Tories would up RRSP cash-out for home buyers’ plan
The Conservatives would let first-time buyers take $35,000 from their RRSPs to pay for homes if they’re re-elected.
- By: Staff
- August 13, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 10:32
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James Davis appointed CIO at OPTrust
CIR advisory board member moves on from Teachers'
- By: Staff
- August 13, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 10:27
How to keep your star employees
Want to keep your star employees?
- By: Staff
- August 13, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 10:02
How much do CFA charterholders earn?
CFA charterholders earned an average of $280,454 in 2014, up from $239,215 in 2011, finds a CFA Societies Canada survey.
- By: Staff
- August 13, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 09:47
United Church to dump fossil fuels
General council cites Christian duty to care for the earth.
- By: Staff
- August 13, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 09:43
ORPP: Good in theory, bad in practice
Over the years, a growing chorus of voices has been pleading with the provinces to lighten up on the overburden of pension regulation and give…
- By: Joe Nunes
- August 13, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 07:00
Opinions divided over DC plan exemption from ORPP
The decision by the Government of Ontario to let some DC plans be considered comparable to the Ontario Retirement Pension Plan (ORPP) received divided reactions…
- By: Craig Sebastiano
- August 12, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 13:12
New tools, approaches improves DC plan participation
Enhanced offerings to make it easier for employees to save for retirement, combined with the growing U.S. economy, have stimulated employee contribution rates and account…
- By: Staff
- August 12, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 12:00
Ontario creates nominating council for new ORPP board
Ontario has established a nominating council to provide advice and recommendations to the government on the appointment of the initial board of directors for the…
- By: Staff
- August 12, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 11:27
Harper, Wynne lock horns over ORPP
Premier Kathleen Wynne says Stephen Harper is standing in the way of an Ontario pension plan, while the prime minister says he's happy to block…
- By: Canadian Press
- August 12, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 11:10
United Church votes to drop fossil fuels from investment portfolios
The general council of one of Canada's largest churches has voted to drop fossil fuels from its investment portfolios, with advocates for the motion saying…
- By: Canadian Press
- August 12, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 11:02
Mixed reaction to ORPP announcement
The Government of Ontario announced key details in the design of the Ontario Retirement Pension Plan (ORPP) on Tuesday and reaction to the announcement was…
- By: Staff
- August 11, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 12:52
OPTrust names new CIO
OPTrust has appointed James Davis to the role of chief investment officer, effective Sept. 8, 2015.
- By: Staff
- August 11, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 11:45
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
SEAMO, Scarborough Charter latest employers to join UPP
The University Pension Plan of Ontario is adding two new plan participants to its structure. Effective May 1, 2026, Southeastern Ontario Academic Medical Organization and…
- By: Staff
- May 13, 2026 May 12, 2026
- 15:00
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
Two-thirds of Canadian companies moving towards integrated AI-human workforce: survey
Two-thirds (66 per cent) of Canadian business leaders are moving towards a fully integrated artificial intelligence-human workforce where humans work alongside agents, according to a…
- By: Benefits Canada
- May 14, 2026 May 12, 2026
- 09:00