CPP Investments is pursuing investments in medical outpatient buildings through a new a joint venture with IRA Capital and an undisclosed global institutional investor. The…
Employers can help young employees transition from the classroom to the workplace by being clear about the skills they’re looking for, says Gemma Kenyon, director…
A survey of older Canadian employees by the National Institute on Ageing at Toronto Metropolitan University was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com this past week.…
The Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan is appealing a Dutch tax court ruling against the investment organization. Th court backed the investigation of a tax…
Communication is critical to show employees the true value of total rewards beyond pay, according to Aastha Juneja, head of compensation and benefits at Corus…
Montrusco Bolton Investments Inc. has transitioned to a majority employee-ownership structure, with more than 70 per cent of employees now holding equity in the firm.…
CPP Investments’ chief executive officer has described the organization as a supertanker, referring to scale — a portfolio approaching $800 billion — and the inability…
Over the last 80 years, the TTC Pension Plan has grown from a contribution of $250,000 and a small team within the Toronto Transit Commission…
While Canada’s financial system was fit for purpose across decades of liberal democratic order, it’s important to look at how the system should be structured…
The University Pension Plan of Ontario is welcoming two new plan participants. Wilfrid Laurier University is the sixth university to join the plan, along with…
Danish pension fund AkademikerPension is divesting nearly US$100 million in U.S. treasuries, citing weak U.S. government finances. In a press release, Anders Schelde, the organization’s…
Older Canadians’ retirement confidence is dropping amid longer life expectancies and a rising percentage of employees who continue to work past age 65, according to…
Alberta’s Local Authorities Pension Plan and Public Service Pension Plan have launched a new board education program aimed at strengthening governance by equipping trustees with…
The Pension Investment Association of Canada will monitor the ongoing progress of several policies related to environmental and sustainability solutions. Last year’s federal budget indicated…
Nearly two-thirds (63 per cent) of employees say it’s important for their employers to focus on diversity, equity and inclusion, down from 72 per cent…
After an eventful 2025, there are several developments and trends affecting Canadian defined benefit pension plan sponsors in 2026. Focus on investment strategy Major equity…
Employers can appoint mental-health champions, use engaging communications and schedule learning sessions with their employee assistance programs to provide support during Blue Monday and year-round,…
The Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan is appointing Chantale Pelletier as senior managing director and head of global infrastructure, effective immediately. In the role, she’ll…
Rising living and health-care costs continued to weigh on workers in 2025, even as employers increased spending on benefits, according to a new survey from…
CPP Investments is expanding its investment partnership with Northleaf Capital Partners by committing to invest an additional $750 million. The planned investment will be delivered…
More than half (55 per cent) of employees say artificial intelligence would be positive for their organizations, up from 46 per cent in 2024, while…
An article on Skip’s enhanced fertility and mental-health coverage was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com this past week. Here are the top five human resources,…
After another significant year of performance in the Canadian private equity market, 2026 is poised for another period of strong deal-making volumes, says Patrick Shea,…
It’s important for employers to examine benefits data to tailor their offerings and focus on organizational resiliency to be successful in the year ahead, says…
As a 44-year-old — part of what’s come to be known as the ‘elder’ or ‘geriatric’ millennial demographic — it’s probably no surprise that I…