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Indalex: Know where to hang your hat

Indalex: Know where to hang your hat

The impact of the Supreme Court of Canada’s Feb.1 decision in Sun Indalex Finance, LLC v. United Steelworkers (Indalex) on lenders and credit markets has…

  • By: Mark Firman
  • February 11, 2013 September 13, 2019
  • 07:24
RRSPs important piece of retirement puzzle

RRSPs important piece of retirement puzzle

During this RRSP season, Canadian pension plan sponsors should consider reminding their members about the important role an RRSP plays in their retirement.

  • By: Staff
  • February 8, 2013 September 13, 2019
  • 10:08
Quebec needs to reel in healthcare costs

Quebec needs to reel in healthcare costs

Quebec’s social programs are going to take a substantial hit in the near future and needs to prepare now for the coming “demographic squeeze,” says…

  • By: Staff
  • February 8, 2013 September 13, 2019
  • 10:06
Canadians reduce retirement savings goals

Canadians reduce retirement savings goals

A new poll from RBC has found that 53% of Canadians feel they are at or ahead of where they should be in terms of…

  • By: Staff
  • February 7, 2013 September 13, 2019
  • 09:52
Retention bonuses aid in M&A activity

Retention bonuses aid in M&A activity

Is your business engaged in merger and acquisition activity? Results from a Mercer survey suggest that paying attention to your employee talent can directly impact…

  • By: Staff
  • February 7, 2013 September 13, 2019
  • 07:00
Canadian funds pick up Lipper hardware

Canadian funds pick up Lipper hardware

The Lipper Fund Awards were handed out Tuesday night in Toronto to Canada’s top mutual funds.

  • By: Staff
  • February 6, 2013 September 13, 2019
  • 10:06
ETF industry to grow in 2013

ETF industry to grow in 2013

The growth of the Canadian exchange traded fund (ETF) industry over the next year will be driven by, among other factors, increased awareness among investors…

  • By: Staff
  • February 6, 2013 September 13, 2019
  • 09:52
Employers must accommodate childcare requests

Employers must accommodate childcare requests

Employers who once believed family matters have no business in the workplace will have to start rethinking their position if they hope to stay on…

2012 exceptional for large cap managers: report

2012 exceptional for large cap managers: report

012 was a good year for investment managers focused on large cap, according to the Russell Investments Canadians Active Manager Report. The report indicates a…

  • By: Staff
  • February 5, 2013 September 13, 2019
  • 09:58
Desjardins invests in Qtrade

Desjardins invests in Qtrade

Desjardins Financial Corp. is investing in Qtrade, an online brokerage firm and wealth manager.

  • By: Staff
  • February 5, 2013 September 13, 2019
  • 09:32
Canadians to work for themselves in retirement

Canadians to work for themselves in retirement

A new study from BMO Financial Group indicates that many Canadians dream of becoming entrepreneurs during their retirement years.

  • By: Staff
  • February 4, 2013 September 13, 2019
  • 09:48
East coast municipalities grapple with pension debt

East coast municipalities grapple with pension debt

The City of Saint John, New Brunswick was beset last year by debate over its gaping $195 million pension deficit, so bad that a consultant…

Supreme Court rules on Indalex

Supreme Court rules on Indalex

The Supreme Court of Canada has overturned the Ontario Court of Appeal decision in the Sun Indalex Finance, LLC v. United Steelworkers case, which said…

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…