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Franklin Templeton launches new growth fund

Franklin Templeton launches new growth fund

Franklin Templeton Investments Corp. has introduced a new fund for Canadian investors looking to minimize the effects of changing currency valuations on their global equity…

  • By: Staff
  • April 11, 2013 September 13, 2019
  • 10:15
B.C. won’t see revenues from tax hikes, says C.D. Howe

B.C. won’t see revenues from tax hikes, says C.D. Howe

The hoped-for revenues from personal and corporate income tax hikes proposed in British Columbia’s 2013 budget will be undermined by taxpayers’ reaction to the hikes,…

  • By: Staff
  • April 11, 2013 September 13, 2019
  • 09:29
Video: Supporting DC employees past retirement

Video: Supporting DC employees past retirement

During Benefits Canada’s annual DC Plan Summit, plan sponsors participated in interactive sessions. They split into small groups and were given questions to discuss. Based…

  • April 11, 2013 September 13, 2019
  • 07:00
TELUS Health now behind most point-of-care claim submissions

TELUS Health now behind most point-of-care claim submissions

Manulife Financial's plan members can now use TELUS' eClaims web portal for point-of-care claims submission when visiting their healthcare providers, thanks to a new agreement…

  • By: Staff
  • April 10, 2013 September 13, 2019
  • 10:21
The 100 best places to work in Canada

The 100 best places to work in Canada

Google, Habanero and Royal LePage take top spots in this year's 100 best places to work in Canada ranking.

  • By: Staff
  • April 10, 2013 September 13, 2019
  • 09:48
Canadians worry about lack of future leaders

Canadians worry about lack of future leaders

Canadian employers continue to worry about the lack of future leaders in their organization, according to a survey of more than 2,000 senior HR executives…

  • By: Staff
  • April 10, 2013 September 13, 2019
  • 09:28
Top employers for the 40-plus

Top employers for the 40-plus

What's the best place to work if you're over 40? The team behind Canada's Top 100 Employers project have put together a list using criteria…

  • By: Staff
  • April 9, 2013 September 13, 2019
  • 10:06
Take 10 for office exercise today

Take 10 for office exercise today

A recent survey commissioned by ParticipACTION has revealed that employees are fine with physical activity in the workplace.

  • By: Staff
  • April 9, 2013 September 13, 2019
  • 09:41
Talent strategies lack focus: survey

Talent strategies lack focus: survey

Some Canadian organizations are struggling to align their talent strategies with their business objectives, says a new survey by Right Management, the talent and career…

  • By: Staff
  • April 9, 2013 September 13, 2019
  • 09:26
Younger workers plan to save more

Younger workers plan to save more

U.K. workers in their late 20s and early 30s plan to save more in their pensions than older colleagues, despite the pressures of student debt…

  • By: Staff
  • April 8, 2013 September 13, 2019
  • 10:30
AB not-for-profit offers financial fitness courses

AB not-for-profit offers financial fitness courses

You want your employees to quit smoking, eat healthy and exercise regularly, but are you concerned about how they handle their finances? Given that financial…

  • By: Staff
  • April 8, 2013 September 13, 2019
  • 08:30
Ease funding challenges with letters of credit

Ease funding challenges with letters of credit

On Jan. 1, 2013, amendments to Ontario’s Pension Benefits Act (PBA) took effect, allowing employers to use a letter of credit (LOC) to cover up…

  • By: Kim Ozubko
  • April 8, 2013 September 13, 2019
  • 07:00
Healthy employees cheaper, loyal and productive

Healthy employees cheaper, loyal and productive

A new, comprehensive study of employees at a Fortune 100 company found their overall well-being predicts future retention, productivity and healthcare costs.

  • By: Staff
  • April 5, 2013 September 13, 2019
  • 09:49

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…

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…