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SHEPP’s Alison McKay to retire in June, board launches search for new CEO

The Saskatchewan Healthcare Employees’ Pension Plan is preparing for a leadership transition, with Alison McKay set to retire as chief executive officer on June 26,…

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  • February 17, 2026 February 13, 2026
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CAAT pension plan returns 16% in 2019, well-positioned to weather coronavirus storm

CAAT places Derek Dobson on administrative leave, appoints acting CEO

The Colleges of Applied Arts and Technology’s pension plan is placing chief executive officer Derek Dobson on administrative leave and appointing Kevin Fahey as acting…

  • By: Staff
  • February 13, 2026 February 17, 2026
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CPP Investments returns 0.5% in “volatile” Q3 2026

CPP Investments says it had a net return of 0.5 per cent in its third quarter for a growth rate well below its longer-term track…

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GreenShield acquiring Kii Health’s Canadian mental-health services

GreenShield Canada is acquiring Kii Health’s Canadian mental-health services segment. The acquisition encompasses Kii’s employee assistance program, student assistance program, cognitive behavioural therapy associates and…

  • By: Staff
  • February 13, 2026 February 12, 2026
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Caisse halting investments in Dubai logistics firm over CEO’s alleged Epstein ties

The Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec is halting investments in a Dubai-based logistics company due to alleged ties between the firm’s chief executive…

  • By: Staff
  • February 13, 2026 February 13, 2026
  • 15:00

Top 5 HR, benefits, pension and investment stories of the week

An article on the removal of the board chair at the Colleges of Applied Arts and Technology pension plan was the most-read article on BenefitsCanada.com…

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  • February 13, 2026 February 12, 2026
  • 09:00
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How employers can help young workers with disabilities transition into the workforce: webinar

Transitioning from school to work shouldn’t require someone with a disability to fight twice as hard just to be evaluated on skill, said Chelsea Masson,…

  • By: Sadie Janes
  • February 13, 2026 February 12, 2026
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Global pension assets rise 9.6% year over year, driven by DC plans: report

Global pension assets reached a record US$68.3 trillion in 2025, rising 9.6 per cent year over year, with defined contribution savings continuing to drive growth,…

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  • February 12, 2026 February 9, 2026
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Two senior infrastructure leaders leave OMERS, European strategy unchanged

The Ontario Municipal Employees’ Retirement System is parting ways with two infrastructure leads in the wake of struggling investments in the European market, according to…

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Canadian pension risk transfer market declines 40% in 2025: report

After a record-setting 2024, the Canadian group annuity purchase market experienced a moderate slowdown in 2025, according to a new report by Normandin Beaudry. It…

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  • February 12, 2026 February 11, 2026
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How employers in Northern Canada are approaching workforce development amid increasing demand for skilled workers

With demand for skilled workers in Northern Ontario, Yukon and Nunavut expected to rise sharply over the next two decades, such projections are highlighting challenges…

  • By: Sonya Singh
  • February 12, 2026 February 11, 2026
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Report finds solvency ratio of average DB pension plan increases to 109% in December

The funded status of a typical Canadian defined benefit pension plan increased on both a solvency and accounting basis during the month of December, according…

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  • February 12, 2026 February 12, 2026
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Ontario court approves creation of hardship fund for former HBC employees

An Ontario court approved Wednesday the creation of a $250,000 hardship fund for former employees of Hudson’s Bay Co. as well as $5 million in…

Only 5% of organizations say they have enough skilled talent, headcount for priority projects in 2026: survey

Only five per cent of Canadian hiring managers say they have the headcount and employees with necessary skills to complete high-priority projects, according to a…

  • By: Staff
  • February 11, 2026 February 10, 2026
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Ontario court to decide if former HBC employees will receive hardship fund

Ontario’s Superior Court is scheduled to decide next week whether to approve a fund the insolvent company will set up to help former Hudson’s Bay…

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Expert panel: Economic, political uncertainty shaping pension sector’s 2026 priorities

With global trade wars, environmental, social, and governance pushback and artificial intelligence advances, 2025 was a roller-coaster year for institutional investors. Unfortunately, 2026 is shaping…

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Fidelity Canada rallying employees around Team Canada during Olympics

With the 2026 Winter Olympic Games in full swing, Fidelity Canada is encouraging a sense of community and national pride among employees by celebrating Team…

  • By: Sonya Singh
  • February 11, 2026 February 11, 2026
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Advocates urging Ottawa to extend EOT tax incentive

It took Peter Deitz eight years to figure out the best way to sell his business. But it wasn’t until the federal government opened up…

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Clear communication, leadership presence key to a smooth return to office: expert

A smooth return to office begins with clarity around the purpose of time in the office, as well as meaningful leadership presence, says Courtney Elling,…

  • By: Sadie Janes
  • February 10, 2026 February 9, 2026
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ACPM asking Ontario to consider variable life benefits, harmonizing pension rules with other provinces

The Association for Canadian Pension Management is asking the Ontario government to introduce variable life benefits in Ontario and to align its pension rules with…

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  • February 10, 2026 February 9, 2026
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Tax credit could spur SMEs to offer workplace retirement plans: report

A proposed retirement plan tax credit for small- and medium-sized employers could reduce cost barriers to offering employer-sponsored retirement programs, according to a new report…

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  • February 9, 2026 February 5, 2026
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Federal government expanding RTO mandate for public employees

The federal government is expanding its return-to-office mandate for public employees. As of May 4, executives in the federal public service will be required to…

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  • February 6, 2026 February 6, 2026
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CAAT pension plan board chair removed amid ongoing governance emergency

Don Smith, the recently suspended chair of the Colleges of Applied Arts and Technology pension plan’s board of trustees, has been removed from his position…

UPP pursuing industrial European real estate through joint venture, Caisse selling 11% in Quebec telecommunications operator shares

The University Pension Plan Ontario is creating a joint venture with Schroders Capital to invest in high-quality logistics and industrial real estate across northwestern Europe.…

  • By: Staff
  • February 6, 2026 February 6, 2026
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Expert panel: Updated CAPSA guideline, AI tools among key topics for CAP sponsors in 2026

With the new year may come new resolutions — or at least topics to keep in mind — for capital accumulation plan sponsors. Ongoing compliance…