CUPE wants CPP expansion
The Canadian Union of Public Employees is calling on the federal government to address the issue of retirement security by expanding the Canada Pension Plan.
- By: Staff
- September 3, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 14:41
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Purpose Investments launches ETFs
Purpose Investments announced the launch of its first two exchange-traded funds (ETFs): Purpose Core Dividend Fund and Purpose Tactical Hedged Equity Fund. These funds began…
- By: Staff
- September 3, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 14:29
Eversole joins Manulife Asset Management
Scott S. Eversole has joined Manulife Asset Management as managing director on the institutional sales team.
- By: Staff
- September 3, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 13:49
Top DC plans see asset increase, but issues remain
Canada’s largest DC plans had a good year in 2013. Figures released by the Canadian Institutional Investment Network show that the Top 10 DC plans…
- By: Yaldaz Sadakova
- September 3, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 10:56
Ottawa urged to crack down on sick-leave abuse
Federal employees take nearly three times more sick days than Canadian employees in other sectors, sparking concerns in the wake of Labour Day about chronic…
- By: Yaldaz Sadakova
- September 3, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 10:42
Morneau Shepell buys Collage Pediatric Therapy
Morneau Shepell has acquired Collage Pediatric Therapy, a privately held group of professionals dedicated to providing multidisciplinary health services to children.
- By: Staff
- September 3, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 10:20
Benefits Canada News
Frontlines
More calls for universal pharmacare, CPP reform requires bold action, Senior fraudulently collects CPP and OAS for years, CPPIB expands presence in Brazil and China,…
- By: Staff
- September 1, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 07:00
Employers expect healthcare costs to rise in 2014
The cost of providing employee healthcare benefits at the largest U.S. employers is projected to increase by 7% next year.
- By: Staff
- August 30, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 11:46
Global investor confidence declines
Investors around the world became less confident in August compared to the previous month, a trend driven primarily by cautiousness in Europe and Asia.
- By: Staff
- August 30, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 11:17
The final frontier: The next emerging markets?
Frontier markets have been in the news as of late mostly because of how well they’ve performed, especially compared to emerging markets.
- By: Craig Sebastiano
- August 30, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 09:35
OSFI issues draft policy advisory on longevity insurance, swaps
The Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions has issued a draft policy advisory that provides information and guidance to administrators of federally regulated pension…
- By: Staff
- August 30, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 09:31
Higher performance fees lead to better returns
Hedge funds charging higher performance fees are more successful at producing consistent long-term absolute returns, according to a report by Preqin.
- By: Staff
- August 30, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 09:13
State Street plans BRIC-free emerging market ETF
State Street intends to launch an emerging market exchange-traded fund that excludes Brazil, Russia, India and China.
- By: Staff
- August 30, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 08:57
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
ACPM asking feds for greater retirement savings pooling and portability
Allowing increased retirement savings pooling and portability can help improve efficiency, as well as pension plan member retention and continuity, according to a policy recommendation…
- By: Staff
- May 15, 2026 May 13, 2026
- 09:00
Top 5 HR, benefits, pension and investment stories of the week
An article on how employers can support employees with vision loss when they’re required to use technology for work was the most-read article on BenefitsCanada.com…
- By: Staff
- May 15, 2026 May 14, 2026
- 09:00
Permanent EOT legislation providing incentive for employers, supporting wealth distribution: expert
The federal government’s recent announcement that it will make the employee ownership trust tax exemption permanent is a major incentive for employers to transition their…
- By: Sadie Janes
- May 15, 2026 May 14, 2026
- 09:00