Benefits Canada staffer wins PMAC Award
The staff at Benefits Canada congratulates associate editor Craig Sebastiano on his PMAC Award for Excellence in Investment Journalism.
- By: Staff
- June 2, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 11:50
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7 ways to look at voluntary CPP contributions
Last week, the federal government said it'd consider allowing Canadians to make voluntary contributions to the CPP. There are at least seven potential issues that…
- By: Staff
- June 2, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 10:48
Judge awards $15 billion to Quebec smokers
In a ruling described as "historic'' by one lawyer, a Quebec judge has ordered three major cigarette companies to pay $15 billion to smokers in…
- By: Canadian Press
- June 2, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 10:37
CPPIB goes shopping in Spain
The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB) and Intu Properties are forming a joint venture to jointly own Puerto Venecia shopping centre in Zaragoza, Spain.
- By: Staff
- June 2, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 10:20
SHEPP appoints CIO
The Saskatchewan Healthcare Employees’ Pension Plan (SHEPP) has appointed Janet Julé as its chief investment officer (CIO) effective Aug. 1.
- By: Staff
- June 2, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 10:00
Institutional investors want action on climate change
CEOs from 120 institutional investors have signed an open letter to G7 finance ministers urging them to support the inclusion of a long-term emissions reduction…
- By: Staff
- June 2, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 09:50
How the ‘Internet of Things’ is changing the way we live and work
Is it going to rain today? Your umbrella glows brightly to say yes, you’re going to need it later. Forgot to take your blood pressure…
- By: Alyssa Hodder
- June 1, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 16:24
How to ask your insurance provider about cyber security
You probably remember the headlines earlier this year when Anthem, the second biggest U.S. health insurance company, suffered a massive data breach. Hackers stole the…
- By: Yaldaz Sadakova
- June 1, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 16:18
Benefits Canada News
Quick hits
For more on the current state of Canada’s DB plans, check out our 2015 Top 100 Pension Funds Report Health Byte Drink Up! Ignore all…
- By: Staff
- June 1, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 16:10
How to cut back benefits without making employees mad
The cost of prescription drugs has been rising fast. Driven by novel and improved treatments for illnesses such as hepatitis C and cancer, fewer drugs…
- By: Charles-Antoine Villeneuve
- June 1, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 14:29
Pension funds and the rise of responsible investing
Responsible investment (RI)—integrating environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues into investment selection and management—is becoming mainstream.
- By: Deb Abbey
- June 1, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 14:26
Editorial: The DC industry should refocus its efforts
Earlier this year, Benefits Canada hosted its annual DC Plan Summit. As part of the agenda, Ole Settergren from the Swedish Pension Agency talked about…
- By: Alyssa Hodder
- June 1, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 13:41
The impact of technology on benefits fraud
Need to get reimbursed for your chiropractic appointment this morning? No problem: your healthcare provider can submit your claim electronically right after your visit. Or…
- By: Alyssa Hodder
- June 1, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 13:33
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