Quebec raising minimum wage
Quebec plans to increase its minimum wage by 2% at the beginning of May.
- By: Staff
- February 7, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 09:00
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Majority of Canadians say they’ll meet retirement targets
More than half (55%) of Canada’s future retirees are comfortable that they are on track to achieve their retirement goals, on par with 2012 results…
- By: Staff
- February 7, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 08:59
CPPIB picks new chief investment strategist
The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board has appointed Ed Cass senior vice-president and chief investment strategist and a member of the senior management team effective…
- By: Staff
- February 7, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 08:45
Heenan Blaikie to wind up
Heenan Blaikie's partners have decided to proceed with an orderly windup of the firm’s operations, which is expected to take up to a few months.
- By: Staff
- February 6, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 13:47
Is it time to re-risk?
Is that light we see at the end of the tunnel? It certainly could be—Canadian DB pension plans ended 2013 in the best shape they’ve…
- By: Patrick De Roy and François Pellerin
- February 6, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 13:47
Insurers need to be innovative: Report
Despite signs of improving market conditions on the global scale, a report suggests life insurers should be focusing on their product offerings to make up…
- By: Staff
- February 6, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 12:33
Global pension assets hit record high
Global institutional pension fund assets in 13 major markets—including Canada—grew by 9.5% in 2013 to reach a new high of almost US$32 trillion ($35.5 billion),…
- By: Staff
- February 6, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 12:21
Ontario invites others to join new pension plan
Ontario's finance minister has asked the rest of Canada "to collaborate on options to improve supplementary retirement income for workers."
- By: Staff
- February 6, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 12:17
Canada, U.S. reach agreement on FATCA
After lengthy negotiations, Canada and the United States have signed an intergovernmental agreement under the longstanding Canada-U.S. Tax Convention.
- By: Staff
- February 6, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 09:50
Swiss asset manager opens office in Canada
Swiss-based institutional asset investment manager Unigestion has opened up an office in Toronto.
- By: Staff
- February 6, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 09:45
Canadians divided on outlook for retirement
A survey by Franklin Templeton finds there are stark differences among Canadians both in their pursuit of happiness in their retirement years and the stress…
- By: Staff
- February 6, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 09:16
RRSP contributions set to rise
Canadians plan to contribute more to their RRSP, according to a poll.
- By: Staff
- February 6, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 09:11
DB Coverage Keeps Dropping
Shift to DC plans continues.
- By: Staff with files from Benefits Canada
- February 5, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 15:46
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