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

An article on how employers can support employees dealing with seasonal depression during the summer was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com this past week. Here…

  • By: Staff
  • August 1, 2025 July 31, 2025
  • 09:00

Canadian target-benefit plan sponsors can ensure stronger outcomes by balancing benefit stability, intergenerational equity: expert

Amid economic volatility, Canadian target-benefit plan sponsors can ensure strong outcomes for members by balancing pension benefit stability and intergenerational equity, says George Ma, a…

Staying resilient in the face of increased volatility at the Co-operators

Peter Shaker’s job requires him to stay connected with the financial world, its economic movement and any developing investment trends — mainly, what’s making people…

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Average Canadian DB plan achieves 1.6% investment return in Q2 2025: report

The average Canadian defined benefit pension plan posted a 1.6 per cent return during the second quarter of 2025, an increase from the 1.1 per…

  • By: Staff
  • July 31, 2025 July 30, 2025
  • 11:00

IFRS creating corporate examples of effective climate disclosure

A global accounting standards organization is releasing a new reporting model for corporations looking to add climate-related consideration disclosures. The International Financial Reporting Standards Foundation…

  • By: Staff
  • July 30, 2025 July 30, 2025
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Community Foundation of PEI tapping Vestcor as investment manager

The Community Foundation of Prince Edward Island is selecting Vestcor Inc. as its investment manager. The CFPEI, which was first incorporated in 1993, oversees more…

  • By: Staff
  • July 29, 2025 July 28, 2025
  • 11:00

CPPIB selling 49% stake in India asset for $871M, Caisse investing up to $3.2 billion in U.K. nuclear power station

The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board is selling its 49 per cent stake in Island Star Mall Developers Private Ltd. to Phoenix Mills Ltd. and…

  • By: Staff
  • July 25, 2025 July 28, 2025
  • 15:00
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Uncertain market conditions pushing institutional investors to fixed income, international equities: expert

A world of increased uncertainty over fiscal situations is leading to a market more conducive to fixed income and international equities, says Indrani De, head…

OMERS’ head of ventures leaving amid increased focus on Canadian markets

Michael Yang has left his role as managing partner and head of ventures at the Ontario Municipal Employees’ Retirement System. The departure comes at a…

  • By: Staff
  • July 24, 2025 July 24, 2025
  • 11:00

Global pension assets reach US$61.5 trillion in 2024: report

Pension assets grew to US$61.5 trillion by the end of 2024, with a nominal growth rate of 8.5 per cent since the end of 2023,…

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  • July 23, 2025 July 23, 2025
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Oxford Properties breaking ground in Scarborough rental project, Caisse investing US$200M in infrastructure firm

The global real estate arm of the Ontario Municipal Employees’ Retirement System is breaking ground in a purpose-built rental project located in Scarborough, Ont. As…

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  • July 18, 2025 July 17, 2025
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PSSP reporting 7.03% investment return during latest fiscal year, pension surplus reaching $525M

The Public Service Superannuation Plan is reporting a one-year investment return of 7.03 per cent, which pushed its net investment income to $562 million during…

  • By: Staff
  • July 17, 2025 July 16, 2025
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HOOPP appointing Linda Halley as chief risk officer

The Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan is appointing Linda Halley as chief risk officer. Halley has been at the HOOPP for 24 years with different…

  • By: Staff
  • July 17, 2025 July 17, 2025
  • 11:00

PIAC urging CSA to resume work on climate disclosure mandate

The Pension Investment Association of Canada is urging the Canadian Securities Administrators to resume work on a climate-related disclosure mandate that could impact decision-making at…

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  • July 17, 2025 July 16, 2025
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UN report targeting Caisse’s investments missing nuance: expert

A special report from the United Nations calling out investment decisions by the Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec doesn’t recognize fiduciary obligations in…

Coverage of the 2025 Endowment & Foundation Investment Forum

Against an uncertain economic backdrop, endowment funds and foundations continue to encounter new pressures impacting their investment decisions. The 2025 Endowment & Foundation Investment Forum brought together E&F decision-makers, including investment executives,…

2025 E&F Investment Forum: What sector trends are fuelling the need for the mid-market value-add infrastructure investment model?

Private capital is increasingly needed to fund the vast infrastructure investment requirements of many Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development countries today, according to Daniel…

2025 E&F Investment Forum: A look at the opportunity in Canadian multi-residential investments

Multi-residential investments in Canada are offering institutional investors a stable alternative in the real estate market, according to Alexandra Katz, managing partner and head of…

2025 E&F Investment Forum: Rethinking liquidity and risk in foundation portfolios

In a world of persistent inflation and evolving fiduciary responsibilities, foundations must rethink how they balance liquidity needs, risk management and long-term value creation, said…

2025 E&F Investment Forum: ETFs offer liquidity benefits for endowment and foundation investors

Public assets like exchange-traded funds grant endowments and foundations with full liquidity in their investment pursuits, according to Mark Webster, director of institutional sales and…

2025 E&F Investment Forum: Calgary Foundation finding a groove through alternative assets

The Calgary Foundation’s transition from a heavy domestic public market asset mix to a diversified portfolio opened the doors to a larger investible universe and…

AIMCo appointing Justin Lord as CIO

The Alberta Investment Management Corp. is appointing Justin Lord as chief investment officer, effective immediately. Lord has been at the AIMCo since 2012 where he…

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  • July 14, 2025 July 14, 2025
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Three Canadian institutional investors earn top marks in responsible disclosure ranking: report

The Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec, the British Columbia Investment Management Corp. and the Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan were given perfect marks for…

  • By: Staff
  • July 14, 2025 July 14, 2025
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Caisse allocating $200M in Boralex financing deal, BCI investing in inaugural bond issuances from B.C. First Nations group

The Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec is investing $200 million in Boralex as part of a financing deal completed alongside Fondaction. The investment…

  • By: Staff
  • July 11, 2025 July 11, 2025
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PSPP returns 14.8% in 2024, net assets grow to $21BN

Alberta’s Public Service Pension Plan is reporting a 14.8 per cent investment return in 2024, pushing its assets under management to $21 billion as at…

  • By: Staff
  • July 9, 2025 July 8, 2025
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