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Caisse invests in Sunchef

Caisse invests in Sunchef

The Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec and the Business Development Bank of Canada announced a joint investment of $17.5 million in Sunchef Foods,…

  • By: Staff
  • December 23, 2013 September 13, 2019
  • 10:28
Teachers' to invest in jets

Teachers' to invest in jets

An affiliate of the Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan has formed a joint venture with commercial airplane leasing company Aircastle to invest in leased aircraft.

  • By: Staff
  • December 20, 2013 September 13, 2019
  • 15:02
Sprott to co-manage private equity fund

Sprott to co-manage private equity fund

Sprott Consulting, Sprott's private equity business unit, has been awarded the mandate to co-manage a 10-year US$375 million ($400 million) private equity fund by South…

  • By: Staff
  • December 20, 2013 September 13, 2019
  • 14:12
Most workers won’t use all their vacation days

Most workers won’t use all their vacation days

For the third year in a row, almost 70% of North Americans do not intend to use all of their annual vacation time in 2013.

  • By: Staff
  • December 20, 2013 September 13, 2019
  • 08:10
DB Summit Expert Panel: Ensuring DB sustainability

DB Summit Expert Panel: Ensuring DB sustainability

This is the second of two parts. Part 1 was published on Wednesday. Canada Post’s recent dramatic decision to cut back some of its services…

More Canadians have TFSAs, but few understand them

More Canadians have TFSAs, but few understand them

A survey finds that nearly half of Canadians have a tax-free savings account, yet many still aren't familiar with the rules.

  • By: Staff
  • December 20, 2013 September 13, 2019
  • 05:56
AODA deadline approaching

AODA deadline approaching

Private and not-for-profit organizations with 50 or more Ontario-based employees must comply with the Integrated Accessibility Standards Regulation under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities…

  • By: Staff
  • December 19, 2013 September 13, 2019
  • 17:11
Canada’s economy expected to improve in 2014

Canada’s economy expected to improve in 2014

Canadian economic growth is expected to improve in 2014 relative to the lacklustre pace of 2013, finds Russell Investments. However, the outlook is less optimistic…

  • By: Staff
  • December 19, 2013 September 13, 2019
  • 16:25
New regulations related to Air Canada’s pension obligations approved

New regulations related to Air Canada’s pension obligations approved

Air Canada says the Government of Canada has advised the airline that, further to the agreement announced in March, new regulations applicable to Air Canada's…

  • By: Staff
  • December 19, 2013 September 13, 2019
  • 16:18
Pension plan membership up, coverage rate down

Pension plan membership up, coverage rate down

Statistics Canada says membership in registered pension plans in Canada rose in 2011, but the pension coverage rate declined.

  • By: Staff
  • December 19, 2013 September 13, 2019
  • 16:14
IKEA expands benefits package

IKEA expands benefits package

IKEA is expanding its employee benefits package. Beginning in 2014, every employee worldwide will receive an equal contribution to his or her pension plan, based…

  • By: Staff
  • December 19, 2013 September 13, 2019
  • 15:11
Bentall Kennedy buys malls from CPPIB

Bentall Kennedy buys malls from CPPIB

Bentall Kennedy has purchased three regional shopping malls from the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board on behalf of its Prime Canadian Property Fund.

  • By: Staff
  • December 19, 2013 September 13, 2019
  • 15:05
Manulife adds to U.S. real estate holdings

Manulife adds to U.S. real estate holdings

Manulife Financial's U.S. division, John Hancock, has acquired three office properties totalling US$618 million ($659.2 million) in New York, Chicago and Boston.

  • By: Staff
  • December 19, 2013 September 13, 2019
  • 14:53

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…