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Dominion workers get wage, benefit increases

Dominion workers get wage, benefit increases

Dominion supermarket workers in Newfoundland and Labrador have ratified a new three-year province-wide collective agreement that provides wage and benefit gains for 1,400 CAW Local…

  • By: Staff
  • August 21, 2013 September 13, 2019
  • 17:30
Institutions, pension plans invest in timberlands fund

Institutions, pension plans invest in timberlands fund

Brookfield Asset Management has received equity commitments totalling US$1 billion for its timberlands fund.

  • By: Staff
  • August 21, 2013 September 13, 2019
  • 17:24
RBC GAM appoints head of Asian equities

RBC GAM appoints head of Asian equities

RBC Global Asset Management has named Mayur Nallamala as senior portfolio manager and head of Asian Equities.

  • By: Staff
  • August 21, 2013 September 13, 2019
  • 17:21
DB plan sponsors struggling with costs

DB plan sponsors struggling with costs

Sponsors of DB plans continue to struggle with oversized pension costs, according to Morneau Shepell's annual compensation survey.

  • By: Staff
  • August 21, 2013 September 13, 2019
  • 10:37
GSC creates medication adherence program

GSC creates medication adherence program

Green Shield Canada has launched stick2it, its medication adherence reminder program.

  • By: Staff
  • August 21, 2013 September 13, 2019
  • 10:10
Kaldany joins the Caisse

Kaldany joins the Caisse

The Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec has appointed Rashad Kaldany to the position of executive vice-president, emerging markets.

  • By: Staff
  • August 21, 2013 September 13, 2019
  • 10:07
Canadians to see salary increases in 2014

Canadians to see salary increases in 2014

Canadians can expect an average salary raise of 2.6% in 2014, with the biggest increases in the oil and gas sector and the lowest ones…

  • By: Staff
  • August 21, 2013 September 13, 2019
  • 10:06
Buck launches iPad app

Buck launches iPad app

Buck Consultants is offering a new iPad app called Buck on the go that provides access to publications on its website.

  • By: Staff
  • August 21, 2013 September 13, 2019
  • 09:52
Mellon Capital commits to responsible investment

Mellon Capital commits to responsible investment

Mellon Capital Management, a multi-asset manager for investment company BNY Mellon, has become a signatory to the Principles for Responsible Investment backed by the United…

  • By: Staff
  • August 21, 2013 September 13, 2019
  • 09:39
Tsotsos joins Old Mutual

Tsotsos joins Old Mutual

William Tsotsos has joined Old Mutual Asset Management, the U.S.-based global asset management business of Old Mutual plc, as senior vice-president and head of Canada.

  • By: Staff
  • August 21, 2013 September 13, 2019
  • 09:36
Emerging markets debt for the future

Emerging markets debt for the future

While 2013 has been challenging for emerging markets debt, the picture should improve in the long term.

  • By: Staff
  • August 21, 2013 September 13, 2019
  • 07:20
OMERS Private Equity sells Nordco

OMERS Private Equity sells Nordco

OMERS Private Equity, the private equity arm of OMERS, has sold Nordco to New York-based private equity firm Greenbriar Equity Group for an undisclosed amount.

  • By: Staff
  • August 20, 2013 September 13, 2019
  • 10:13
Hedge fund manager agrees to five-year ban

Hedge fund manager agrees to five-year ban

In a settlement with the Securities and Exchange Commission, billionaire hedge fund manager Philip Falcone has agreed to be barred from the securities industry for…

  • By: Staff
  • August 20, 2013 September 13, 2019
  • 09:47

CPP Investments joining €400M co-investment in French logistics firm, selling European non-performing loan portfolio

CPP Investments is participating in a €400 million co-investment deal in French logistics firm Proudreed, alongside funds managed by alternative asset investor Blackstone Inc. The…

  • By: Staff
  • May 15, 2026 May 15, 2026
  • 15:00

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.…

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  • 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…

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…