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Canadians’ mental health declines with added concerns about back to school: survey

Canadians’ mental health continues to be affected by the impact of the coronavirus, including concerns about a second wave, ongoing economic uncertainties and the added…

  • By: Staff
  • September 9, 2020 November 17, 2020
  • 15:15

Navacord accquiring B.C.-based benefits broker

Navacord Corp. is expanding its group benefits business by acquiring British Columbia-based independent benefits brokerage Dehoney Financial Group. Dehoney, which has been in business for…

  • By: Staff
  • September 9, 2020 November 17, 2020
  • 15:00

Bank of Canada warns of uneven recovery despite better than expected bounce back

The Bank of Canada sought Wednesday to temper economic excitement about a sharper-than-expected rebound from the depths of the coronavirus crisis, pointing to worrying trends…

Why the ‘S’ in ESG should stay in spotlight post-pandemic

Evidence is growing that company standards on social factors are a major risk and opportunity set for institutional investors to examine. The coronavirus pandemic has…

Younger Canadians most likely to dip into savings during pandemic: survey

While nearly half (45 per cent) of Canadians said they’re feeling less financially secure since the coronavirus pandemic began, that number is slightly higher (49…

  • By: Staff
  • September 9, 2020 November 17, 2020
  • 08:45

Is inflation back on institutional investors’ minds?

While massive monetary policy response didn’t drive inflation following the 2008/09 financial crisis, institutional investors are mulling over whether things may be different this time.…

Alberta Blue Cross shares exercise videos, tips to support employee fitness

Alberta Blue Cross shares exercise videos, tips to support employee fitness

Alberta Blue Cross is sharing exercise videos and tips on social media to help its employees and all Albertans make fitness a part of their work-from-home lives. Before…

  • By: Staff
  • September 8, 2020 November 11, 2020
  • 15:15

Canadian employers’ hiring pace remains modest, but Q4 improves on Q3: survey

Canadian employers expect a modest hiring pace over the next three months, according to a new survey by ManpowerGroup Canada. The survey, which polled more…

  • By: Staff
  • September 8, 2020 November 17, 2020
  • 15:00
Is inflation back on institutional investors’ minds?

Is inflation back on institutional investors’ minds?

While massive monetary policy response didn’t drive inflation following the 2008/09 financial crisis, institutional investors are mulling over whether things may be different this time. The global economy…

Great-West Lifeco subsidiary buys MassMutual retirement services business

Great-West Lifeco Inc. subsidiary Empower Retirement has signed an agreement to buy the retirement services business of Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Co. in a transaction…

Uber case about arbitration clause, not classification of employees

In June, the Supreme Court of Canada released its decision in Uber Technologies Inc. v Heller, dismissing an appeal of a decision by the Ontario…

  • By: Rayaz Khan
  • September 8, 2020 November 30, 2020
  • 08:45

Four trends to watch in China through the recovery

In China, keeping the novel coronavirus under control is key to maintaining the economic recovery, and there are reasons to be optimistic, despite a breakdown…

CPPIB investing in Japanese logistics

The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board is taking part in the launch of the GLP Japan income fund, a private Japanese open-ended logistics fund. The deal…

  • By: Staff
  • September 4, 2020 November 17, 2020
  • 15:00

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