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Breakdown: Our glossary of Internet acronyms

Breakdown: Our glossary of Internet acronyms

So you just received a text or email from your young co-worker, and it's full of acronyms you don’t understand. Don’t worry—we’ve got you covered!…

Ontario slams voluntary CPP proposal

Ontario's Liberal government is slamming the federal Conservatives' proposed expansion to voluntary pension contributions as "playing politics'' with people's retirement.

Older Canadians share financial lessons 


Older Canadians share financial lessons 


Almost six out of 10 older Canadians experienced a major life event that challenged their prior financial plans, finds an OSC survey.

  • By: Staff
  • June 1, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 11:57
Hackers attack Japan’s pension system

Hackers attack Japan’s pension system

More than one million cases of personal data were leaked after Japan's pension system was hacked, reports Reuters.

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  • June 1, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 11:45
Teachers’ completes acquisition of Infiltrator Water Technologies

Teachers’ completes acquisition of Infiltrator Water Technologies

Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan has completed the acquisition of Infiltrator Water Technologies, a pioneer in innovative plastic technologies that previously operated as Infiltrator Systems, Inc.

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  • June 1, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 11:25
New addition at People Corporation

New addition at People Corporation

Jamie Martin has joined People Corporation as a consultant in its group retirement solutions division.

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  • June 1, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 11:07
How big data can influence health

How big data can influence health

The rise of big data means information is coming into organizations in greater volume, variety and velocity than ever before.

Ontario proposes changes to workplace legislation

Ontario proposes changes to workplace legislation

Ontario has introduced legislation to amend three separate acts affecting workers.

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  • May 29, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 11:41
Why investors need to worry about schrumpfende gesellschaft

Why investors need to worry about schrumpfende gesellschaft

Demography is becoming a headwind rather than a tailwind, said Erik Weisman, investment officer and portfolio manager, fixed income, with MFS Investment Management, at this…

6 tips for dealing with a difficult employee

6 tips for dealing with a difficult employee

A difficult coworker can ruin an office for an entire team, reports Profit.

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  • May 29, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 11:07
Few workers are actively managing their portfolios

Few workers are actively managing their portfolios

While 401(k) plan balances and participation are at record-highs, a survey from Aon Hewitt reveals that few American workers are actively managing their portfolios.

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  • May 29, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 10:57
Employers plan to expand use of on-site health centres

Employers plan to expand use of on-site health centres

Nearly four in 10 (38%) large U.S. employers with onsite health facilities plan to add new centres over the next two years.

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  • May 29, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 10:05
How treatment-resistant depression impacts your benefits plan

How treatment-resistant depression impacts your benefits plan

Your employee has tried to treat her depression with at least two different medications but nothing seems to be working. She’s not alone: research suggests…

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…

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  • April 2, 2026 April 1, 2026
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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…

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  • April 1, 2026 March 31, 2026
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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…

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…

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  • 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…

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…