Employers won’t have to offer myRAs
The U.S. Department of the Treasury says employers will not be required to offer the new retirement savings account, myRA, to their workers.
- By: Staff
- January 30, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 10:00
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AIMCo opens London office
Alberta Investment Management Corp. has opened an office in London, its first outside of Canada.
- By: Staff
- January 30, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 09:59
Great-West to offer VRSPs
Great-West Life Group Retirement Services is developing a voluntary retirement savings plan solution to help meet the needs of Quebec workers who don't have a…
- By: Staff
- January 30, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 09:58
Ontario proposes major changes to workplace legislation
Last month, the Ontario government introduced Bill 146, the Stronger Workplaces for a Stronger Economy Act, 2013. Bill 146 implements some of the recommendations made…
- By: Daniel Pugen and Matthew Demeo
- January 30, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 09:00
Keohane, Denison to Consult on Ontario Pension Fix
Six experts to consult on retirement security.
- By: Staff with files from Benefits Canada
- January 29, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 17:53
U.S. plans new retirement account
In Tuesday night's State of the Union, U.S. President Barack Obama unveiled plans for a new retirement savings account.
- By: Staff
- January 29, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 10:40
Are mentally healthy employees more productive?
Employers need to focus on the relationship between mental health and productivity moving forward, explained Bill Morneau, executive chairman of Morneau Shepell, at the company’s…
- By: Alyssa Hodder
- January 29, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 10:13
Ontario picks six for advisory group on provincial pension
The Government of Ontario has assembled an advisory group to advise it on how to strengthen retirement income security.
- By: Staff
- January 28, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 16:22
Ontario to establish Medical Psychiatry Alliance
The government of Ontario is teaming up with the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, The Hospital for Sick Children, Trillium Health Partners, the University…
- By: Staff
- January 28, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 15:59
Five ways to improve employee engagement
A Gallup study released in 2013 showed that only 13% of employees worldwide were engaged, whereas the vast majority of employees were either not engaged…
- By: Staff
- January 28, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 15:04
Employees go to work in sickness and in health
Seventy-one percent of Canadian workers frequently go to work when they're feeling sick, according to a survey.
- By: Staff
- January 28, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 15:00
Time for a different investing take?
Ever wonder that is might be time to rethink your investment approach? Maybe not, but the Canadian Pension & Benefits Institute’s Pension Summit last week…
- By: Brooke Smith
- January 28, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 10:58
BMO to purchase F&C
BMO Financial Group has reached an agreement to buy F&C Asset Management for £708 million (C$1.3 billion).
- By: Staff
- January 28, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 10:01
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
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…
- By: Blake Wolfe
- May 13, 2026 May 11, 2026
- 09:00
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