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CPP expansion fight to continue

CPP expansion fight to continue

While an attempt to enhance the Canada Pension Plan was stopped earlier this week, supporters of an expansion aren’t giving up.

Little support for shareholder loyalty rewards

Little support for shareholder loyalty rewards

Although investors, corporations and fund managers agree that short-term investment behaviour does have a negative impact on the way companies make key decisions, there is…

  • By: Staff
  • December 19, 2013 September 13, 2019
  • 10:48
Overtime suit against BMO Nesbitt Burns to go ahead

Overtime suit against BMO Nesbitt Burns to go ahead

An overtime lawsuit against BMO Nesbitt Burns can now proceed.

  • By: Staff
  • December 19, 2013 September 13, 2019
  • 09:24
2013 DB Summit: Navigating the minefield

2013 DB Summit: Navigating the minefield

As DB pension plans approach higher funding levels—with funded ratios jumped from 82% to 94% in the first half of this year, per the Mercer…

Turcotte joins CIBC board

Turcotte joins CIBC board

Martine Turcotte has been appointed to CIBC's board of directors.

  • By: Staff
  • December 18, 2013 September 13, 2019
  • 15:23
Industrial Alliance acquires stake in Place Québec

Industrial Alliance acquires stake in Place Québec

Industrial Alliance, Insurance and Financial Services has acquired a 50% stake in Place Québec, a building near Parliament Hill in Québec City. The amount of…

  • By: Staff
  • December 18, 2013 September 13, 2019
  • 15:21
Low-volatility stocks expected to outperform

Low-volatility stocks expected to outperform

Low-volatility stocks have outperformed the general market and that trend is expected to continue, according to a white paper.

  • By: Staff
  • December 18, 2013 September 13, 2019
  • 15:20
Nobrega to Retire in March

Nobrega to Retire in March

Michael Latimer will become OMERS CEO.

Quebec to tackle pension reform

Quebec to tackle pension reform

The Government of Quebec wants to make the province's pension plans more viable.

  • By: Staff
  • December 18, 2013 September 13, 2019
  • 11:39
OMERS head to retire

OMERS head to retire

Michael Nobrega, president and CEO at OMERS since 2007, will retire from this position at the end of March 2014.

  • By: Staff
  • December 18, 2013 September 13, 2019
  • 11:31
Pension sustainability to remain a top issue

Pension sustainability to remain a top issue

The sufficiency and sustainability of Canadian retirement plans will continue to be a hot topic for pension pundits in 2014, according to Towers Watson.

  • By: Staff
  • December 18, 2013 September 13, 2019
  • 11:13
McKiernan joins Mackenzie

McKiernan joins Mackenzie

Darren McKiernan has joined Mackenzie as senior vice-president, investment management, and lead of the company's new global equity and income team.

  • By: Staff
  • December 18, 2013 September 13, 2019
  • 10:32
Industrial real estate ripe for investment

Industrial real estate ripe for investment

Canada’s industrial sector is ripe for investment in 2014, as the logistics and distribution segment is expected to see strong demand resulting from growing international…

  • By: Staff
  • December 18, 2013 September 13, 2019
  • 08:40

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…