Canadian employers in sectors that have been hardest hit by the U.S. trade war can support employees’ mental and financial wellness by communicating clearly about…
An article on the Association of Canadian Pension Management’s call for modernized pension legislation in Alberta was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com this past week.…
The Saskatchewan government has passed several amendments to the provincial Employment Act that will impact employers’ leave policies. The amendments include the creation of a…
A new partnership between the Public Sector Pension Investment Board and BCE Inc. was built out of an ongoing dialogue and a desire to support…
The Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec is completing an acquisition deal for Antylia Scientific worth nearly US$1.3 billion. The deal is being completed…
More than 8,300 workers will have lost their job and some benefits by the time Hudson’s Bay Co. closes all of its stores at the…
The Saskatchewan Pension Plan is reassuring plan members its asset mix is designed to withstand shifts stemming from global disruptions and economic uncertainty. In a…
In the unionized workplace, the implementation of artificial intelligence isn’t just a management decision — it’s also a bargaining issue. “Just don’t assume you can…
The Association of Canadian Pension Management is calling on the Alberta government to modernize its provincial pension legislation and align its laws with other Canadian…
The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board is facing criticism for backing out of a commitment to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. Following the release of…
For employers that are designing a financial wellness program, it’s important to provide a user-friendly, educational, and flexible offering that reflects the diversity of employees’…
Nine in 10 (93 per cent) of global employers say they’ll maintain or expand their well-being offerings in 2025, according to a new survey by…
Yellow Pages Ltd. is transferring $210 million in defined benefit pension liabilities through a group annuity contract with BMO Insurance. According to a press release,…
CAA Club Group’s win in Benefits Canada’s 2024 Workplace Benefits Awards is reinforcing the company’s efforts to provide a comprehensive wellness program to its employees,…
Roughly eight in 10 (78 per cent) employees who can personalize their benefits package to meet their needs say their employer cares about their health…
U.S. meatpacking workers are getting their first new defined benefit pension plan in nearly 40 years under a contract agreement between Brazil-based JBS, one of…
An article on how employers are supporting working parents and caregivers was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com this past week. Here are the top five…
While pay transparency requirements differ across Canada, there are several best practices for employers to ensure equity in the workplace, says Caitlin Hurren, legal counsel…
Three-quarters (75 per cent) of Canadian employers and two-thirds (66 per cent) of U.S. employers say they plan to link compensation directly to performance outcomes,…
Canadian defined benefit pension plan sponsors have an average per-member administration cost of US$165, according to a new report by CEM Benchmarking Inc. The report,…
A new climate initiative is advising Canadian companies on how to develop effective climate transition plans as part of a larger effort to support a…
More than half (58 per cent) of Ontario employees say retirement planning should go beyond financial wellness and encompass physical and mental health and social…
The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board says it earned a net return of 9.3 per cent for its latest fiscal year. The board says the…
As cases of measles continue to climb across Canada, employers can support employee health and productivity by educating workers on vaccines and encouraging them to…
The Ontario Pension Board is appointing Andrew Tambone as chief investment officer. In the role, Tambone will be responsible for overseeing the OPB’s relationship with…