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Hydro One employee fired after heckling reporter

Hydro One employee fired after heckling reporter

A social media firestorm touched off by a female TV reporter who fought back against sexually explicit taunts hurled by several soccer fans has cost…

Judges decide fate of remaining Nortel assets

Judges decide fate of remaining Nortel assets

The scraps of bankrupt Nortel Networks, once considered the powerhouse of Canada's tech sector, will be split between the various subsidiaries it once operated around…

Many workers turn down free retirement money

Many workers turn down free retirement money

Americans leave an estimated US$24 billion in unclaimed 401(k) company matches on the table each year, finds a report.

  • By: Staff
  • May 13, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 05:00
Employee recognition programs continue upward trend

Employee recognition programs continue upward trend

Employee recognition programs remain an important component in the total rewards tool kit, finds a survey.

  • By: Staff
  • May 13, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 05:00
Digital wealth management entrants here to stay: Report

Digital wealth management entrants here to stay: Report

Digital wealth management firms have introduced disruptive industry changes that are here to stay, and traditional players need to act quickly to determine how to…

  • By: Staff
  • May 12, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 11:45
New poster requirements for Ontario employers

New poster requirements for Ontario employers

The Ontario Ministry of Labour has released a new version (6.0) of the Employment Standards Poster.

  • By: Staff
  • May 12, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 11:30
Proposed measures to protect interns fall short: NDP

Proposed measures to protect interns fall short: NDP

Measures announced in last month’s federal budget to protect unpaid interns have turned out to be far less potent than advertised, says the NDP.

TD chief economist moving to C.D. Howe Institute

TD chief economist moving to C.D. Howe Institute

TD chief economist Craig Alexander is leaving to join the C.D. Howe Institute.

  • By: Staff
  • May 12, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 11:00
Plan sponsors consider transferring pension risk

Plan sponsors consider transferring pension risk

Pension risk management remains a principal concern for North American private plan sponsors and nearly one quarter of them are either considering transferring or are…

  • By: Staff
  • May 12, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 11:00
2015 Top 40 Money Managers Report: Pension funds embrace risky insurance products

2015 Top 40 Money Managers Report: Pension funds embrace risky insurance products

In the quest for yield, some pension funds are buying riskier insurance products

People Watch: On the move in April

People Watch: On the move in April

Here's a review of people on the move in April 2015.

  • By: Staff
  • May 11, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 13:05
Look to low-volatility for long-term returns

Look to low-volatility for long-term returns

Instead of worrying about short-term noise in the market, investors should focus on long-term outcomes, says Sandy McIntyre, vice-chairman of Sentry Investments.

Workers want more active retirement plan sponsors

Workers want more active retirement plan sponsors

Employees overwhelmingly favour their employers playing a more active role in their DC retirement plans, but plan sponsors voice reluctance to doing so.

  • By: Staff
  • May 11, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 11:36

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…