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Workplace harassment declines

Workplace harassment declines

The percentage of Canadians who have witnessed or experienced harassment in the workplace has noticeably declined in the last two years, according to a Leger…

  • By: Staff
  • June 23, 2014 September 13, 2019
  • 10:03
Fyfe to head bcIMC

Fyfe to head bcIMC

Gordon Fyfe will succeed Doug Pearce as CEO and chief investment officer (CIO) of British Columbia Investment Corporation (bcIMC).

  • By: Staff
  • June 20, 2014 September 13, 2019
  • 13:31
Guloien named chairman of CLHIA

Guloien named chairman of CLHIA

The members of the Canadian Life and Health Insurance Association (CLHIA) have elected Donald Guloien, president and CEO of Manulife Financial, as chairman.

  • By: Staff
  • June 20, 2014 September 13, 2019
  • 10:26
Incremental innovations by drug companies help: Report

Incremental innovations by drug companies help: Report

Despite claims from critics, incremental innovations by drug companies provide great value for doctors and patients, according to a study.

  • By: Staff
  • June 20, 2014 September 13, 2019
  • 10:22
Manulife receives VRSP approval

Manulife receives VRSP approval

Manulife has received administrator approval for the voluntary retirement savings plan (VRSP) in Quebec by the Autorité des marchés financiers (AMF).

  • By: Staff
  • June 20, 2014 September 13, 2019
  • 10:20
Most Canadians worried about retirement

Most Canadians worried about retirement

A survey finds that the majority of investors are concerned they haven't saved enough for retirement and haven't taken measures to protect their portfolio against…

  • By: Staff
  • June 19, 2014 September 13, 2019
  • 15:51
CPPIB plans to buy 6% of Markit

CPPIB plans to buy 6% of Markit

The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB) will buy US$250 million ($270.6 million) of Markit's stock as part of its initial public offering (IPO).

  • By: Staff
  • June 19, 2014 September 13, 2019
  • 15:48
bcIMC achieves 14.7% return

bcIMC achieves 14.7% return

British Columbia Investment Management Corporation (bcIMC) has reported an annual return of 14.7% for the year ending March 31, 2014.

  • By: Staff
  • June 19, 2014 September 13, 2019
  • 15:45
TSX closes at new high

TSX closes at new high

The S&P/TSX Composite Index has closed at its highest level ever.

  • By: Staff
  • June 19, 2014 September 13, 2019
  • 10:59
Jobs for life?

Jobs for life?

Job stability in Canada—which was projected to be a thing of the past—is stronger than it ever has been with those holding a job with…

  • By: Staff
  • June 19, 2014 September 13, 2019
  • 10:28
Get ready for growth

Get ready for growth

Globally, 67% of senior executives at asset management firms choose a multi-asset solution as the investment strategy most likely to drive growth for their business…

Express Scripts Canada announces partnership

Express Scripts Canada announces partnership

Express Scripts Canada has partnered with online retailer Well.ca.

  • By: Staff
  • June 19, 2014 September 13, 2019
  • 07:38
Asset Management Headed For Shakeup

Asset Management Headed For Shakeup

KPMG says everything's about to change.

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

Expert panel: Canadian institutional investment model needs a re-examination built on purpose

It’s that time of the year when the larger Canadian public pension funds share their 2025 results. Every year, this reporting period leads to comparisons…

Ontario Teachers’ appointing Feifei Wu as senior managing director, investment technology and applied intelligence

The Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan is appointing Feifei Wu as senior managing director of investment technology and applied intelligence, effective immediately. In the role, Wu…

  • By: Staff
  • May 7, 2026 May 6, 2026
  • 11:00

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

Report finds financial stress shaping health claims across all employee age groups

Employers are facing growing pressure on their benefits plans as financial stress shapes how employees access care, use coverage and experience health outcomes across life…

  • By: Staff
  • May 8, 2026 May 8, 2026
  • 15:00

Top 5 HR, benefits, pension and investment stories of the week

An article on British Columbia’s updated pension standards, including the introduction of auto-escalation for defined contribution pension plans, was the most-read article on BenefitsCanada.com this past…