Firms offer more help with retirement planning
Most American employees are not prepared to maximize the savings potential of their DC pension plans, so employers are offering them more assistance.
- By: Staff
- October 31, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 09:59
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B.C. bullying, harassment policies take effect
Employers in British Columbia will have to comply with new bullying and harassment policies that come into force on November 1.
- By: Staff
- October 31, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 09:56
Brookfield closes US$7-billion infrastructure fund
Global alternative asset manager Brookfield Asset Management Inc. held the final close on Brookfield Infrastructure Fund II with equity commitments that amount to US$7 billion,…
- By: Staff
- October 31, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 09:52
DC sponsors urged to focus on de-accumulation
As DC pension plans become more prevalent in Canada, DC sponsors have been focusing primarily on the accumulation and management of assets for active plan…
- By: Yaldaz Sadakova
- October 30, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 10:31
Canadians worried about funding retirement
Despite strong gains in recent years that have pushed some stock markets to all-time highs, not all Canadians believe they’ll be able to achieve their…
- By: Staff
- October 29, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 16:06
Women concerned about cancer costs
Two-thirds of Canadian women are worried about the potential financial implications of cancer diagnoses, says BMO Insurance.
- By: Staff
- October 29, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 15:10
Investor confidence down again
Investors are less confident this month than they were in September.
- By: Staff
- October 29, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 14:45
St. Jacques moves to PBI
Riley St. Jacques has joined PBI Actuarial Consultants as a senior consulting actuary.
- By: Staff
- October 29, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 14:25
Health/wellness
Employers’ profits hurt by smokers
Smokers take a toll on the bottom line of their employers, costing an estimated $4,256 each in 2012—up by more than 25% since 2005.
- By: Staff
- October 29, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 13:03
Sears sells leases back to Teachers’, Caisse
Sears Canada is selling leases to five of its stores back to the real estate divisions of the Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan and the Caisse…
- By: Staff
- October 29, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 10:02
More plans on OSFI’s watch list
The Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions (OSFI) has increased the number of federally regulated pension plans on its watch list.
- By: Staff
- October 29, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 09:36
People Corporation expands benefits consulting team
People Corporation has expanded its benefit consulting team through the appointments of Ian Carpick, Don Hiltz, Patrick Malloy, Jean-Francois Roy and Ryan Warner.
- By: Staff
- October 29, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 09:29
Segal opens Edmonton office
Segal Consulting has opened an office in Edmonton to serve clients in Western Canada.
- By: Staff
- October 29, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 09:27
Canadian institutional investors post 0.52% investment return in Q1 2026: report
Canadian institutional investors saw a median return of 0.52 per cent in the first quarter of 2026, according to a new report by CIBC Mellon.…
- By: Staff
- May 14, 2026 May 14, 2026
- 11:00
Canadian DB plans demonstrate resilience amid AI strain on equity market, global uncertainty: expert
Canadian defined benefit pension plan sponsors are finding portfolio resiliency in an environment challenged by questions about the technology sector in the U.S., says Katie…
- By: Bryan McGovern
- May 14, 2026 May 13, 2026
- 11:00
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
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