Former RBC CEO joins BlackRock board
BlackRock, Inc. has elected Gordon Nixon to its board of directors, effective October 6, 2015. Nixon is the former president, CEO, and director of RBC’s…
- By: Staff
- July 31, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 10:43
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Canadian economy contracts for fifth straight month
The Canadian economy contracted in May, the fifth consecutive monthly decrease, increasing the possibility the country slipped into a recession in the first half of…
- By: Canadian Press
- July 31, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 10:38
Ontario demands feds co-operate on ORPP
The Government of Ontario wants the federal government to reverse its decision not to help the province implement the Ontario Retirement Pension Plan (ORPP).
- By: Craig Sebastiano
- July 30, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 12:39
Americans won’t meet economic needs in retirement
Americans in nearly every state will fall far short in meeting their economic needs in retirement, finds a report from the National Institute of Retirement…
- By: Staff
- July 30, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 11:37
6 in 10 Albertans overweight or obese
Nearly six out of 10 Albertans are overweight or obese, finds a Health Quality Council of Alberta (HQCA) report.
- By: Staff
- July 30, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 09:33
Venture capital activity surges in first half
In the first half of this year, venture capital activity was up significantly in terms of both deal activity and disbursement levels, says the Canadian…
- By: Staff
- July 30, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 09:20
U.S. Fed continues to hold on rate hike
Following the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy meeting Wednesday, the Federal Open Market Committee announced it plans to stand pat on interest rates for the time…
- By: Katie Keir, with files from wire services
- July 29, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 15:00
U.S. public pension contributions may rise as returns lag
Investment returns below public pension plans' benchmarks mean that future contributions from participating state and local governments will have to rise in order to recover…
- By: Staff
- July 29, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 12:30
Canada not in a recession, economists say
Canada isn't in a recession, says the C.D. Howe Institute’s Business Cycle Council.
- By: Staff
- July 29, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 11:54
State Street to service $22-billion in assets for Mawer
State Street has been appointed by Mawer Investment Management to be the exclusive provider of custody, fund accounting and administration services for their portfolio of…
- By: Staff
- July 29, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 11:38
Institutional investors favour global macro strategies
Global macro strategies continue to be the most favoured strategy by institutional investors globally, finds Credit Suisse's mid-year hedge fund investor sentiment survey.
- By: Staff
- July 29, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 11:31
Provinces update formularies to include Hepatitis C treatments
Saskatchewan, British Columbia, and Manitoba have all announced that they are adding new generation hepatitis C drug Holkira Pak, to their respective formularies, which also…
- By: Staff
- July 29, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 10:41
CUPE slams Fraser Institute report on CPP expansion
A Fraser Institute study that claims CPP expansion could reduce voluntary savings is flawed, says CUPE national president Paul Moist.
- By: Staff
- July 28, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 12:14
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