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Borealis expands interest in Bruce Power

Borealis expands interest in Bruce Power

Borealis Infrastructure, the infrastructure investment arm of the Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System, will pay $450 million to acquire up to a 31.6% interest in…

  • By: Staff
  • January 31, 2014 September 13, 2019
  • 15:58
Caisse buying stake in wind farm

Caisse buying stake in wind farm

The Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec has agreed to acquire a stake in the world's largest wind farm off the coast of the…

  • By: Staff
  • January 31, 2014 September 13, 2019
  • 15:44
Supreme Court says MTS pension surplus belongs to workers, retirees

Supreme Court says MTS pension surplus belongs to workers, retirees

The Supreme Court of Canada has upheld a lower court ruling that the pension surplus that existed when Manitoba Telephone Services was privatized in 1997…

  • By: Staff
  • January 31, 2014 September 13, 2019
  • 15:38
Wellness programs help workers keep their resolutions

Wellness programs help workers keep their resolutions

American workers see workplace wellness programs as essential for keeping their New Year’s resolutions, according to a 2014 poll commissioned by Workplace Options, an employee…

  • By: Staff
  • January 31, 2014 September 13, 2019
  • 15:24
People Watch: On the move in January

People Watch: On the move in January

Here's a review of people on the move this month.

  • By: Staff
  • January 31, 2014 September 13, 2019
  • 13:05
CPPIB makes investment in Peru

CPPIB makes investment in Peru

The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board is buying a 10.4% equity stake in Transportadora de Gas del Perú for US$200 million ($222.3 million).

  • By: Staff
  • January 31, 2014 September 13, 2019
  • 11:28
DB pension coverage continues to drop

DB pension coverage continues to drop

A fact sheet from the Office of the Chief Actuary shows that the shift to DC from DB is continuing.

  • By: Staff
  • January 31, 2014 September 13, 2019
  • 09:21
Workers save too little, but plan to retire early

Workers save too little, but plan to retire early

Most Americans save 10% or less of their income during their working years, yet 37% plan to retire before age 65, according to a 2014…

  • By: Staff
  • January 30, 2014 September 13, 2019
  • 16:04

Canadians expect lottery winnings, CPP to fund retirement

One-third of Canadians hope to fund their retirement costs by winning the lottery, according to a study.

Ontario plans minimum wage increase

Ontario plans minimum wage increase

Ontario plans to increase the minimum wage to $11 per hour on June 1, 2014, up from the current level of $10.25 an hour.

  • By: Staff
  • January 30, 2014 September 13, 2019
  • 12:18
Four key ETF trends in 2014

Four key ETF trends in 2014

The Canadian exchange-traded fund industry experienced impressive growth in 2013 and its ongoing success will be determined by how well providers respond to key investor…

  • By: Staff
  • January 30, 2014 September 13, 2019
  • 10:34
Hedge funds report strong returns

Hedge funds report strong returns

Hedge funds reported gains of 11.08% in 2013, their best net returns since 2010, according Preqin’s Hedge Fund Analyst.

  • By: Staff
  • January 30, 2014 September 13, 2019
  • 10:32
Ontario pension plan details coming in spring

Ontario pension plan details coming in spring

The province of Ontario expects to announce details of its provincial pension plan in a few months, according to the premier.

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.,…

  • 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

How employers can support employees with vision loss when using technology for work

When it comes to the use of technology such as smartphones and tablets in the workplace, it’s important for employers to account for employees who…

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…