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Indigenous women face persistent barriers to workplace retirement, benefits plans: expert

Indigenous women in Canada continue to face structural barriers to workplace retirement plans and benefits programs, driven by employment instability, eligibility rules and traditional benefits…

Half of U.S. women say caregiving responsibilities impacting career ambitions: survey

Nearly half (49 per cent) of U.S. female employees have stymied their career ambitions because of caregiving responsibilities, compared to just 32 per cent of…

  • By: Staff
  • March 12, 2026 March 11, 2026
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HOOPP reports 7.7% return in 2025, net assets increase to $132 billion

The Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan achieved a 7.7 per cent net return at the end of 2025, resulting in a net investment income of…

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  • March 11, 2026 March 11, 2026
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Fewer than half of managers feel equipped to address employee mental-health issues: report

Fewer than half of people leaders say they feel equipped to address employee mental-health issues, according to a new report by Telus Health. The report,…

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  • March 11, 2026 March 10, 2026
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Sounding Board: How SERPs can support financial wellness, retirement readiness

The bankruptcy of the Hudson Bay Co. and subsequent loss of promised supplemental employee/executive retirement plan benefits to executives has caused many to rethink the…

Reliance on AI could increase market volatility for Canadian financial system: CSA

The Canadian financial system showed resilience amid a volatile 2025 marked by increased economic uncertainty, according to the latest systemic risk committee report by the…

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  • March 10, 2026 March 10, 2026
  • 11:00
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Men report more confidence, employer support for AI use than women: survey

Men (85 per cent) are more likely than women (72 per cent) to express confidence in using artificial intelligence tools at work, according to a…

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  • March 10, 2026 March 9, 2026
  • 09:00

Purpose, collaboration key to supporting women’s financial wellness: expert

Women feel more empowered to prioritize their financial wellness in workplaces that provide a sense of purpose, inclusion and a safe space to ask questions,…

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Ontario DB plans’ average solvency ratio stays flat at 124% in Q4 2025: FSRA

Ontario’s defined benefit pension plans reached a median pension solvency ratio of 124 per cent for the fourth quarter of 2025, according to a new…

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  • March 9, 2026 March 5, 2026
  • 15:00
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Young Canadians prioritizing flexibility as retirement outlook shifts: survey

Young Canadians are redefining how they think about retirement, with many expecting to work longer and prioritizing flexibility and work-life balance in their careers, according…

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  • March 9, 2026 March 6, 2026
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CAAT CEO departing following leadership crisis, paying back $1.6 million vacation payout

Derek Dobson, chief executive officer and plan manager at the Colleges of Applied Arts and Technology’s pension plan, is departing the organization following a formal…

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  • March 6, 2026 March 6, 2026
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How employers can improve women’s financial security, close gender pension gap

Employers can improve women’s financial security by recognizing gender differences and improving pension contribution and benefits structures, says Kadie Philp, commissioner and chief administrative officer…

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BMO supporting women’s health through conferences, resources

The Bank of Montreal is supporting women’s health through information sessions and an enhanced resource hub. The bank is hosting the latest session in its…

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.…

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  • May 14, 2026 May 14, 2026
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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…

SEAMO, Scarborough Charter latest employers to join UPP

The University Pension Plan of Ontario is adding two new plan participants to its structure. Effective May 1, 2026, Southeastern Ontario Academic Medical Organization and…

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  • May 13, 2026 May 12, 2026
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Unifor, Grand River Transit agreement includes benefits, wage gains

The union representing roughly 820 workers at Grand River Transit in Ontario has ratified a new three-year collective agreement that includes benefits and wage gains.…

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  • May 14, 2026 May 14, 2026
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Enbridge among employers expanding support for working caregivers

Working caregivers are placing growing importance on employer support, with 81 per cent saying it’s important for organizations to adopt caregiver-friendly policies, according to new…

Two-thirds of Canadian companies moving towards integrated AI-human workforce: survey

Two-thirds (66 per cent) of Canadian business leaders are moving towards a fully integrated artificial intelligence-human workforce where humans work alongside agents, according to a…