How much more are government workers paid?
Government workers in Ontario are paid an average of 11.5% more than their private sector counterparts, shows a study by the Fraser Institute.
- By: Staff
- February 19, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 08:37
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Employees worry more than retirees about outliving savings
More than one-third of working Canadians believe there is a serious risk they will outlive their savings compared with only one in seven retirees.
- By: Staff
- February 19, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 08:32
Pacific Blue Cross appoints new CIO
Pacific Blue Cross has appointed Barry Rivelis to senior vice-president and chief information officer effective May 4, 2015.
- By: Staff
- February 19, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 08:24
Will employers dump DC plans because of the ORPP?
66% of Ontario companies say they might...
- By: Staff with files from Benefits Canada
- February 18, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 13:58
Women less prepared for retirement
Canadian women are less prepared for retirement than men, a survey finds.
- February 18, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 08:50
Benefits column: Abrasive employees hurt productivity
Why abrasive employees hurt your bottom line, and what you can do about it
- By: Sharone Bar-David
- February 18, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 07:00
Non-traditional wellness initiatives emerge
Less-traditional benefits are quickly taking the stage as top wellness initiatives, finds a survey.
- By: Staff
- February 17, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 15:52
Ontario to launch consultations on labour laws
This spring, Ontario will launch public consultations on the changing nature of the modern workplace.
- By: Staff
- February 17, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 15:17
Many Ontario workers don’t have benefits
One-third of paid employees in Ontario don't have employer-provided medical or dental benefits, says a report.
- By: Staff
- February 17, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 15:07
Northern Trust appoints three
Northern Trust announced has named three financial industry professionals to fill key roles for its Canadian operations.
- By: Staff
- February 17, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 11:24
Investors putting retirements at risk
Most Canadians (80%) say they need annual returns of 4% or higher to reach their retirement savings goals, finds a CIBC Asset Management poll.
- By: Staff
- February 17, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 11:23
CPPIB posts 3.3% return
The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board delivered a gross investment return of 3.3% for the third quarter of fiscal 2015.
- By: Staff
- February 17, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 11:21
Retirement costs higher in Vancouver, Victoria
People living in Vancouver and Victoria will need to work longer than residents of other Canadian cities to retire, according to a report.
- By: Staff
- February 17, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 09:56
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…
- By: Kyle Duggan, the Canadian Press
- March 31, 2026 March 31, 2026
- 11:00
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…
- By: Sonya Singh
- April 2, 2026 April 1, 2026
- 09:00
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