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HOOPP appointing Chantale Pelletier as senior managing director, head of global infrastructure

The Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan is appointing Chantale Pelletier as senior managing director and head of global infrastructure, effective immediately. In the role, she’ll…

  • By: Staff
  • January 16, 2026 January 16, 2026
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Cost pressures continue to strain workforce well-being: survey

Rising living and health-care costs continued to weigh on workers in 2025, even as employers increased spending on benefits, according to a new survey from…

  • By: Staff
  • January 16, 2026 January 16, 2026
  • 15:00

CPP Investments committing $750 million to Canadian strategy, BCI leading $30 million funding round for AI company

CPP Investments is expanding its investment partnership with Northleaf Capital Partners by committing to invest an additional $750 million. The planned investment will be delivered…

  • By: Staff
  • January 16, 2026 January 16, 2026
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2025 Future of Work Summit: Employers, employees not seeing eye to eye on AI

More than half (55 per cent) of employees say artificial intelligence would be positive for their organizations, up from 46 per cent in 2024, while…

  • By: Sadie Janes
  • January 16, 2026 January 19, 2026
  • 09:00

Top 5 HR, benefits, pension and investment stories of the week

An article on Skip’s enhanced fertility and mental-health coverage was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com this past week. Here are the top five human resources,…

  • By: Staff
  • January 16, 2026 January 15, 2026
  • 09:00
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Canadian private equity deal-making expected to remain healthy in 2026: expert

After another significant year of performance in the Canadian private equity market, 2026 is poised for another period of strong deal-making volumes, says Patrick Shea,…

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Benefits data, organizational resiliency among key areas of focus for employers in 2026: expert

It’s important for employers to examine benefits data to tailor their offerings and focus on organizational resiliency to be successful in the year ahead, says…

  • By: Sadie Janes
  • January 15, 2026 January 14, 2026
  • 09:00
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My Take: A good night’s sleep goes a long way in supporting employees’ physical, mental health

As a 44-year-old — part of what’s come to be known as the ‘elder’ or ‘geriatric’ millennial demographic — it’s probably no surprise that I…

  • By: Blake Wolfe
  • January 15, 2026 January 14, 2026
  • 09:00

Climate risks reshaping real estate investments: report

Climate-related risks are increasingly reshaping real estate investments, according to a new report from the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. It found buildings account…

  • By: Staff
  • January 14, 2026 January 14, 2026
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CIA focusing on climate risk, VPLAs in 2026

In 2026, the Canadian Institute of Actuaries will continue to focus on the impact of climate risk on several areas, including pension investments, says Angelita…

  • By: Blake Wolfe
  • January 14, 2026 January 13, 2026
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2025 Future of Work Summit: Rebuilding workplace connections is key in hybrid, remote working arrangements

With many companies mandating returns to onsite offices, a disconnect has been gradually building in how employers are approaching remote and hybrid work versus their…

  • By: Sadie Janes
  • January 14, 2026 January 14, 2026
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Webinar coverage: Early diagnosis, high-efficacy treatments transforming life with MS

Canada has the highest rate of multiple sclerosis in the world, with an estimated 90,000 to 100,000 people living with the disease. Every day, 12…

Webinar coverage: New brain tumour treatment offers hope for working Canadians

Glioma, the most common malignant brain tumour in young adults under 50 is a devastating disease that often strikes people in their prime working years,…

Canadian banks, pension funds have poured billions into ICE contractors: report

Major Canadian banks and pension funds provided tens of billions of dollars to American contractors for the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency, an investigation…

64% of employers cite cost control as top benefits priority in 2026: report

Roughly two-thirds (64 per cent) of global employers say cost control is their No. 1 benefits priority  in 2026, citing it as a key focus…

  • By: Staff
  • March 31, 2026 March 30, 2026
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Report finds solvency ratio of typical DB pension plan increased to 101.7% in January

The funded status of a typical defined benefit pension plan increased on a solvency basis but decreased on an accounting basis in January, according to…

  • By: Staff
  • March 30, 2026 March 30, 2026
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Manitoba to require employers to provide free menstrual products in workplaces

Manitoba is set to become the first province in Canada to require employers to provide free menstrual products in workplaces. The provincial government will amend…

  • By: Staff
  • April 1, 2026 March 31, 2026
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Fewer plan members describing financial situation as better, worse than last year: survey

While the percentage of plan members who describe their personal financial situation as significantly or somewhat better than last year decreased from 42 per cent…

Harassment case highlights employers’ legal risks, obligations in handling workplace complaints: lawyer

A high-profile harassment complaint involving a former Canadian Broadcasting Corp. anchor is a reminder for Canadian employers of the legal risks tied to mishandling workplace…