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No. 2 New Year’s resolution for Canadians is financial

No. 2 New Year’s resolution for Canadians is financial

Eighty percent of Canadians plan to make a New Year's resolution for 2014, and more than one-third of all resolutions will be related to personal…

  • By: Staff
  • December 30, 2013 September 13, 2019
  • 10:29
Best of pensions 2013

Best of pensions 2013

This year was an interesting one for the pension industry. It seemed as though Canada Pension Plan expansion was going to happen, but it didn't…

  • By: Staff
  • December 30, 2013 September 13, 2019
  • 07:00
HRM Master Trust keeps Northern Trust

HRM Master Trust keeps Northern Trust

Northern Trust has been retained as named trustee and custodian for the Halifax Regional Municipality Master Trust.

  • By: Staff
  • December 27, 2013 September 13, 2019
  • 11:04
Brookfield Infrastructure invests in South America

Brookfield Infrastructure invests in South America

Brookfield Infrastructure has signed agreements to invest alongside institutional investors to acquire an approximate 27% interest in VLI, one of Brazil's largest rail and port…

  • By: Staff
  • December 27, 2013 September 13, 2019
  • 11:03
The 5 most-read stories on Benefits Canada in 2013

The 5 most-read stories on Benefits Canada in 2013

As another year comes to a close, we take a look back on what benefits-related stories you found the most interesting.

  • By: Staff
  • December 27, 2013 September 13, 2019
  • 07:00
Women say they need to work harder to get ahead

Women say they need to work harder to get ahead

Many women still feel they need to work harder than men to get ahead in the workplace, according to a poll.

  • By: Staff
  • December 24, 2013 September 13, 2019
  • 11:45
Some employees expect to be available during holidays

Some employees expect to be available during holidays

Nearly one in four Canadian workers feel they are required to be available 24/7 while on their vacation, according to a Randstad Canada survey.

  • By: Staff
  • December 24, 2013 September 13, 2019
  • 11:26
KKR raises US$1.5B for real estate fund

KKR raises US$1.5B for real estate fund

KKR has completed the fundraising for KKR Real Estate Partners Americas, a real estate fund that invests in North America and western Europe.

  • By: Staff
  • December 24, 2013 September 13, 2019
  • 10:18
Ice storm temporarily shuts down Teachers’ office

Ice storm temporarily shuts down Teachers’ office

The Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan has temporarily closed its Toronto office until Friday due to the ice storm.

  • By: Staff
  • December 24, 2013 September 13, 2019
  • 10:17
Help employees stick to their resolutions

Help employees stick to their resolutions

As 2013 comes to a close, it will soon be time for the annual tradition of making New Year’s resolutions. Since many of us indulge…

OMERS to sell Maxxam

OMERS to sell Maxxam

OMERS Private Equity, the private equity investment arm of OMERS, has entered into an agreement to sell Maxxam Analytics International Corp. to France's Bureau Veritas…

  • By: Staff
  • December 23, 2013 September 13, 2019
  • 12:20
CPP, OAS benefits to rise in 2014

CPP, OAS benefits to rise in 2014

The benefit rates for the Canada Pension Plan and old age security are increasing, according to Employment and Social Development Canada.

  • By: Staff
  • December 23, 2013 September 13, 2019
  • 12:03
Canadian Social Security Tribunal members appointed

Canadian Social Security Tribunal members appointed

Four full-time members have been appointed to Canada's new Social Security Tribunal.

  • By: Staff
  • December 23, 2013 September 13, 2019
  • 11:49

SEAMO, Scarborough Charter latest employers to join UPP

The University Pension Plan of Ontario is adding two new plan participants to its structure. Effective May 1, 2026, Southeastern Ontario Academic Medical Organization and…

  • By: Staff
  • May 13, 2026 May 12, 2026
  • 15:00

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

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…