OMERS gets ready to travel
Venture cap arm sets sights on travel planning industry.
- August 15, 2012 January 20, 2021
- 16:14
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Rise in expats causes pension woes
The number of global nomads—employees who move from country to country on multiple assignments—and long-term expatriates has risen, and, according to recent research from Mercer,…
- By: Staff
- August 15, 2012 September 13, 2019
- 12:29
OMERS Ventures invests in travel start-up
OMERS Ventures is setting its sights on the travel planning industry.
- By: Staff
- August 15, 2012 September 13, 2019
- 11:23
The advisor’s role in benefits plans
The shift to more complicated arrangements that require additional communication also means there is a greater role for advisors in the decision-making process.
- By: Leigh Doyle
- August 15, 2012 September 13, 2019
- 08:47
Run a better GRS information session
A sophisticated and well-executed group retirement savings plan can take many shapes and sizes depending on the type of company.
- By: Joel Kranc
- August 14, 2012 September 13, 2019
- 11:16
PRPP regulatory proposals published
The federal government has prepublished regulatory proposals to address provisions of the Pooled Registered Pension Plans Act (Bill C-25), says Ted Menzies, Minister of State…
- By: Staff
- August 13, 2012 September 13, 2019
- 12:55
Half of Canadians don’t have emergency savings: CIBC
Almost half of Canadians (45%) don’t have an emergency savings fund, meaning an unexpected expense could have them dipping into RRSPs or taking on debt,…
- By: Staff
- August 13, 2012 September 13, 2019
- 09:09
HBC intervenes in employee apathy
After years of waiting for its DC plan members to turn into amateur investment managers, Marc Poupart, divisional vice-president, pension and retirement programs, with Hudson’s…
- By: Helen Burnett-Nichols
- August 12, 2012 September 13, 2019
- 22:47
CPPIB invests $400M in Goodman partnership
The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board has launched a new logistics and industrial partnership with Australia-based Goodman Group. The Goodman North America Partnership (GNAP) will…
- By: Staff
- August 10, 2012 September 13, 2019
- 12:34
Canadians wait longer for new cancer drugs
The process for reviewing and approving new cancer drugs in Canada takes almost twice as long as that in the United States and is longer…
- By: CanadianHealthcareNetwork.ca staff
- August 10, 2012 September 13, 2019
- 07:55
Health benefits
Use of workplace wellness incentives on rise
U.S. employers are increasingly using incentives to encourage participation in health screening programs, say new survey findings from Aon Hewitt.
- By: SmallBizAdvisor.ca staff
- August 9, 2012 September 13, 2019
- 13:33
Mercer reports to include ESG ratings
Reporting proces to be implemented globally by end of 2012.
- August 9, 2012 January 20, 2021
- 11:15
Help wanted: Going outside for communication services
Why now, when money is tight, are more and more employers turning to outside help with communication? At a basic level, the reasons are simple…
- By: Susan Deller
- August 9, 2012 September 13, 2019
- 10:46
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…
- By: Benefits Canada
- May 19, 2026 May 13, 2026
- 09:00
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…
- By: Julius Melnitzer
- May 19, 2026 May 13, 2026
- 09:00