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Ontario Teachers’ appointing Bruce Crane as executive managing director, head of Asia-Pacific

The Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan is appointing Bruce Crane as executive managing director and head of Asia-Pacific, effective immediately. He will lead investment activities and…

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  • June 28, 2023 June 28, 2023
  • 15:00

Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada providing employees, dependants with $10K in gender affirmation coverage

Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada Inc. is providing employees and their dependants with $10,000 in lifetime gender affirmation coverage. The additional coverage complements existing benefits that…

Fewer U.S. employees working from home in 2022: report

Roughly a third (34 per cent) of U.S. employees say they worked from home at least part of the week in 2022, down from 2021…

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  • June 28, 2023 June 28, 2023
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BCI’s net assets grow 3.5% in fiscal 2023, led by alternatives

The British Columbia Investment Management Corp. saw a return of 3.5 per cent and increased its assets under management from $228.6 billion to $233 billion…

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  • June 27, 2023 June 27, 2023
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Ivanhoé Cambridge entering self storage partnership, Ontario Teachers’ backing telecom tower acquisition

The real estate arm of the Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec is making its first investment in alternative industrial assets through a partnership…

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  • June 27, 2023 June 27, 2023
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Accenture supporting LGBTQ2S+ employees with leadership training, mentoring

Accenture Canada is reinforcing its commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion during Pride Month and beyond by offering leadership training and mentorship opportunities for all of…

57% of employees considering quitting jobs for roles with more well-being support: survey

More than half (57 per cent) of employees say they’re seriously considering quitting their current jobs for one that’s more supportive, while nearly seven out…

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  • June 27, 2023 June 27, 2023
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Canada ranks 52 out of 146 countries for gender wage equality: report

While Canada ranks No. 21 out of 146 countries for women’s labour force participation, its wage equality ranking sits at No. 52, according to a…

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  • June 27, 2023 June 26, 2023
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Survey finds 47% of Canadian workers worry about running out of money in retirement

Nearly half (47 per cent) of Canadian employees say they’re very worried about running out of money in retirement, according to a new survey by…

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  • June 26, 2023 June 26, 2023
  • 15:00

38% of Canadian workers don’t feel supported by their employer: survey

Nearly two-fifths (38 per cent) of Canadian workers say they don’t feel — or have never felt — supported by their employer, according to Telus…

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  • June 26, 2023 June 26, 2023
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ACPM urging feds to retain definition of DB provision, expand PRPP access

The Association of Canadian Pension Management is asking the federal government to consider changes in proposed amendments to the Pension Benefits Standards Act and Pooled…

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  • June 26, 2023 June 23, 2023
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U.S. workers believe they need $1.27 million to retire comfortably: survey

While U.S. workers believe they’ll need roughly $1.27 million in savings to retire comfortably, employees have, on average, just $89,300 in retirement savings, according to…

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  • June 23, 2023 June 23, 2023
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Meet the 2023 Workplace Benefits Awards judges

With the 2023 Workplace Benefits Awards’ nomination process soon drawing to a close, Benefits Canada is pleased to announce this year’s panel of judges. The…

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  • June 23, 2023 July 4, 2023
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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…

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  • May 15, 2026 May 15, 2026
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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…

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…

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  • May 15, 2026 May 13, 2026
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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…

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  • May 15, 2026 May 14, 2026
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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…