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Panel says Ontario’s minimum wage increases should be linked to CPI

Panel says Ontario’s minimum wage increases should be linked to CPI

The Ontario Minimum Wage Advisory Panel has released a report recommending that minimum wages should be revised annually by a percentage equal to the percent…

  • By: Staff
  • January 28, 2014 September 13, 2019
  • 09:37

Canadians want to get more financially fit

Taking stock after the holidays, Canadians say they plan to make significant financial changes in 2014.

  • By: Staff
  • January 27, 2014 September 13, 2019
  • 15:35
Gill joining Lincluden

Gill joining Lincluden

Robert Gill will be joining Lincluden Investment Management as vice-president and equity portfolio manager.

  • By: Staff
  • January 27, 2014 September 13, 2019
  • 12:45
Teachers' to buy properties from HBC

Teachers' to buy properties from HBC

Cadillac Fairview, the real estate subsidiary of Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan, has agreed to buy two properties from Hudson's Bay Company for $650 million.

  • By: Staff
  • January 27, 2014 September 13, 2019
  • 10:52
BMO bids for U.K. asset manager

BMO bids for U.K. asset manager

BMO Financial Group has made a preliminary offer of £697 million ($1.28 billion) to acquire London-based F&C Asset Management.

  • By: Staff
  • January 27, 2014 September 13, 2019
  • 10:07
Employers ready for mandatory pensions: Survey

Employers ready for mandatory pensions: Survey

Morneau Shepell's 60 Second Survey suggests that if the provinces adopted a new pension plan to supplement the Canada Pension Plan, employers would prefer that…

  • By: Staff
  • January 24, 2014 September 13, 2019
  • 15:53
Alberta launches investigation after laptop with health records stolen

Alberta launches investigation after laptop with health records stolen

Alberta's privacy commissioner has launched an investigation into a privacy breach after a laptop containing the health records of 620,000 residents was stolen.

  • By: Staff
  • January 24, 2014 September 13, 2019
  • 13:05
Investors not prepared for rising interest rates

Investors not prepared for rising interest rates

Almost 60% of Canadians with a retirement portfolio are unaware that rising interest rates can erode the value of some of their investments, according to…

  • By: Staff
  • January 24, 2014 September 13, 2019
  • 11:48
Trying to solve Canada’s pension problem

Trying to solve Canada’s pension problem

Everyone has an opinion about how to solve Canada’s pension dilemma—the latest duo share their thoughts.

Michigan offers to help Detroit pensions

Michigan offers to help Detroit pensions

Michigan's governor is working with the state legislature to allocate up to US$350 million ($388.4 million) over the next 20 years to assist in saving…

  • By: Staff
  • January 23, 2014 September 13, 2019
  • 16:42
Canadians plan to save more

Canadians plan to save more

More Canadians are saving, and many want to put away more money this year.

  • By: Staff
  • January 23, 2014 September 13, 2019
  • 15:42
Ontario launches new venture capital fund

Ontario launches new venture capital fund

Ontario has launched a new venture capital fund in partnership with the federal government, as well as corporate and institutional investors. Northleaf Venture Catalyst Fund…

CSA proposes stricter rules for commercial paper

CSA proposes stricter rules for commercial paper

The Canadian Securities Administrators has published for comment proposed amendments relating to the short-term debt prospectus exemption in National Instrument 45-106 Prospectus and Registration Exemptions.

  • By: Staff
  • January 23, 2014 September 13, 2019
  • 15:39

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…