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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
Pacific Blue Cross appoints chief marketing officer

Pacific Blue Cross appoints chief marketing officer

Pacific Blue Cross has appointed Heidi Worthington to the position of senior vice-president and chief marketing officer (CMO), effective May 4.

  • By: Staff
  • April 13, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 10:40
How to make cutbacks and still increase employee engagement

How to make cutbacks and still increase employee engagement

Last year was a tough one for Corby Spirit and Wine Ltd., a leading distributor of wine and spirits with 1,900 employees across Canada. The…

Why you should care about Hepatitis C

Hepatitis C may not be on your radar as a drug plan sponsor. But with the benefits—and costs—of new therapies, it will be. Globally, there…

Salary and benefits most important for job seekers

Salary and benefits most important for job seekers

Salary and benefits are the most important concern for Canadian job seekers (70%), followed by long-term job security (53%) and a pleasant work environment (50%).

  • By: Staff
  • April 10, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 11:03
HarbourVest expands to Canada

HarbourVest expands to Canada

Private markets investment firm HarbourVest Partners has opened an office in Toronto.

  • By: Staff
  • April 10, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 10:55
Global pension scene continues to change

Global pension scene continues to change

The global DC landscape is characterized by an expected increase in employer contributions and a growing use of target-date funds (TDFs), while DB plans around…

  • By: Staff
  • April 9, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 11:17
Ingham joins GroupHEALTH

Ingham joins GroupHEALTH

Darryl Ingham has joined GroupHEALTH Benefit Solutions, a third-party benefits administrator, as president.

  • By: Staff
  • April 9, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 11:10
Vital Benefits starts initiative for small businesses

Vital Benefits starts initiative for small businesses

Vital Benefits, a Calgary-based insurance and benefits firm, is launching a new affiliate brand, Vital Partners. The new entity will manage the insurance needs of…

  • By: Staff
  • April 9, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 11:07
Active and passive: A better marriage

Active and passive: A better marriage

In today’s investing world, the active versus passive debate can be reminiscent of a rocky marriage, with each party arguing about who’s right. Yet, rather…

Employers focus on chronic disease

Employers focus on chronic disease

A chronic disease (such as high blood pressure, diabetes) is one that can be modified by behaviour. But behaviour modification isn’t easy. According to Green…

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
  • 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

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…

Flight Centre’s 2025 Workplace Benefits Awards wins supporting benefits communications strategy

Flight Centre Travel Group’s pair of wins at the 2025 Workplace Benefits Awards is supporting the employer’s benefits communications strategy by reminding employees of available…

57% of Canadian employees with chronic conditions have missed work, reduced hours: survey

More than half (57 per cent) of Canadian employees with a chronic condition have missed work, reduced hours or taken time off due to their…

  • By: Staff
  • May 11, 2026 May 8, 2026
  • 09:00