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Quebec’s pharmacy reforms should go further: Economists

Quebec’s pharmacy reforms should go further: Economists

Quebec’s reforms aimed at increasing the role of pharmacists should go further, along the lines of what has been put in place in the other…

Global equities drive pension returns

Global equities drive pension returns

During a quarter that featured falling oil prices, a Bank of Canada rate cut and uneven global economic data, Canadian pension plans generated positive returns…

  • By: Staff
  • April 30, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 13:20
Executive compensation: 5 things to consider with a weaker loonie

Executive compensation: 5 things to consider with a weaker loonie

Canadian-based compensation programs can be highly influenced by the U.S. dollar and the weakened loonie can cause many challenging issues over the coming months, says…

  • By: Staff
  • April 30, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 13:02
Work makes employees gain weight

Work makes employees gain weight

The workplace can wreak havoc on employees' waistlines, finds a survey.

  • By: Staff
  • April 30, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 12:58
Most Canadians expect to semi-retire or not stop working

Most Canadians expect to semi-retire or not stop working

A new survey suggests more than half of Canadians either plan to ease into retirement by working reduced hours before hanging it up for good…

Decumulation options to consider

Decumulation options to consider

Worried about your DC plan members outliving their savings? Take a closer look at your decumulation options.

CUPE Ontario blasts PRPPs

CUPE Ontario blasts PRPPs

The introduction of pooled registered pension plans in Ontario could prevent an enhanced Canada Pension Plan from materializing, said a CUPE Ontario representative at the…

Ontario approves bill to create ORPP

Ontario approves bill to create ORPP

Ontario has passed legislation to create the Ontario Retirement Pension Plan (ORPP).

Canadians unaware about full cost of healthcare

Canadians unaware about full cost of healthcare

Nine out of 10 Canadians believe they are fully covered for all costs associated with hospital stays and psychiatric treatment, finds a Sun Life survey.

  • By: Staff
  • April 29, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 11:46
Can the Apple Watch make employees healthier?

Can the Apple Watch make employees healthier?

Apple’s new timepiece could make people healthier, reports Chatelaine.

  • By: Staff
  • April 29, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 11:28
Bernanke joins PIMCO

Bernanke joins PIMCO

Ben Bernanke, the former chairman of the U.S. Federal Reserve, will be serving as a senior advisor to PIMCO, the global investment management firm has…

  • By: Staff
  • April 29, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 11:14
The financial worries keeping workers awake at night

The financial worries keeping workers awake at night

More than a third of Canadians surveyed say not having enough money actually keeps them awake at night, finds a poll by Leger for PC…

  • By: Staff
  • April 29, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 11:10
CPPIB appoints Walch-Watson

CPPIB appoints Walch-Watson

Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB) has appointed Patrice Walch-Watson as its senior managing director and general counsel and corporate secretary, and a member of…

  • By: Staff
  • April 29, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 09:30

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.…

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.,…

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  • May 12, 2026 May 11, 2026
  • 11:00

Ontario Teachers’ reinvesting in wealth management advisor, BCI selling Louisiana electric utility

The Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan is co-leading an investment partnership with Integrum Holdings LP and Lightyear Capital LLC in wealth management advisory firm Allworth Financial.…

  • By: Staff
  • May 11, 2026 May 11, 2026
  • 15:00

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…

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…

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…