Quebec introduces bill to create VRSPs
The Government of Quebec has tabled a bill to create voluntary retirement savings plans in the province.
- By: Craig Sebastiano
- May 9, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 16:37
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Pension Fund Suing Lululemon Over Bonuses
Florida fund claims company violated fiduciary obligations.
- By: Craig Sebastiano
- May 9, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 06:38
CPPIB, GE Capital to invest in Tokyo real estate
The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board and GE Capital Real Estate have formed a joint venture to invest in Tokyo office buildings.
- By: Staff
- May 8, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 22:56
N.Y. pension fund sells firearms stocks
The New York City Employees’ Retirement System has sold all of its shares in publicly traded gun and ammunition manufacturers, following recent tragedies such as…
- By: Staff
- May 8, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 16:31
Health/wellness
Mental health an ongoing concern for employers
The increased incidence of mental disorders across Canada, combined with the growing costs of prescription drugs used to treat mental health issues and the lack…
- By: Staff
- May 8, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 14:54
Ivanhoé Cambridge mall begins construction
Ivanhoé Cambridge, the real estate subsidiary of the Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec, has begun construction on an outlet shopping centre in Niagara-on-the-Lake,…
- By: Staff
- May 8, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 14:50
Court upholds DPSP pre-retirement locking in
Thanks to some creative plan design, the Ontario Court of Justice has recently upheld the contractual pre-retirement locking-in provisions in a deferred profit sharing plan…
- By: Sheryl Smolkin
- May 8, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 10:25
OMERS Private Equity buys Civica
OMERS Private Equity has completed the purchase of U.K.-based Civica from 3i and funds managed by 3i for an enterprise value of £390 million.
- By: Staff
- May 8, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 10:23
Convicted N.S. MLAs would lose pension under new amendment
The Government of Nova Scotia has introduced an amendment to take back pensions from members of the legislative assembly convicted of a serious indictable offence.
- By: Staff
- May 7, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 16:38
Are you prepared for Mental Health Week?
This week is the 62nd annual Mental Health Week in Canada.
- By: Staff
- May 7, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 16:36
The hidden DB in DC plans
The greatest attraction of a DB pension plan is the appearance of certainty in the levels of retirement income it promises to its members, which…
- By: Greg Hurst
- May 7, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 10:27
PSP Investments making €1.1-billion acquisition
The Public Sector Pension Investment Board (PSP Investments) has agreed to buy the airports division from German construction firm Hochtief for €1.1 billion.
- By: Staff
- May 7, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 10:12
Employee retirement readiness a priority
Improving DC plan members’ retirement readiness is a top priority for U.S. plan sponsors, according to a study.
- By: Staff
- May 7, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 09:50
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.…
- 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
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