pension plans

The Pension Investment Association of Canada is concerned draft legislation on variable payment life annuities doesn’t do enough to help small defined contribution pension plans use…

  • By: Staff
  • September 30, 2019 November 30, 2020
  • 09:30
Canadian DB pensions share ‘behind the scenes’ look at implementing TCFD recommendations

Canadian DB pensions share ‘behind the scenes’ look at implementing TCFD recommendations

A group of institutional investors, including numerous large Canadian defined benefit pension plans, has released a handbook outlining their experiences implementing the recommendations from the…

  • By: Staff
  • September 30, 2019 November 12, 2020
  • 09:00

Canadian DB pensions share experiences implementing TCFD recommendations

A group of institutional investors, including numerous large Canadian defined benefit pension plans, has released a handbook outlining their experiences implementing the recommendations from the…

  • By: Staff
  • September 30, 2019 January 9, 2021
  • 08:21
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Why zero-fee funds may not be the best option for investors

In a world where zero-fee funds are rising, how are fund managers making money? And while zero fees sound beneficial for investors, is it really…

  • By: Yaelle Gang
  • September 30, 2019 January 6, 2021
  • 07:53
Lush closing Friday to allow staff to march in climate strike

Lush closing Friday to allow staff to march in climate strike

Students around the world have been skipping school to march in protest of global leaders’ inaction on  climate change, and now certain employers are enabling…

OMA rolling out collective pension plan for physicians

OMA rolling out collective pension plan for physicians

The Ontario Medical Association is partnering with Common Wealth to offer its physician members and their spouses access to a retirement plan. The Advantages Retirement Plan,…

  • By: Staff
  • September 27, 2019 November 30, 2020
  • 09:00
Workplace inclusivity starts with acknowledging systemic racism: report

TSX-listed companies making little progress raising diversity on boards, executive teams: study

Over the last year, companies listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange have seen little movement in the proportion of female executive officers on their boards, according to…

  • By: Staff
  • September 27, 2019 February 23, 2021
  • 08:45
Majority of Canadian employers offer mental, financial wellness benefits: survey

Majority of Canadian employers offer mental, financial wellness benefits: survey

Canadian employers are going beyond traditional health benefits to address all the facets of their employees’ well-being, according to a new survey by global staffing firm…

  • By: Staff
  • September 26, 2019 November 12, 2020
  • 15:30
OMERS’ real estate arm awards prizes for disruption in commercial real estate

OMERS’ real estate arm awards prizes for disruption in commercial real estate

Oxford Properties Group, the real estate investment arm of the Ontario Municipal Employees’ Retirement System, announced the winners of its global Hackathon competition, which awards prizes…

Navigating the challenges for women in finance in 2019

While challenges still exist for women in finance, many are navigating success in this world in different ways. A panel delved into this topic at…

  • By: Yaelle Gang
  • September 26, 2019 January 6, 2021
  • 09:41
Mercer Canada appoints new chief investment officer

Mercer Canada appoints new chief investment officer

Mercer Canada has appointed Rachel Volynsky as its new chief investment officer. In the new role, Volynsky will be leading Mercer’s outsourced chief investment officer…

  • By: Staff
  • September 26, 2019 November 12, 2020
  • 09:30

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