Top 5 HR, benefits, pension and investment stories of the week
A column by Hub International’s Ken MacDonald on his recent health-care journey was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com this past week. Here are the top…
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Colliers’ 2024 Workplace Benefits Awards win highlighting commitment to employee well-being
Colliers International Group Inc.’s win at Benefits Canada’s 2024 Workplace Benefits Awards is highlighting the company’s efforts to support employee well-being via its absence management…
- By: Blake Wolfe
- June 20, 2025 June 19, 2025
- 09:00
Nearly one in five Canadian employers say turnover costs exceed $100K: survey
Employee turnover is taking a significant financial toll on Canadian companies, with nearly one in five (17 per cent) hiring managers saying it costs their…
- By: Sonya Singh
- June 19, 2025 June 17, 2025
- 15:00
Caisse investing $400 billion in climate initiatives by 2030, joins global sustainability alliance
The Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec is creating new climate strategy goals and wants to achieve $400 billion in climate action investments by…
- By: Staff
- June 19, 2025 June 19, 2025
- 11:00
Meet the 2025 Workplace Benefits Awards judges
With just two weeks to go until the 2025 Workplace Benefits Awards’ nomination process draws to a close, Benefits Canada is pleased to announce this…
- By: Benefits Canada
- June 19, 2025 June 12, 2025
- 09:00
67% of Canadians concerned about impact of Canada-U.S. relations, cost of living on retirement: HOOPP
Two-thirds (67 per cent) of Canadians say they’re very concerned about how Canada-U.S. relations, along with the cost of living (67 per cent) and general…
- By: Blake Wolfe
- June 19, 2025 June 17, 2025
- 09:00
Ontario DB pension plans’ average solvency ratio declining to 119% in Q1 2025: FSRA
The median solvency ratio of Ontario’s defined benefit pension plans reached 119 per cent during the first quarter of 2025, according to a new report…
- By: Staff
- June 18, 2025 June 17, 2025
- 15:00
How employers can celebrate inclusion beyond monthly awareness campaigns
Every June, rainbows pop up across corporate Canada — it’s a sign that Pride Month is in full swing. But when the calendar flips to…
- By: Sonya Singh
- June 18, 2025 June 18, 2025
- 09:00
Scotiabank appointing Jason Traetto as VP, global pensions and benefits
Scotiabank is appointing Jason Traetto as vice-president of global pensions and benefits. In the new role, he’ll lead the bank’s commitment to the total well-being…
- By: Staff
- June 17, 2025 June 17, 2025
- 15:00
UPP reviewing investments with stress tests, engaging union on Israel divestment calls
An uneasy economic landscape between Canada and the U.S. is pushing the University Pension Plan to perform more stress testing for new and existing investments…
- By: Bryan McGovern
- June 17, 2025 June 13, 2025
- 11:00
57% of global employers rebalancing benefits spend over next three years: survey
In the next three years, more than half (57 per cent) of global employers plan to reallocate or rebalance their benefits spend, adding or enhancing…
- By: Staff
- June 17, 2025 June 16, 2025
- 09:00
Coverage of the 2025 Global Investment Conference
Against a backdrop of unpredictability on the global stage, Canadian institutional investors continue to face several competing headwinds, including a push from the federal government…
- By: The Canadian Investment Review
- June 17, 2025 June 12, 2025
- 08:00
2025 Global Investment Conference: Trump accelerates uncertainty, cost of resources for businesses around the world
The cost of doing business under the current U.S. administration is getting more expensive and uncertain, said Cliff Kupchan, chairman at Eurasia Group, during the…
- By: Bryan McGovern
- June 17, 2025 June 6, 2025
- 07:59
2025 Global Investment Conference: Uncovering private debt’s emerging opportunities and risks
While private debt continues to draw strong interest from institutional investors, the market is surrounded by conflicting narratives — some believe it’s a great opportunity…
- By: Jennifer Paterson
- June 17, 2025 June 10, 2025
- 07:58
2025 Global Investment Conference: How institutional investors can integrate energy transition assets into their portfolios
In recent years, the energy sector has been unloved and out of favour, sitting at just below four per cent on the MSCI World index,…
- By: Jennifer Paterson
- June 17, 2025 June 6, 2025
- 07:57
2025 Global Investment Conference: The interconnectedness of credit markets and attractive opportunities for investors
The uncertain geopolitical climate and the ensuing market volatility are offering a variety of entry points into credit markets, according to Bill Bohnsack, president and…
- By: Jennifer Paterson
- June 17, 2025 June 6, 2025
- 07:56
Survey finds 15% of new mothers lost employment while on parental leave
Arina Kharlamova was cradling her two-month-old daughter when an email popped into her inbox that disrupted the calm of her maternity leave. The message invited…
- By: Tara Deschamps, the Canadian Press
- June 16, 2025 June 13, 2025
- 09:00
Amazon supporting new Canadians with legal benefits
Amazon Canada is supporting employees who are new Canadians through its new immigration legal referral program. The program, which is available to all full- and…
- By: Blake Wolfe
- June 16, 2025 June 13, 2025
- 09:00
PSP Investments closing 7.51% stake acquisition in 407 toll highway, BCI investing in Asian telecommunications infrastructure
The Public Sector Pension Investment Board is closing the purchase of a 7.51 per cent minority stake in the 407 Express Toll Route from the…
- By: Staff
- June 13, 2025 June 12, 2025
- 15:00