ORPP opposition builds
The Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) and a coalition of major Ontario employers are calling on the provincial government to broaden its definition of a…
- By: Staff
- June 3, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 11:15
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Responsible investing can lead to better returns
Responsible Investing (RI) is not just good for the environment, the community and corporate governance. It can also provide investors better returns, reduced volatility, lower…
- By: Staff
- June 3, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 10:25
Benefits Canada staffer wins PMAC Award
The staff at Benefits Canada congratulates associate editor Craig Sebastiano on his PMAC Award for Excellence in Investment Journalism.
- By: Staff
- June 2, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 11:50
7 ways to look at voluntary CPP contributions
Last week, the federal government said it'd consider allowing Canadians to make voluntary contributions to the CPP. There are at least seven potential issues that…
- By: Staff
- June 2, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 10:48
Judge awards $15 billion to Quebec smokers
In a ruling described as "historic'' by one lawyer, a Quebec judge has ordered three major cigarette companies to pay $15 billion to smokers in…
- By: Canadian Press
- June 2, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 10:37
CPPIB goes shopping in Spain
The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB) and Intu Properties are forming a joint venture to jointly own Puerto Venecia shopping centre in Zaragoza, Spain.
- By: Staff
- June 2, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 10:20
SHEPP appoints CIO
The Saskatchewan Healthcare Employees’ Pension Plan (SHEPP) has appointed Janet Julé as its chief investment officer (CIO) effective Aug. 1.
- By: Staff
- June 2, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 10:00
Institutional investors want action on climate change
CEOs from 120 institutional investors have signed an open letter to G7 finance ministers urging them to support the inclusion of a long-term emissions reduction…
- By: Staff
- June 2, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 09:50
How the ‘Internet of Things’ is changing the way we live and work
Is it going to rain today? Your umbrella glows brightly to say yes, you’re going to need it later. Forgot to take your blood pressure…
- By: Alyssa Hodder
- June 1, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 16:24
How to ask your insurance provider about cyber security
You probably remember the headlines earlier this year when Anthem, the second biggest U.S. health insurance company, suffered a massive data breach. Hackers stole the…
- By: Yaldaz Sadakova
- June 1, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 16:18
Benefits Canada News
Quick hits
For more on the current state of Canada’s DB plans, check out our 2015 Top 100 Pension Funds Report Health Byte Drink Up! Ignore all…
- By: Staff
- June 1, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 16:10
How to cut back benefits without making employees mad
The cost of prescription drugs has been rising fast. Driven by novel and improved treatments for illnesses such as hepatitis C and cancer, fewer drugs…
- By: Charles-Antoine Villeneuve
- June 1, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 14:29
Pension funds and the rise of responsible investing
Responsible investment (RI)—integrating environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues into investment selection and management—is becoming mainstream.
- By: Deb Abbey
- June 1, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 14:26
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…
- By: Staff
- 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.…
- By: Bryan McGovern
- May 12, 2026 May 11, 2026
- 11:00
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…
- By: Blake Wolfe
- May 13, 2026 May 11, 2026
- 09:00
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…
- By: Benefits Canada
- May 12, 2026 May 12, 2026
- 15:00
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…
- By: Oluwayemisi Peters
- May 12, 2026 May 12, 2026
- 09:00