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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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  • June 20, 2025 June 19, 2025
  • 09:00
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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…

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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  hiring managers (17 per cent) saying it costs their…

OSFI launching consultation on climate change risks to pensions, financial institutions

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…

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  • June 19, 2025 June 19, 2025
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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…

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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…

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…

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  • June 18, 2025 June 17, 2025
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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…

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…

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  • June 17, 2025 June 17, 2025
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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…

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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…

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  • June 17, 2025 June 16, 2025
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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…

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…

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…

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  • June 13, 2025 June 12, 2025
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PSP Investments returns 12.6% for fiscal 2024, net assets increase to $264.9BN

The Public Sector Pension Investment Board is reporting a 12.6 per cent return for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025, up from 7.2 per…

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  • June 13, 2025 June 13, 2025
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Top 5 HR, benefits, pension and investment stories of the week

An article on how pension plan sponsors can manage risk amid economic and geopolitical instability was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com this past week. Here…

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  • June 13, 2025 June 12, 2025
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Expert panel: From burnout to brain tumour and back

Sometimes things aren’t what they seem. A couple of years ago I started experiencing classic burnout symptoms, like exhaustion, brain fog and lack of concentration.…

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Ontario legislation accelerating residential real estate projects could entice institutional investors: expert

New legislation in Ontario is signalling that the province is serious about addressing structural inefficiencies in its housing market and institutional investors could play a…

Report finds average Canadian DB pension plan returns -1.7% in April

The funded position of a typical Canadian defined benefit pension plan increased slightly both on a solvency and accounting basis in April, according to Telus…

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  • June 12, 2025 June 10, 2025
  • 11:00
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Scotiabank corporate employees returning to office four days per week

Scotiabank is bringing many of its corporate employees back to the office at least four days a week starting this September, reinforcing a post-pandemic push…

How plan sponsors, pharmacists can work together amid evolving health-care landscape

As the role of pharmacists in the Canadian health-care landscape continues to evolve, there are opportunities for plan sponsors to integrate these professionals into their…

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PIAC, ACPM asking federal government to bring back real return bonds

Two organizations representing the interests of Canadian pension funds are asking the federal government to bring back Canada’s real return bond program. In a joint…

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  • June 11, 2025 June 10, 2025
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82% of Canadian employers cite cost as top benefits concern: survey

The majority (82 per cent) of Canadian employers say cost is their primary consideration when defining and reviewing benefits, compared to 66 per cent of…

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  • June 11, 2025 June 13, 2025
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TMX continuing to advance flexible, people-first work model after Workplace Benefits Awards win

Following its win in the Future of Work Strategy category at the 2024 Workplace Benefits Awards, TMX Group Ltd. is advancing its hybrid-first approach with…

Chief actuary seeking peer review panel for next CPP actuarial report

The Office of the Chief Actuary is launching a peer review process for its next actuarial report on the Canada Pension Plan, which is expected…

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  • June 10, 2025 June 9, 2025
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