Is there a sweet spot for risk limits?
Looking at public equity market charts for the year so far, many form a V-shape. In these V-shaped situations of rapid decline followed almost immediately…
- By: Staff
- August 13, 2020 December 6, 2020
- 07:45
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Former Starbucks Canada employee suing for unpaid OT on behalf of store managers
A former Starbucks Canada employee is suing the company for unpaid overtime for himself and other store managers. Trevor Hopman is the lead plaintiff in…
- By: The Canadian Press
- August 12, 2020 December 2, 2020
- 15:24
UTAM receives high scores in UN’s principles for responsible investing
The University of Toronto Asset Management Corp. has received its highest scores in the United Nations’ principles for responsible investing’s annual assessment of its approach…
- By: Staff
- August 12, 2020 November 12, 2020
- 15:15
Rare disease drugs strategy, standard coverage in CLHIA’s 2020 budget wish list
The Canadian Life and Health Insurance Association is recommending the federal government develop a strategy for high-cost drugs for rare diseases, potentially by harmonizing catastrophic drug coverage…
- By: Staff
- August 12, 2020 November 12, 2020
- 15:00
A look at private equity investing in DC plans
Much debate remains about whether private equity is an appropriate option for members of capital accumulation plans. Canada’s neighbours to the south have been examining…
- By: Staff
- August 12, 2020 December 6, 2020
- 09:48
Private equity has potential to boost DC plan investments
Much debate remains as to whether private equity is an appropriate option for members of capital accumulation plans. Canada’s neighbours to the south have been…
- By: Staff
- August 12, 2020 November 30, 2020
- 09:30
Yes, Canadian pension plans actually do outperform their global peers: study
While Canadian pension plans hold a quiet confidence, it turns out they actually do outperform their international peers when it comes to asset performance and…
- By: Staff
- August 12, 2020 November 12, 2020
- 09:15
Starbucks launching digital wellness app for staff, family members
Starbucks Canada is partnering with Morneau Shepell Ltd. to make LifeWorks available to all 24,000 Canadian employees and their family members. The digital wellness platform and…
- By: Staff
- August 12, 2020 November 24, 2020
- 08:45
Is China’s economic recovery sustainable?
China’s V-shaped economic recovery continued for a fourth consecutive month in June, led by strong domestic demand. And if the novel coronavirus remains under control,…
- By: Andy Rothman
- August 12, 2020 December 6, 2020
- 08:31
Canada sets temporary minimum unemployment rate for EI
The federal government is setting a temporary minimum unemployment rate of 13.1 per cent for all employment insurance economic regions across Canada. The move, which took effect…
- By: Staff with files from Canadian Press
- August 11, 2020 March 19, 2021
- 16:00
OMERS leading funding round for U.S. online learning company
The Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System’s growth equity arm is leading a $66 million Series D funding round for American online learning company Skillshare Inc.…
- By: Staff
- August 11, 2020 November 12, 2020
- 15:15
EQ Care partnering with RWAM for virtual health-care services
EQ Care is forming a partnership with RWAM Insurance Administrators Inc. with the aim of facilitating access to virtual health-care services. RWAM, a Canadian third-party…
- By: Staff
- August 11, 2020 November 24, 2020
- 09:00
AIMA Canada forming new executive committee
The Canadian chapter of the Alternative Investment Management Association is forming its new 2020-22 executive committee. Belle Kaura, vice-president of legal and chief compliance officer…
- By: Staff
- August 11, 2020 November 11, 2020
- 08:45
Editorial: Mental-health support from a corporate, national and gendered perspective
This year marks Benefits Canada’s fifth annual Mental Health Issue, an initiative introduced in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic as employers ramped up their…
- By: Jennifer Paterson
- March 6, 2026 March 6, 2026
- 09:00
Head to head: Are employers responsible for employee mental health in an uncertain economic environment?
In these uncertain times, there are strategic opportunities to implement mental-health polices, programs and services that provide tangible benefits for both employers and employees. Rebecca…
- By: Benefits Canada
- March 6, 2026 April 8, 2026
- 08:59
How Pratt & Whitney’s winning mental-health program supports employees, strengthens leadership
Known as ‘Inspire,’ Pratt & Whitney Canada’s health and well-being program has evolved since its launch in November 2020, growing with employees’ changing needs, using…
- By: Sadie Janes
- March 6, 2026 March 6, 2026
- 08:56