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CPPIB posts 16.5% return

CPPIB posts 16.5% return

The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board reported a gross investment return of 16.5% for fiscal 2014.

  • By: Staff
  • May 26, 2014 September 13, 2019
  • 09:41
Why go global with investments

Why go global with investments

Canada’s equity market is strong, particularly in the three biggest sectors: financials, materials and energy sectors.

Lawyer loses fight against mandatory retirement

Lawyer loses fight against mandatory retirement

The Supreme Court of Canada has ruled against a lawyer who claimed his firm's mandatory retirement rule was discriminatory.

  • By: Staff
  • May 23, 2014 September 13, 2019
  • 11:27
Germany to lower retirement age for some

Germany to lower retirement age for some

The German government has passed a bill allowing some workers to retire and collect a full state pension at 63.

  • By: Staff
  • May 23, 2014 September 13, 2019
  • 10:21
Total rewards, business strategies not always aligned

Total rewards, business strategies not always aligned

Many Canadian and American companies haven't aligned their total rewards strategy with their business strategy, according to a survey.

  • By: Staff
  • May 23, 2014 September 13, 2019
  • 08:33
Workers want pensions

Workers want pensions

Employee thoughts on pension plans may surprise business owners.

  • By: Staff
  • May 23, 2014 September 13, 2019
  • 08:26

Female employees make health a higher priority

As employers look for new ways to improve the health and well-being of their workforce, a survey from Aon Hewitt, the National Business Group on…

  • By: Staff
  • May 22, 2014 September 13, 2019
  • 12:40
Employers increasing financial education opportunities

Employers increasing financial education opportunities

More than three in five Canadian and American employers believe their employees face more personal financial challenges today than they did five years ago, according…

  • By: Staff
  • May 22, 2014 September 13, 2019
  • 12:39
Northleaf raises $255 million for PE fund

Northleaf raises $255 million for PE fund

Northleaf Capital Partners' private equity secondaries fund, Northleaf Secondary Partners, has raised $255 million.

  • By: Staff
  • May 22, 2014 September 13, 2019
  • 12:39
Why is the labour force participation rate falling?

Why is the labour force participation rate falling?

Given the relatively modest pace of job growth in recent years, this has caused speculation that weak labour markets are causing workers to become discouraged…

  • By: Staff
  • May 22, 2014 September 13, 2019
  • 12:39
Cyber Risk on the Agenda

Cyber Risk on the Agenda

2014 Risk Management Conference - Keynote Announcement

DC retirement income levels decline

DC retirement income levels decline

Replacement income levels generated by capital accumulation plans declined to 63% in the first quarter of 2014, according to Eckler’s Capital Accumulation Plan Income Tracker.

  • By: Staff
  • May 21, 2014 September 13, 2019
  • 12:19
Deadline for mandatory health and safety training approaching

Deadline for mandatory health and safety training approaching

Ontario is introducing new training to help protect workers and keep them safe on the job.

  • By: Staff
  • May 21, 2014 September 13, 2019
  • 12:19

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
  • 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…