Weight management medications emerged as the fastest growing drug category in 2024, with claims for these drugs surging by 90.6 per cent since 2023, according…
The theme of this year’s Mental Health Week — Unmasking Mental Health — is a reminder that many people in the workplace feel pressured to…
The Nova Scotia Teachers’ Pension Plan is reporting a one-year investment return of 9.76 per cent, according to its annual report. At the end of…
Amid ongoing geopolitical tension, the U.S. trade war and the rising cost of living, it’s important for employers to provide a psychological safe workplace, says…
The idea of Alberta opting out of the Canada Pension Plan isn’t moving ahead — at least for now. Premier Danielle Smith says she won’t…
For most of the decade since I joined Benefits Canada, it feels like the pension industry has been moving at a snail’s pace. Don’t get…
More than half of Canadian employers say they use generative artificial intelligence to screen candidates and review résumés, citing improved customer service (55 per cent),…
An article on how Canada’s federal election could impact employees’ retirement savings was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com this past week. Here are the top…
The benefits of artificial intelligence go hand in hand with the many risks, but the pension industry’s requirements around fiduciary responsibility and governance, as well…
Awarding employees in a genuine manner for their accomplishments at work and in the community can go a long way to support employee recognition and…
While many benefits plan sponsors have traditionally considered moving their plan from an insured arrangement to an administrative-services only model upon reaching a certain threshold…
With a second Donald Trump presidency unleashing global uncertainty, emerging markets nations are forging new alliances and building a foundation for sustainable long-term growth. Indeed,…
In an increasingly uncertain investment landscape, the Nova Scotia Pension Services Corp. is aiming to become more hands-on with its investment implementation. “Each asset class…
The software company’s chief people officer discusses family-building benefits, managing a fully remote workforce and quiet days with her four rescue animals. Q: What new…
The Ontario Pension Board scored at or above the median for the Principles for Responsible Investment Reporting Framework assessment tool, according to its latest sustainability…
A group of former municipal police officers who were recruited by the Ontario Provincial Police have launched multi-million-dollar lawsuits against the Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement…
Six in 10 (60 per cent) global institutional investors say interest rate changes were the No. 1 factor behind portfolio adjustments in 2024, according to…
The percentage of female benefits plan members using fertility drugs rose by roughly 14.57 per cent in 2024, according to a new report by Manulife…
The Canadian Sustainability Standards Board is appointing Wendy Berman as chair, effective May 5. Berman is a former vice-chair of the Ontario Securities Commission and,…
Canada’s largest bank said Tuesday that it has scrapped one of its flagship climate commitments and is holding back on publicizing other climate progress in…
Michael Montgomery used to check the balance on his retirement account once a week and smile. But lately, not wanting to get upset and question…
After reaching new highs at the end of 2024, capital accumulation plan member outcomes have seen significant impacts following the inauguration of U.S. President Donald…
Doubts about the demand for electric vehicles in the U.S. is creating new questions around the development of the Canadian lithium-ion battery industry, says Jon…
A global shutdown caused by the coronavirus pandemic gave Canadians an increase of unanticipated savings that led to a short period of stronger retirement savings…
Public equities account for, on average, 42 per cent of asset owners’ portfolios, according to a new report by Northern Trust Corp. The report, based…