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Ambachtsheer talks about proposed CPP consultations

Ambachtsheer talks about proposed CPP consultations

On Tuesday, Finance Minister Joe Oliver said the government will conduct some sort of consultation process on the idea of letting Canadians boost their retirement…

  • By: Staff
  • May 28, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 13:00
Scrapping pension funds’ investment limit could enhance infrastructure

Scrapping pension funds’ investment limit could enhance infrastructure

Ottawa’s proposal to consider eliminating the 30% limit for pension funds investing in a company could dramatically improve the country’s infrastructure environment, according to one…

  • By: Doug Watt
  • May 28, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 12:57
How to invest like a billionaire

How to invest like a billionaire

Want to invest like a billionaire or in a particular city? Thematic exchange-traded funds (ETFs) could be the solution.

How technology is changing the face of healthcare

How technology is changing the face of healthcare

Technology has grown exponentially, but healthcare systems have not kept pace, said Daniel Kraft, executive director, exponential medicine and factory chair, Medicine Singularity University, at…

Caisse backs entrepreneurial ecosystem

Caisse backs entrepreneurial ecosystem

The Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec has created of Espace CDPQ, an entrepreneurial ecosystem dedicated to the innovation and globalization of Quebec businesses.

  • By: Staff
  • May 28, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 11:22
Teachers’, PSP launch sustainable investment firm

Teachers’, PSP launch sustainable investment firm

Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan, the Public Sector Pension Investment Board (PSP Investments) and Banco Santander have launched a firm to manage and invest in renewable…

  • By: Staff
  • May 28, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 10:10
Why your plan members need investment advice

Why your plan members need investment advice

Less than half of workers report they and/or their spouse have ever tried to calculate how much money they will need to have saved so…

Is the voluntary CPP add-on DOA?

Is the voluntary CPP add-on DOA?

The announcement that the federal government is going to study the option of allowing Canadians to voluntarily contribute to the CPP to supplement their retirement…

  • By: Greg Hurst
  • May 27, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 12:11
Proposed voluntary CPP expansion gets negative reaction

Proposed voluntary CPP expansion gets negative reaction

Consultations on allowing for voluntary individual contributions to the CPP won't lead to any real help for workers worried about having a secure retirement income,…

  • By: Staff
  • May 27, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 12:05
Teachers’ plan sponsors to partially restore inflation protection

Teachers’ plan sponsors to partially restore inflation protection

The Ontario Teachers' Federation (OTF) and the Government of Ontario, joint sponsors of the $154.5 billion Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan, will use a portion of…

  • By: Staff
  • May 27, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 11:19
Cancer cases expected to jump 40% by 2030

Cancer cases expected to jump 40% by 2030

The number of new cancer cases in Canada is expected to rise about 40% in the next 15 years, according to a new report.

  • By: Staff
  • May 27, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 11:07
Ontario passes PRPP legislation

Ontario passes PRPP legislation

Ontario has passed the Pooled Registered Pension Plans (PRPP) Act, 2015.

  • By: Staff
  • May 27, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 09:44
Ottawa considers voluntary CPP expansion

Ottawa considers voluntary CPP expansion

The Harper government says it will explore giving people the option to pump more of their earnings into the Canada Pension Plan to boost their…

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…

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…

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…