Top 5 HR, pension and benefits stories of the week

Our story revealing the employers that took the top spots at the 2021 Workplace Benefits Awards was the most-read story over the past week on BenefitsCanada.com.

Here are the five most popular news stories of the week:

1. Who are the winners of the 2021 Workplace Benefits Awards?

2. ‘Significant’ wave of terminations coming due to workplace vaccine mandates: lawyer

3. AIMCo won’t divest from hydrocarbons, says CEO

4. Expert panel: Climate change putting spotlight on ESG issues for pension plans

5. Unilever awarded for holistic approach to supporting employees amid pandemic

CPP Investments joining €400M co-investment in French logistics firm, selling European non-performing loan portfolio

CPP Investments is participating in a €400 million co-investment deal in French logistics firm Proudreed, alongside funds managed by alternative asset investor Blackstone Inc. The...

By: Staff
May 15, 2026 May 15, 2026
15:00

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

An article on how employers can support employees with vision loss when they’re required to use technology for work was the most-read article on BenefitsCanada.com...

By: Staff
May 15, 2026 May 14, 2026
09:00

Canadian institutional investors post 0.52% investment return in Q1 2026: report

Canadian institutional investors saw a median return of 0.52 per cent in the first quarter of 2026, according to a new report by CIBC Mellon....

By: Staff
May 14, 2026 May 14, 2026
11:00

Canadian DB plans demonstrate resilience amid AI strain on equity market, global uncertainty: expert

Canadian defined benefit pension plan sponsors are finding portfolio resiliency in an environment challenged by questions about the technology sector in the U.S., says Katie...

By: Bryan McGovern
May 14, 2026 May 13, 2026
11:00

Today's top stories

Permanent EOT legislation providing incentive for employers, supporting wealth distribution: expert

The federal government’s recent announcement that it will make the employee ownership trust tax exemption permanent is a major incentive for employers to transition their...

By: Sadie Janes
May 15, 2026 May 14, 2026
09:00

ACPM asking feds for greater retirement savings pooling and portability

Allowing increased retirement savings pooling and portability can help improve efficiency, as well as pension plan member retention and continuity, according to a policy recommendation...

By: Staff
May 15, 2026 May 13, 2026
09:00

Unifor, Grand River Transit agreement includes benefits, wage gains

The union representing roughly 820 workers at Grand River Transit in Ontario has ratified a new three-year collective agreement that includes benefits and wage gains....

By: Staff
May 14, 2026 May 14, 2026
15:00

Enbridge among employers expanding support for working caregivers

Working caregivers are placing growing importance on employer support, with 81 per cent saying it’s important for organizations to adopt caregiver-friendly policies, according to new...

By: Sonya Singh
May 14, 2026 May 11, 2026
09:00