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Alberta School Employee Benefit Plan embracing hybrid work arrangement amid increasing employee satisfaction, happiness

The Alberta School Employee Benefit Plan is continuing to embrace a hybrid working arrangement for employees following positive feedback gathered through internal surveys. In the…

  • By: Blake Wolfe
  • December 22, 2025 December 19, 2025
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73% of global institutional investors have positive expectations for 2026: survey

About three-quarters (73 per cent) of global institutional investors have a positive outlook for 2026, according to a new survey from the Ontario Teachers’ Pension…

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  • December 22, 2025 December 17, 2025
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Top 10 HR stories of 2025

An article on an Ontario Superior Court decision on the use of enforceable termination clauses in employment contracts was the most-read human resources story on…

  • By: Staff
  • December 22, 2025 December 18, 2025
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CPPIB investing in new European data centre projects, creates join venture to acquire Canadian industrial assets

The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board is entering a 50/50 €8 billion European data centre partnership with Australian firm Goodman Group. The new business partnership…

  • By: Staff
  • December 19, 2025 December 23, 2025
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Base CPP assets expected to reach $963 billion by 2030: report

The total assets of the base Canada Pension Plan are projected to increase from $651 billion at the end of 2024 to $963 billion by…

  • By: Staff
  • December 19, 2025 December 23, 2025
  • 15:00
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Top 10 investment stories of 2025

An article on the future of the Glasgow Financial Alliance for Net Zero and its impact on institutional investors was the most-read investment story on…

  • By: Staff
  • December 19, 2025 December 18, 2025
  • 09:00

How employers are rethinking holiday gifting amid cost-of-living pressures

As cost-of-living pressures continue to shape employee expectations, holiday gift-giving in the workplace is becoming less about tradition and more about equity, flexibility and psychological…

  • By: Sonya Singh
  • December 19, 2025 December 18, 2025
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Northern Pulp pension fund to be made whole, fully wound up after auction sale

Former employees of the now-shuttered Northern Pulp mill in Pictou, N.S., will see their pension fund made whole and fully wound up due to the…

  • By: Staff
  • December 18, 2025 December 18, 2025
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IFM Investors opens Toronto office, eyes infrastructure investment potential in Canada

Australian investment manager IFM Investors is opening a Toronto office at a time of substantial growth in institutional investor business, says Ken Luce, executive director…

Benefits, pay driving employees’ job search plans in 2026: survey

A third of employed Canadian professionals plan to look for a new job in the first half of 2026, up from 26 per cent in…

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  • December 18, 2025 December 16, 2025
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Postpartum depression medication to have limited impact on benefits plans: expert

While Health Canada’s approval of the first drug to specifically treat postpartum depression represents a clinical milestone in women’s mental health, one benefits expert says…

  • By: Sonya Singh
  • December 18, 2025 December 17, 2025
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Cascades appointing Emmanuelle Migneault as CHRO

Cascades Inc. is appointing Emmanuelle Migneault as its chief human resources officer, effective Jan. 5, 2026. Migneault currently serves as vice-president of excellence and has…

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  • December 17, 2025 December 17, 2025
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Active REITs outperform passive real estate ETF strategies: report

Active management in the real estate market is delivering higher absolute returns and stronger risk-adjusted performance, according to a new report from Hazelview Investments. Active…

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  • December 17, 2025 December 16, 2025
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Hyundai engaging, recognizing employees with ‘Take Your Parents to Work Day’ program

Hyundai Auto Canada Corp. is supporting employee engagement and recognition through its ‘Take Your Parents to Work Day’ program. The initiative, which saw several employees…

  • By: Blake Wolfe
  • December 17, 2025 December 17, 2025
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AIMCo appoints Ray Gilmour as CEO

The Alberta Investment Management Corp. is permanently appointing Ray Gilmour as the organization’s chief executive officer, a role he has held on an interim basis…

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  • December 16, 2025 December 16, 2025
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Institutional investors turning to equities, global markets in 2021

Concentration risks from AI trend putting pressure on long-term equities outlook: expert

After years of strong performance, the long-term outlook for equities is becoming more muted, says August Cruikshanks, an investment consultant in Eckler Ltd.’s pension and…

Permanent EOT legislation would support employee financial wellness, national sovereignty: expert

The ongoing retirement surge among baby boomers and the recent push to invest in Canada are creating the perfect conditions for the country to further…

  • By: Blake Wolfe
  • December 16, 2025 December 17, 2025
  • 09:00

How does Canada’s sick pay rate compare to global peers?

Canada’s sick pay rate is the best in North America at an average of US$697.21 per week, according to a recent report by Moorepay Ltd.…

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  • December 16, 2025 December 15, 2025
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Canadian pension risk transfer market reaches $1.7 billion in Q3 2025: report

Canadian pension risk transfers reached an estimated transaction volume of $1.7 billion during the third quarter of 2025, according to a new report by Telus…

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  • December 15, 2025 December 12, 2025
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34% of global employees expect to work during retirement: survey

Roughly a third (34 per cent) of global employees say they expect to work at least part time after retiring, a percentage that increases to…

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  • December 15, 2025 December 15, 2025
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Employers maintaining DEI practices as concept evolves: webinar

Employers aren’t abandoning their diversity, equity and inclusion practices — rather, DEI itself is merely diverging, said Ammara Naeem, client experience director at Top Employers…

  • By: Sadie Janes
  • December 15, 2025 December 17, 2025
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ICPM making key appointments to management team

The International Centre for Pension Management is making two new appointments to its management team, effective immediately. Adrian Trollor will move into the role of…

  • By: Staff
  • December 12, 2025 December 12, 2025
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Editorial: Celebrating winning employers shines a light in dark times

As we come to the end of another year, we continue to confront an uncertain geopolitical landscape, with wars raging on and leaders tangled in…

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UAP supporting employee financial, mental wellness during the holiday season through advice, benefits

UAP Inc. is supporting employee financial well-being during the holidays by communicating advice and tips on effective spending and saving, says Geneviève Hébert, the company’s…

  • By: Blake Wolfe
  • December 12, 2025 December 11, 2025
  • 09:00

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

An article on the federal government’s notification to public employees on early retirement options was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com this past week. Here are…

  • By: Staff
  • December 12, 2025 December 11, 2025
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