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Benefits of biologics for your employees

Watch this video Interviewed by Benefits Canada at the 2012 Healthy Outcomes Conference, Dr. Chih-Ho Hong from Medical Inc. said that biologics have allowed his…

CTF calls on government to convert to DC

CTF calls on government to convert to DC

The Canadian Taxpayers Federation (CTF) released new data today showing the gap between the pension benefits of government employees and those in the private sector…

  • By: Staff
  • August 30, 2012 September 13, 2019
  • 11:31
Global lessons in DC plan design

Global lessons in DC plan design

Probably the most significant change in the DC landscape over the past five years is the realization that, instead of solely focusing on educating DC…

  • By: Neil Lloyd
  • August 30, 2012 September 13, 2019
  • 09:00
Manulife acquires Wellington West Financial

Manulife acquires Wellington West Financial

Manulife Financial today announced an agreement to acquire independent financial planning firm Wellington West Financial Services Inc., from National Bank Financial Group. The deal will…

  • By: Staff
  • August 29, 2012 September 13, 2019
  • 11:27
Poll finds curbing pension costs a priority for 2013

Poll finds curbing pension costs a priority for 2013

Morneau Shepell's 30th annual Compensation - Trends and Projections survey results found that pension plan sponsors intend to get more serious about pension and benefits…

  • By: Staff
  • August 29, 2012 September 13, 2019
  • 11:23
Employers optimistic about growth prospects, job security

Employers optimistic about growth prospects, job security

Despite lingering economic uncertainty, Canadians are more optimistic about their employer's hiring plans and growth prospects than they were this time last year, according to…

  • By: Staff
  • August 29, 2012 September 13, 2019
  • 11:14
Shaky economy to have negative impact on 2013 salaries

Shaky economy to have negative impact on 2013 salaries

Results from Morneau Shepell's 30th annual Compensation – Trends and Projections survey released today suggest that Canadian employers expect salaries to rise in 2013 by…

  • By: Staff
  • August 29, 2012 September 13, 2019
  • 11:12
P.E.I. examines $436-million pension shortfall

P.E.I. examines $436-million pension shortfall

Members of the Prince Edward Island Legislature’s Public Accounts Committee were briefed yesterday on options for tackling the funding shortfall in the province’s public sector…

  • By: Staff
  • August 29, 2012 September 13, 2019
  • 09:39

How HOOPP does real estate

The Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP) is a $40-billion pension plan, with real estate making up 12.5% of that asset base.

  • By: Staff
  • August 28, 2012 September 13, 2019
  • 09:12
OMERS invests in tech research firm

OMERS invests in tech research firm

OMERS Ventures, the venture capital investment arm of OMERS, has invested $20 million in Vision Critical, a global technology-based research solutions firm.

  • By: Staff
  • August 28, 2012 September 13, 2019
  • 09:04
Are you giving raises in 2013?

Are you giving raises in 2013?

A new study has found that those living in the western provinces are going to make out better in the pay department next year. But…

  • By: Staff
  • August 28, 2012 September 13, 2019
  • 09:02
Improving psychological health at work

Improving psychological health at work

More demands, fewer resources—this is the way of today’s working world. As an employer, how you deal with this reality could be the difference between…

TFSA benefits not being realized

TFSA benefits not being realized

While nearly half of Canadians have a tax-free savings account (TFSA), many are not taking advantage of the unique benefits the account offers for saving,…

  • By: Staff
  • August 27, 2012 September 13, 2019
  • 12:03

NHRIPP reporting 11.5% investment return in 2025, net assets reaching $3.5BN

The Nursing Homes and Related Industries Pension Plan is reporting an 11.5 per cent investment return in 2025. The Ontario-based target-benefit pension plan confirmed a…

  • By: Staff
  • May 19, 2026 May 19, 2026
  • 11:00

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

Empire Life rolls out mental-health first aid training for its leaders

The Empire Life Insurance Co. is introducing mental-health first-aid training for leaders across its organization. Provided by the Mental Health Commission of Canada, the training…

  • By: Staff
  • May 19, 2026 May 19, 2026
  • 15:00

Manulife launches volunteer initiative to strengthen employee well-being, drive community action

Manulife’s new volunteer initiative is designed to strengthen employee well-being, build social connection and unite teams through purpose-driven community action. In addition to offering its…

Court decision in surplus pension case has no precedent for plan sponsors

A recent Ontario Superior Court decision related to surplus pension assets was a rubber stamp of the monitor’s recommendations, rather than a decision with precedential…