Canadians’ confidence about personal finances rises
Canadian investors are starting the year with a positive outlook about their personal financial situation.
- By: Staff
- February 19, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 10:16
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Ontario plans cost-sharing model for retiree benefits
The Ontario government will transition to a cost-sharing model for retiree benefits for employees retiring on or after Jan. 1, 2017.
- By: Staff
- February 19, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 09:47
Caisse makes Projet QB investment
Ivanhoé Cambridge—the Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec’s real estate subsidiary—has entered into a partnership to build Projet QB, a mixed multi-residential and commercial…
- By: Staff
- February 18, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 15:01
Insurers report strong 2013 results
Some of Canada's largest insurance companies reported stronger 2013 financial results. Here's an overview.
- By: Staff
- February 18, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 11:11
Rhode Island, unions reach pension settlement
The Rhode Island government and attorneys representing public employee unions and retiree coalitions challenging changes to the state's pension system have reached a settlement agreement…
- By: Staff
- February 18, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 11:04
Appetite for smart beta growing among institutional investors
Smart beta strategies are playing a more influential role in some of the world’s largest portfolios, according to a State Street Global Advisors study.
- By: Staff
- February 14, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 12:37
Alberta pensions need better risk management: Auditor
A report by Alberta's auditor general finds that while public sector pension plan boards have implemented risk management systems, there's no clear responsibility for coordinating…
- By: Staff
- February 14, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 10:40
CPP fund assets top $200 billion
The Canada Pension Plan fund ended the third quarter of its 2014 fiscal year on Dec. 31, 2013, with net assets of $201.5 billion, compared…
- By: Staff
- February 14, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 10:08
Till debt do us part: Many marriages start with debt
Four in 10 Canadian marriages begin in debt—couples starts off with an average of $21,503 in debt on their wedding day.
- By: Staff
- February 13, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 16:46
Workers don’t feel the love from their employers
Many American employees love their companies, but only a fraction of them feel that their employers reciprocate.
- By: Staff
- February 13, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 16:41
Group says budget hurts federal retirees
A group representing federal retirees say they feel "betrayed" by the decision by the 2014 budget, which will double Public Service Health Care Plan premiums.
- By: Staff
- February 13, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 16:18
Canadians scrambling to make RRSP contributions
With the RRSP deadline fast approaching, Canadians are trying to scrape together some money to make a contribution.
- By: Staff
- February 13, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 16:09
Couples unable to agree on retirement planning
Canadian couples aren't on the same page in terms of who they feel is the lead decision-maker on retirement planning issues.
- By: Staff
- February 13, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 15:53
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
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
- 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