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N.S. universities could join public service pension plan

N.S. universities could join public service pension plan

Nova Scotia has introduced legislation that will allow university pension plans to be transferred to the Nova Scotia Public Service Superannuation Plan (PSPP).

  • By: Staff
  • April 27, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 00:01
Goldman Sachs to buy Pacific Life unit

Goldman Sachs to buy Pacific Life unit

Goldman Sachs Asset Management (GSAM) has entered into an agreement to buy the with Pacific Global Advisors (PGA) solutions business from Pacific Life for an…

  • By: Staff
  • April 27, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 00:01
Ontario releases proposed criteria for exempting JSPPs from funding requirements

Ontario releases proposed criteria for exempting JSPPs from funding requirements

The Ontario government has released a consultation paper on the proposed criteria that the government might use to evaluate whether newly established multi-employer jointly sponsored…

  • By: Staff
  • April 27, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 00:01
Medics fear Ontario budget will cause healthcare cuts

Medics fear Ontario budget will cause healthcare cuts

Continuing the hospital funding freeze in this year’s Ontario budget will hurt patients and overcrowd hospitals even more. That’s the position of healthcare practitioners, who…

  • By: Staff
  • April 24, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 11:51
CPPIB joins opposition to Barrick’s executive pay

CPPIB joins opposition to Barrick’s executive pay

The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB) has said it will vote against the executive pay structure at the world’s largest gold company, Barrick Gold…

  • By: Staff
  • April 24, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 11:44
OPTrust reports double-digit returns

OPTrust reports double-digit returns

OPTrust reported 2014 investment results of 12%, net of external management fees, significantly outperforming its benchmark return of 6.2%.

  • By: Staff
  • April 24, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 09:50
ORPP Administration Corporation details revealed

ORPP Administration Corporation details revealed

The Government of Ontario has unveiled details about its plan to create an arms-length organization to administer the Ontario Retirement Pension Plan (ORPP).

2015 federal budget coverage

2015 federal budget coverage

Read our coverage of the 2015 federal budget.

  • By: Staff
  • April 23, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 12:01
Should Canadians take advantage of lower RRIF withdrawal rates?

Should Canadians take advantage of lower RRIF withdrawal rates?

Organizations like CARP and CPA Canada have been lobbying for years to lower the rate of, or even eliminate, mandatory RRIF withdrawals. On Tuesday, part…

How the TFSA limit increase changes the savings landscape

The increase in the tax-free savings account (TFSA) contribution limit to $10,000 from $5,500 will provide Canadians with an opportunity to accumulate tax-free savings at…

Nova Scotia Pension Benefits Act coming into effect

Nova Scotia Pension Benefits Act coming into effect

Nova Scotia's updated Pension Benefits Act will come into effect on June 1.

  • By: Staff
  • April 23, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 10:22
What are Canada’s best 100 jobs?

What are Canada’s best 100 jobs?

Which fields are hiring, and which pay the most?

  • By: Staff
  • April 23, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 10:01
Going Private

Going Private

Private fixed income strategies in action.

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.,…

  • By: Staff
  • May 12, 2026 May 11, 2026
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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.…

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  • May 11, 2026 May 11, 2026
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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…