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The dos and don’ts of dealing with cancer in the workplace

The dos and don’ts of dealing with cancer in the workplace

Did you know there are 600 lymph nodes in the human body—and 35 different lymphomas? "Lymphoma is one word but many diseases," said Robin Markowitz,…

BoC says economy “stalled” in Q1

BoC says economy “stalled” in Q1

The Bank of Canada says it expects the oil-price shock likely "stalled" the country's economy to the point it had zero growth during the first…

CAAT reports 11.5% return

CAAT reports 11.5% return

The Colleges of Applied Arts and Technology (CAAT) Pension Plan reported a 11.5% rate of return in 2014.

  • By: Staff
  • April 15, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 11:28
Actuary regains top job ranking

Actuary regains top job ranking

Being an actuary is the top job in the United States again.

  • By: Staff
  • April 15, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 11:15
BNY Mellon to pay £126-million penalty

BNY Mellon to pay £126-million penalty

The United Kingdom's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has fined The Bank of New York Mellon London branch and The Bank of New York Mellon International…

  • By: Staff
  • April 15, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 10:35
ORPP bill moves ahead

ORPP bill moves ahead

Bill 56, An Act to require the establishment of the Ontario Retirement Pension Plan, has moved one step closer to becoming law.

CPPIB concerned about farmland ownership review

CPPIB concerned about farmland ownership review

The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB) is concerned about the Saskatchewan government’s decision to temporarily prohibit certain institutional investors from purchasing farmland in the…

  • By: Staff
  • April 14, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 11:15
Manulife closes U.S. deal

Manulife closes U.S. deal

Manulife's U.S. division, John Hancock Financial, has successfully completed its previously announced acquisition of New York Life's Retirement Plan Services business.

  • By: Staff
  • April 14, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 10:45
Caisse makes Australian investment

Caisse makes Australian investment

Ivanhoé Cambridge, the Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec’s real estate subsidiary, has acquired a 25% interest in Liberty Place, an office building located…

  • By: Staff
  • April 14, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 10:31
5 tips to improve employee recognition

5 tips to improve employee recognition

Opinions are divided between employers and their staff on what constitutes effective employee recognition, according to a new OfficeTeam survey.

  • By: Staff
  • April 14, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 10:03
Monetary policy divergence is driving volatility

Monetary policy divergence is driving volatility

Monetary policy divergence is driving volatility in local asset values in markets around the world and investors should prepare for this volatility to continue, according…

  • By: Staff
  • April 13, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 11:48
Who are the top employers for workers over 40?

Who are the top employers for workers over 40?

Some employers are paying close attention to their employees' needs as they turn the page from youth to middle-age and beyond, making them Top Employers…

  • By: Staff
  • April 13, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 11:29
Ivanhoé Cambridge chooses new CFO

Ivanhoé Cambridge chooses new CFO

Ivanhoé Cambridge, the Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec’s real estate subsidiary, has appointed Nathalie Palladitcheff as executive vice-president and chief financial officer.

  • By: Staff
  • April 13, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 11:07

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…

84% of employers say AI impacting succession planning: survey

More than eight in 10 (84 per cent) employers say artificial intelligence is starting to affect their succession planning, according to a new survey by…

  • By: Staff
  • April 2, 2026 April 2, 2026
  • 15:00

Survey finds Canadians estimate they need an average of $976,835 to retire

Canadian plan members reported a significant drop in the amount they believe they need to retire — from roughly $1.4 million in 2023, 2024 and…

Manitoba to require employers to provide free menstrual products in workplaces

Manitoba is set to become the first province in Canada to require employers to provide free menstrual products in workplaces. The provincial government will amend…

  • By: Staff
  • April 1, 2026 March 31, 2026
  • 09:00