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CLC calls on premiers to move forward on CPP expansion

CLC calls on premiers to move forward on CPP expansion

The Canadian Labour Congress says it’s time for the provincial and territorial premiers to ask the federal government to expand the Canada Pension Plan.

  • By: Staff
  • July 26, 2013 September 13, 2019
  • 10:03
Pension fund returns modest in Q2

Pension fund returns modest in Q2

Diversified pooled fund managers posted a median return of 0.1% before management fees in the second quarter of this year, according to Morneau Shepell’s Performance…

  • By: Staff
  • July 26, 2013 September 13, 2019
  • 09:58
Nurses call for universal pharmacare

Nurses call for universal pharmacare

With the current Canada Health Accord set to expire in 2014, the Canadian Federation of Nurses Unions is urging premiers to work with Ottawa to…

  • By: Staff
  • July 26, 2013 September 13, 2019
  • 09:31
Manulife constructing new office tower

Manulife constructing new office tower

Manulife Real Estate, the global real estate arm of Manulife Financial Corp., has begun construction on an office building in downtown Vancouver.

  • By: Staff
  • July 26, 2013 September 13, 2019
  • 09:24
Employees say the workplace is like high school

Employees say the workplace is like high school

High school isn’t the only place where cliques can be found. They’re also at the office.

bcIMC exceeds benchmark

bcIMC exceeds benchmark

The British Columbia Investment Management Corp. produced a 9.5% return for the year ending March 31, 2013, due to strong results from its public equities…

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  • July 26, 2013 September 13, 2019
  • 09:13
Finance execs concerned about benefits costs, pension funding: survey

Finance execs concerned about benefits costs, pension funding: survey

The rising price tag of healthcare and the risks and costs associated with funding pension plans continue to be a concern for finance executives in…

  • By: Staff
  • July 25, 2013 September 13, 2019
  • 10:55

CFIB asks premiers not to make C/QPP changes

The Canadian Federation of Independent Business has sent a letter to all provincial and territorial premiers, telling them that their members can’t afford Canada/Quebec Pension…

  • By: Staff
  • July 25, 2013 September 13, 2019
  • 10:48
Seniors get “younger”: Report

Seniors get “younger”: Report

Forget all the gloomy talk about Canada’s aging population putting a strain on public finances. Future seniors here are actually getting younger, a trend that…

Deadline for HR scholarships draws near

Deadline for HR scholarships draws near

August 6 is the new deadline for applying online for HR scholarships provided by WorldatWork, a non-profit HR association.

  • By: Staff
  • July 24, 2013 September 13, 2019
  • 17:06
U.K. Supreme Court overturns Nortel, Lehman pension ruling

U.K. Supreme Court overturns Nortel, Lehman pension ruling

The United Kingdom Supreme Court says that Nortel and Lehman Brothers pension plan members should be treated the same as other unsecured creditors of the…

  • By: Staff
  • July 24, 2013 September 13, 2019
  • 17:03
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UK pensions unhappy with consultants, governance

Feel unable to take advantage of market conditions.

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  • July 24, 2013 December 4, 2020
  • 16:13
Pension plans unhappy with governance and consultants

Pension plans unhappy with governance and consultants

Many pension plans in the United Kingdom feel dissatisfied their investment consultants and current governance structure, according to a 2013 SEI report.

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  • July 24, 2013 September 13, 2019
  • 08:38

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…

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  • 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…

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  • 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…

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  • 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…