Caisse, BMO head to the gym
The Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec and BMO Capital Partners are investing $20 million in Corporation de développement Nautilus Plus, which owns the…
- By: Staff
- November 18, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 12:28
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Teachers' bakes up a sweet deal
Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan has reached an agreement to acquire Burton's Biscuit Company for an undisclosed amount.
- By: Staff
- November 18, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 09:35
New tools for mental health
Employers are well aware that depression and other mental health issues presently cost Canadian businesses more than $20.7 billion a year.
- By: Moira Potter
- November 18, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 09:12
Many companies lack effective employee value propositions
Many companies around the world lack a long-term plan on how to get the most from their employee value propositions—the employment deal that defines what…
- By: Staff
- November 18, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 09:01
Manulife expands in Malaysia
A subsidiary of Manulife Financial has signed a deal to acquire MAAKL Mutual Bhd, a unit trust company based in Malaysia.
- By: Staff
- November 15, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 15:52
Workers still see value in benefits
Most Americans see the benefits a company offers—especially health insurance—as an important consideration when they accept or reject a job, but not all employees are…
- By: Staff
- November 15, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 15:25
Some Canadians don’t retire when they want
While 80% of Canadians nearing retirement believe they’ll choose when they leave their careers, in reality, 41% of retirees say they left sooner than expected,…
- By: Staff
- November 15, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 15:12
Public sector compensation hurts Canadians: CFIB
If government workers were compensated at private sector norms, Canadian families would have an extra $3,110 per year to put toward their own retirement, according…
- By: Staff
- November 15, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 10:40
Pension funds concerned over proxy voting
Seven of Canada's largest pension funds are concerned that there may be systemic issues that compromise the integrity of the proxy voting infrastructure.
- By: Staff
- November 15, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 10:32
OMERS sells retailers, buys technology stocks
OMERS sold shares in a number of retailers at the end of the third quarter, according to a 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange…
- By: Craig Sebastiano
- November 14, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 15:24
Tackling stigma in mental health
Mental health issues are not disappearing, but maybe the stigma that is associated with it will. That’s if Jeff Moat, president of Partners for Mental…
- By: Brooke Smith
- November 14, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 11:05
Teachers’ buys insurers, sells energy stocks
The Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan built up positions in some insurance companies and reduced holdings in a number of energy and materials firms in the…
- By: Craig Sebastiano
- November 14, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 11:01
Employers invest more in worker health
The majority of Canadian organizations are planning to increase their support for workforce health programs over the next two years, according to a survey.
- By: Staff
- November 14, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 10:35
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.…
- 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
Enbridge among employers expanding support for working caregivers
Working caregivers are placing growing importance on employer support, with 81 per cent saying it’s important for organizations to adopt caregiver-friendly policies, according to new…
- By: Sonya Singh
- May 14, 2026 May 11, 2026
- 09:00
Two-thirds of Canadian companies moving towards integrated AI-human workforce: survey
Two-thirds (66 per cent) of Canadian business leaders are moving towards a fully integrated artificial intelligence-human workforce where humans work alongside agents, according to a…
- By: Benefits Canada
- May 14, 2026 May 12, 2026
- 09:00
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