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Tremblay, Guimond join Gowlings

Tremblay, Guimond join Gowlings

Labour and employment lawyers Guy Tremblay and Lucie Guimond have left Heenan Blaikie and joined Gowlings as partners in the firm’s Montreal office.

  • By: Staff
  • February 11, 2014 September 13, 2019
  • 12:18
Part of Affordable Care Act delayed for employers

Part of Affordable Care Act delayed for employers

Some American employers won't be required to provide health insurance to their workers next year.

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  • February 11, 2014 September 13, 2019
  • 10:29
MFS LifePlan funds address home-country bias

MFS LifePlan funds address home-country bias

MFS Investment Management Canada Ltd. has announced changes to its Canadian LifePlan Funds to address home-country investment bias.

  • By: Staff
  • February 10, 2014 September 13, 2019
  • 15:29
Women more likely to outlive retirement savings

Women more likely to outlive retirement savings

With a longer life expectancy than men, women in Quebec can look forward to more time to enjoy their retirement. However, their aversion to investment…

  • By: Staff
  • February 10, 2014 September 13, 2019
  • 13:28
Canadians’ debt levels top $1.4 trillion

Canadians’ debt levels top $1.4 trillion

The consumer debt load of Canadians rose to a record $1.42 trillion nationally at the end of 2013, according to a report from Equifax Canada.

  • By: Staff
  • February 10, 2014 September 13, 2019
  • 12:43
Former Heenan Blaikie group joins BLG

Former Heenan Blaikie group joins BLG

A group of 12 labour and employment lawyers who formerly worked at Heenan Blaikie have joined the Montreal office at Borden Ladner Gervais.

  • By: Staff
  • February 10, 2014 September 13, 2019
  • 11:33
Fixed income restructuring expected

Fixed income restructuring expected

Investment consultants, institutional asset owners and intermediaries worldwide forecast significant fixed income restructuring this year amid concern about rising interest rates and a jump in…

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  • February 10, 2014 September 13, 2019
  • 10:31
Generations X, Y may be too confident about retirement savings

Generations X, Y may be too confident about retirement savings

A report finds that the majority of generation X and Y Canadians are confident they'll be able to save enough for retirement even though many…

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  • February 7, 2014 September 13, 2019
  • 15:39
Game on: A new way to learn about retirement savings

Game on: A new way to learn about retirement savings

Sun Life Financial has launched a new online program that incorporates a gamification strategy to engage workers in learning more about their workplace retirement and…

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  • February 7, 2014 September 13, 2019
  • 14:50
Ontario proposes amendment to 10% rule

Ontario proposes amendment to 10% rule

The Government of Ontario has proposed a regulatory amendment that would modify one of the quantitative investment limits that apply to registered pension plans in…

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  • February 7, 2014 September 13, 2019
  • 14:40
Alberta Blue Cross launches wellness site

Alberta Blue Cross launches wellness site

Alberta Blue Cross has launched a new website to promote wellness at work.

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  • February 7, 2014 September 13, 2019
  • 11:56
CPP expansion not needed to help seniors in poverty: Report

CPP expansion not needed to help seniors in poverty: Report

A new report argues that efforts to revamp the Canada Pension Plan should take a back seat to a couple of straightforward policy reforms that…

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  • February 7, 2014 September 13, 2019
  • 10:13
Sun Life launches new institutional asset management business

Sun Life launches new institutional asset management business

Sun Life Financial has announced the launch of its new asset management business, Sun Life Investment Management Inc. The division will specialize in providing private…

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  • February 7, 2014 September 13, 2019
  • 09:06

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.…

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.,…

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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
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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…

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…

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…