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Ottawa undermining fight against cancer, organization says

Ottawa undermining fight against cancer, organization says

The current federal approach to health has left serious gaps in cancer care, prevention and research and requires urgent reform as Canada braces for a…

  • By: Staff
  • June 24, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 12:45
First Health Canada-approved clinical medical cannabis trial launches

First Health Canada-approved clinical medical cannabis trial launches

The first Health Canada-approved clinical trial for medical cannabis in Canadian history launched Tuesday with a public call for participants in Montreal and Halifax.

How to save your company from extinction

How to save your company from extinction

Most organizations aren’t prepared to deal with change, says a recent survey by ADP and Environics.

Can You Trust Your Manager’s Performance Reports?

Can You Trust Your Manager’s Performance Reports?

Over half of managers are not confident their performance numbers are accurate.

Video: Low-volatility equity strategies for DC plans

Video: Low-volatility equity strategies for DC plans

Investing in stocks has historically provided the potential growth investors need when accumulating assets as they prepare for retirement. In times of market volatility, however,…

Caisse buys stake in Asian real estate developer

Caisse buys stake in Asian real estate developer

Ivanhoé Cambridge, the real estate subsidiary of the Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec, has purchased an undisclosed stake in Shanghai-based real estate developer…

  • By: Staff
  • June 23, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 11:11
ECB increases amount of emergency loan to Greece

ECB increases amount of emergency loan to Greece

A banking official says the European Central Bank has increased the amount of emergency liquidity that Greek lenders can draw on, the second time it…

SSGA appoints president

SSGA appoints president

State Street Global Advisors (SSGA) has appointed Greg Ehret as president. He will continue to report to Ron O’Hanley, CEO of SSGA.

  • By: Staff
  • June 23, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 10:17
Manulife Asset Management appoints three

Manulife Asset Management appoints three

Manulife Asset Management Private Markets, the private asset management arm of Manulife, has made three senior appointments.

  • By: Staff
  • June 23, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 00:01
Macklem joins Scotiabank board

Macklem joins Scotiabank board

Tiff Macklem has been appointed by Scotiabank to its board of directors.

  • By: Staff
  • June 22, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 15:24
Face to Face Drug Plan Management Forum coverage

Face to Face Drug Plan Management Forum coverage

Benefits Canada is proud to present editorial coverage of our Face-to-Face Drug Plan Management Forums in Toronto and Vancouver.

  • By: Staff
  • June 22, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 13:03

Video: Bring financial wellness to the workplace

Canadian plan sponsors aren’t yet ready to offer financial wellness programs and don’t believe there’s a need for them. They also don’t want to be…

Don’t skimp on HR training

Don’t skimp on HR training

Managers need to be well trained to deal when employees behave improperly as they arise, reports Profit.

  • By: Staff
  • June 22, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 11:43

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

Private company governance risks pushing institutional investors to use strict guidelines

As an active investor, CPP Investments is leveraging its influence in the venture capital space to ensure it finds the right companies to invest in.…

Oxford Properties appointing Sara Queen head of U.S. business

Oxford Properties, the real estate arm of the Ontario Municipal Employees’ Retirement System, is appointing Sara Queen as executive vice-president and head of the U.S.,…

  • By: Staff
  • May 12, 2026 May 11, 2026
  • 11:00

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…

Combining innovations in DC plan design can dramatically improve retirement readiness: report

The combination of several innovations in defined contribution pension plan design can dramatically improve retirement readiness across income levels, according to a new report by…

Sounding Board: How to close the mental-health benefits utilization gap in Canadian workplaces

May marks Mental Health Awareness Month, a time when organizations create conversations around psychological well-being through campaigns, webinars and internal communications. In the aftermath of…