De-risking top of mind for pension plans
Canadian DB plans have de-risking on their mind, with most sponsors considering plan design changes, rather than annuity purchases.
- By: Staff
- April 21, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 12:05
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Many Canadians don’t seek tax-smart investment options
As the deadline for filing income tax returns approaches, it turns out that only 51% of Canadians regularly look for tax-efficient options when considering new…
- By: Staff
- April 21, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 12:02
Actuary is the fourth best job
Actuary is ranked the fourth best job in the United States for this year, according to CareerCast.com’s 2014 Jobs Rated report.
- By: Staff
- April 21, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 11:56
Canadian economy to grow by 2%
The domestic economy is forecast to expand between 2% and 2.3% this year—and the loonie will likely stop declining.
- By: Staff
- April 21, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 11:56
Alberta introduces pension reform legislation
The Government of Alberta has introduced a bill to reform the province's public sector pension plans.
- By: Staff
- April 17, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 09:51
Detroit reaches pension agreement with retiree group
The City of Detroit, working through federal bankruptcy mediators, has reached an agreement on pension and healthcare benefits with an association representing retired Detroit police…
- By: Staff
- April 17, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 09:17
CPPIB profits from sale of Air Distribution Technologies
The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board has agreed to sell Air Distribution Technologies to Johnson Controls for US$1.6 billion ($1.76 billion).
- By: Staff
- April 17, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 09:15
Industrial Alliance introduces VRSP website
Industrial Alliance has introduced a new specialized website about the voluntary retirement savings plan.
- By: Staff
- April 16, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 16:05
CAAT posts 13.9% return for 2013
The Colleges of Applied Arts and Technology Pension Plan reported a 13.9% net return for the year that ended on Dec. 31, 2013.
- By: Staff
- April 16, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 16:02
How companies tackle the rise of high-cost claimants
As longevity increases and chronic diseases become more prevalent in Canada, companies are seeing a rise in the number of high-cost claimants. Different employers discussed…
- By: Yaldaz Sadakova
- April 16, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 12:10
Chief actuary expects Canadians to live longer
Canadians have made significant gains in longevity over the past century, and further gains are expected, according to an actuarial study by the Office of…
- By: Staff
- April 16, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 11:46
Specific, tailored actions needed to limit workplace mental health
Implementing preventive measures adapted to each company's unique culture would help reduce mental health issues in the workplace, according to a study.
- By: Staff
- April 16, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 11:42
CPPIB completes Australian acquisition
The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board and Dexus Property Group have completed the compulsory acquisition of 100% of the units in the Commonwealth Property Office…
- By: Staff
- April 15, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 17:03
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.…
- By: Bryan McGovern
- May 12, 2026 May 11, 2026
- 11:00
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…
- By: Oluwayemisi Peters
- May 12, 2026 May 12, 2026
- 09:00
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…
- By: Blake Wolfe
- May 12, 2026 May 11, 2026
- 09:00
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