Hoping to fund your retirement by winning the lottery is an insane idea. Sure, someone has to win, but banking your future well-being on a…
The Supreme Court of Canada has ruled unanimously that medical marijuana can be legally consumed in products such as cookies, brownies and teas, a decision…
Voice over exit. That’s the succinct phrase Alberta Investment Management Corporation (AIMCo) uses to describe its philosophy on sustainable investing, preferring to engage with companies,…
Taking a sponge bath in the bathroom sink and going to a tanning bed are just some of the productivity killers American employers have observed.…
BlackRock has entered into an agreement to acquire Infraestructura Institucional, a Mexican infrastructure investment firm, for an undisclosed amount.
Restaurants Canada, a community of restaurants, bars and other foodservice businesses, is urging the Ontario government to raise the Ontario Retirement Pension Plan (ORPP) contribution…
The market value of Canadian employer-sponsored pension funds grew by 3% to $1.5 trillion in the fourth quarter of 2014, marking a sixth consecutive quarterly…
The still-uncertain fallout from the steep drop in oil prices has left the country’s financial system more vulnerable to any significant economic shocks to employment…
The Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec has announced a $53-million interest, in the form of a term loan, in the financing of the…
Canadian workers are more likely to see presenteeism as a serious issue than employers, finds a Morneau Shepell survey.
CPPIB to buy GE unit for $12 billion
Public sector workers—especially women—live longer than their private sector counterparts, finds a study by the Center for Retirement Research at Boston College.
Canadian employers face difficulty evaluating the impact of employee and family assistance programs (EFAPs) and many are unsure of how they advance their overall organizational…
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…
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, 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.,…
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…
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…
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…