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Trump collects US$110,000 pension

Trump collects US$110,000 pension

Donald Trump is collecting a US$110,228 pension from the Screen Actors Guild, Bloomberg News reports.

  • By: Staff
  • July 23, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 11:01
Anthem nears deal to buy Cigna: Reports

Anthem nears deal to buy Cigna: Reports

American health insurer Anthem will announce a deal to acquire its rival Cigna as early as Friday, reports say.

  • By: Staff
  • July 23, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 09:55
DB plan membership declines

DB plan membership declines

The number of Canadian workers with DB plans has continued to decline, says Statistics Canada.

  • By: Staff
  • July 23, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 08:48
Assessing the risk of stranded carbon assets

Assessing the risk of stranded carbon assets

In early June, G7 leaders committed their countries to reducing carbon emissions by 2050 and eliminating them by 2100. Even before the G7 announcement in…

Loonie hits lowest level since 2004

Loonie hits lowest level since 2004

The Canadian dollar dropped to levels not seen in more than a decade as the price of oil and gold both came under pressure.

Money managers positive on U.S. economy

Money managers positive on U.S. economy

Investment managers are more positive about the U.S. economy, finds a Northern Trust survey.

  • By: Staff
  • July 22, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 12:05
DB plan membership declines

DB plan membership declines

The number of Canadian workers with DB plans has continued to decline, says Statistics Canada.

  • By: Staff
  • July 22, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 11:55
6 tips for giving great feedback

6 tips for giving great feedback

Don't wait for a yearly review to let employees know what they're doing wrong—and right, reports Profit.

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  • July 22, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 11:31
Morneau Shepell to buy Ceridian division

Morneau Shepell to buy Ceridian division

Morneau Shepell has agreed to acquire the American health and welfare benefits administration business of Ceridian.

  • By: Staff
  • July 22, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 10:46
OMERS Ventures promotes Steel

OMERS Ventures promotes Steel

OMERS Ventures has promoted Damien Steel to the role of managing director.

  • By: Staff
  • July 22, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 09:04

Standard Life Investments opens Toronto office

Standard Life Investments has opened a new office in Toronto.

  • By: Staff
  • July 21, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 11:31
Canada’s medicare system aging badly, panel says

Canada’s medicare system aging badly, panel says

Canada’s medicare system is aging badly, a federal panel has concluded.

CPP enhancement, ORPP could reduce voluntary savings: Report

CPP enhancement, ORPP could reduce voluntary savings: Report

A mandatory CPP expansion or the Ontario Retirement Pension Plan (ORPP) could lead to a reduction in voluntary savings, finds a Fraser Institute study.

  • By: Staff
  • July 21, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 11:09

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.…

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  • 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…

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…

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  • May 13, 2026 May 12, 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…

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…

How employers can support employees with vision loss when using technology for work

When it comes to the use of technology such as smartphones and tablets in the workplace, it’s important for employers to account for employees who…