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Drop in working-age population a pension health concern

Drop in working-age population a pension health concern

Canada is projected to see a 4% drop in its working-age population over the next eight years, putting additional pressure on underfunded plans, according to…

  • By: Staff
  • November 30, 2012 September 13, 2019
  • 11:07
Update: Pension mistake costs retirees $5 million

Update: Pension mistake costs retirees $5 million

A former worker at the NewPage Port Hawkesbury paper mill in Cape Breton says about 250 people have been hit with a $5- million bill…

  • By: Staff
  • November 30, 2012 September 13, 2019
  • 10:40
Teachers’ Planning Asia Office

Teachers’ Planning Asia Office

Pension fund heads to Hong Kong.

Teachers’ plans office in Hong Kong

Teachers’ plans office in Hong Kong

Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan (Teachers') is in the preliminary planning stages of opening an Asian regional office in Hong Kong.

  • By: Staff
  • November 29, 2012 September 13, 2019
  • 10:44
Most admired corporate cultures named

Most admired corporate cultures named

Research has shown that employees who are happy at work perform better. And workplace culture has a huge impact on how people feel about their…

Confusion over pension GST/HST

If you ask a registered pension plan administrator that has been dealing with GST/HST pension rebates and other tax filings what the acronym CRA stands…

  • By: Greg Hurst
  • November 29, 2012 September 13, 2019
  • 09:34
Sun Life converts first annuity buy-in

Sun Life converts first annuity buy-in

Sun Life Financial has completed the first conversion of an annuity buy-in to an annuity buyout in Canada, according to a news release from the…

  • By: Staff
  • November 29, 2012 September 13, 2019
  • 09:04
Study: Many diabetics not adhering to insulin therapy

Study: Many diabetics not adhering to insulin therapy

Plan sponsors struggling to get their drug plans under control should look at their diabetic population and reiterate the importance of medication adherence.

Teachers’ becomes an outdoor enthusiast

Teachers’ becomes an outdoor enthusiast

The Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan (Teachers’) is acquiring U.S.-based Plano Molding Company, Inc., a supplier of outdoor sports storage systems.

  • By: Staff
  • November 28, 2012 September 13, 2019
  • 10:54
Caisse invests in financial services firm

Caisse invests in financial services firm

The Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec has made a $10-million investment (in the form of a term loan) in Optimum Group, a diversified…

  • By: Staff
  • November 27, 2012 September 13, 2019
  • 14:52
Older workers valued, but not for current openings

Older workers valued, but not for current openings

A new survey from Investors Group has found that 96% of Canadian small and medium-sized businesses agree that workers 65 years and older offer more…

  • By: Staff
  • November 27, 2012 September 13, 2019
  • 12:23
Are false drug cost assumptions affecting trade negotiations?

Are false drug cost assumptions affecting trade negotiations?

New research from the Canadian Health Policy Institute suggests that Canada-Europe trade negotiations are being influenced by false assumptions about the impact of drugs on…

  • By: Staff
  • November 27, 2012 September 13, 2019
  • 11:05
Novus Health launches new HRA product

Novus Health launches new HRA product

Novus Health has launched its integrative health risk assessment (iHRA) product. According to Novus Health, the tool is optimized for strategic wellness planning in the…

  • By: Staff
  • November 27, 2012 September 13, 2019
  • 08:49

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…