DB plans more solvent
More than one-third of Canadian DB plans were fully funded at the end of the first quarter.
- By: Staff
- April 1, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 09:15
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Breakdown: Tools of the trade
Sure, Canada’s got talent…but it’s not always what employers really need.
- By: Yaldaz Sadakova and Alyssa Hodder
- April 1, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 07:00
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Frontlines
In the April 2014 edition of Frontlines: employees spend more time choosing a TV than planning for retirement, prescription drug spending slows, Market Watch, Legal…
- By: Staff
- April 1, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 07:00
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Editorial: Women’s work
I’ve belonged to a book club for many years now, and one of our recent selections was Lean In by Sheryl Sandberg, chief operating officer…
- By: Alyssa Hodder
- April 1, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 07:00
People Watch: On the move in March
Here’s a review of the people on the move in March 2014
- By: Staff
- March 31, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 14:44
DC plan participation rates need improvement: report
Participation rates for eligible employees in employer-sponsored savings plans are healthy, but there is room for improvement.
- By: Staff
- March 31, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 12:10
CAPSA releases DC guideline
The Canadian Association of Pension Supervisory Authorities (CAPSA) has released CAPSA Guideline No. 8 – Defined Contribution Plans Guideline and an accompanying reference document.
- By: Staff
- March 31, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 11:01
Global investor confidence declines
Investor confidence is down this month, according to the State Street Investor Confidence Index.
- By: Staff
- March 31, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 10:53
bcIMC to open London office
The British Columbia Investment Management Corporation (bcIMC) intends to establish its first foreign office in London.
- By: Staff
- March 28, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 10:13
Ontario proposes pay caps for public sector execs
The Government of Ontario has introduced legislation that would authorize it to establish compensation frameworks, including sector-specific hard caps for senior executives in the broader…
- By: Staff
- March 28, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 09:19
Caisse invests in London
Ivanhoé Cambridge (the real estate arm of the Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec), along with affiliates of Apollo Global Management and Residential Land,…
- By: Staff
- March 28, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 09:18
Geerts joins ISCEBS Toronto chapter board
Ryan Geerts has been voted onto the board of directors of the Toronto chapter of the International Society of Certified Employee Benefit Specialists.
- By: Staff
- March 28, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 09:16
Nesbitt plans to retire from CIBC
CIBC's chief operating officer, Richard Nesbitt, has announced his intention to retire effective October 2015.
- By: Staff
- March 28, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 09:13
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
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- 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
Combining innovations in DC plan design can dramatically improve retirement readiness: report
The combination of several innovations in defined contribution pension plan design can dramatically improve retirement readiness across income levels, according to a new report by…
- By: Benefits Canada
- May 12, 2026 May 12, 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
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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