Canada gains 58,900 jobs in May
The country’s labour force received a boost of 58,900 net jobs last month thanks to a surge in private-sector work that more than offset April’s…
- By: Canadian Press
- June 5, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 11:00
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Global ETF assets surpass US$3 trillion
Assets invested in ETFs and ETPs across the globe have broken through the US$3-trillion milestone, finds ETFGI’s preliminary monthly global insight report. As of the…
- By: Staff
- June 5, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 10:41
Norway sovereign wealth fund to sell coal investments
Norway's Parliament has formally endorsed a move to exclude coal companies from the country's $900 billion oil fund because of their impact on climate change.
- By: Associated Press
- June 5, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 09:43
Employers underestimate the prevalence of chronic disease
Plan sponsors miscalculate how many of their employees have chronic diseases, which suggests they may also underestimate these diseases’ impact over time.
- By: Karen Welds
- June 4, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 12:50
Government employees still make more, say reports
Government workers have higher wages and benefits than their private sector counterparts, according to two reports.
- By: Staff
- June 4, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 12:31
Millennials are the biggest generation in the workforce
The tipping point companies have fretted about for years is here: Millennials are now the largest cohort in the Canadian workforce.
- By: Staff
- June 4, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 12:12
Global employee engagement levels plateau
While employee engagement levels have plateaued, employees’ overall work experience is deteriorating―particularly their perceptions about the resources and programs that enable them to grow and…
- By: Staff
- June 4, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 11:58
Are Canadians prepared for retirement?
There are two reports that contradict one another about whether or not Canadians will be able to retire comfortably.
- By: Staff
- June 4, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 11:43
Institutional investors turning to smart beta ETFs
Institutional money managers are increasingly turning to ETFs, citing liquidity, transparency and ease of implementation.
- By: Staff
- June 4, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 00:01
Universal pharmacare could save Canada billions: study
Moving to a publicly-funded, single-payer system for prescription drugs could save Canada billions of dollars, finds a study by The Mowat Centre.
- By: Staff
- June 3, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 12:08
Hedge funds more transparent, better managed than in the past
The hedge fund industry has made a great deal of progress over the past 20 or so years, says Chris Addy, president and CEO of…
- By: Staff
- June 3, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 11:22
ORPP opposition builds
The Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) and a coalition of major Ontario employers are calling on the provincial government to broaden its definition of a…
- By: Staff
- June 3, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 11:15
Responsible investing can lead to better returns
Responsible Investing (RI) is not just good for the environment, the community and corporate governance. It can also provide investors better returns, reduced volatility, lower…
- By: Staff
- June 3, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 10:25
Caisse, CPP Investments named in New Zealand fintech workers’ class action
Two of Canada’s largest pension funds are named in a US$4.6 billion class action by the employees of a New Zealand-based software company. About 200…
- By: Staff
- April 2, 2026 April 1, 2026
- 09:00
AIMCo returns 7.5% in 2025 amid private market headwinds
The Alberta Investment Management Corp. is reporting a total fund net investment return of 7.5 per cent for 2025, underperforming its benchmark return by 2.7…
- By: Staff
- April 1, 2026 March 31, 2026
- 15:00
Canadian banks, pension funds have poured billions into ICE contractors: report
Major Canadian banks and pension funds provided tens of billions of dollars to American contractors for the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency, an investigation…
- By: Kyle Duggan, the Canadian Press
- March 31, 2026 March 31, 2026
- 11:00
Quebec seeks to increase VRSP uptake through minimum contribution rates, new investment options
In its 2026 budget, the Quebec government said it intends to enhance the appeal of voluntary retirement savings plans amid low uptake of the savings…
- By: Staff
- April 6, 2026 April 6, 2026
- 15:00
AI gaining foothold with younger savings plan members, email remains preferred communications tool: survey
More than half (56 per cent) of plan members say email is the most effective way to communicate with them about their savings plans, according…
- By: Bryan McGovern
- April 6, 2026 April 6, 2026
- 09:00
Coverage of the 2026 Employee Savings Summit
In its sophomore year under the Employee Savings Survey banner, Benefits Canada’s annual check in with plan members about their financial priorities and the condition of…
- By: Benefits Canada
- April 6, 2026 April 1, 2026
- 09:00