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,…
Health Canada recently approved the first disease-modifying therapy for Alzheimer’s disease, which is a long-awaited milestone that carries significant implications for private drug plans, employers…
The British Columbia Investment Management Corp. is seeing higher returns in the private equity market following the adoption of an environmental, social and governance lens,…
State-owned institutional investors reached a combined US$60 trillion in assets and foreign reserves in December 2025, according to a new report by Global SWF. The…
In 2025, many organizations took steps to address an uncertain economy while responding to changing pressures. Looking ahead to 2026, there are some trends and…
Nearly all (97.5 per cent) of working mothers say they would stay longer at a company that meaningfully supports working motherhood, according to a new…
Laurentian Bank of Canada is buying group annuity contracts to cover the responsibility for pension benefits owed to about 400 retirees, beneficiaries and deferred pension members.…
Flexible work arrangements and upskilling have become critical to give employers a competitive edge and allow them to attract and retain top talent, according to…
The Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec is backing Oakley Capital’s acquisition of a minority stake in Global Loan Agency Services. The London-based provider…
Skip is enhancing its fertility and mental-health coverage, as well as its focus on menopause, to help employees stay engaged and feel supported throughout their…
An article on the Quebec government’s adoption of legislation for variable payment life annuities was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com this past week. Here are…
U.S. President Donald Trump said Wednesday that he wants to block large institutional investors from buying houses, saying that a ban would make it easier…
Canadian institutional investors are facing a re-evaluation of what the relationship between the U.S. and Venezuela will look like moving forward, says Christopher Collins, a…
The Investment Management Corporation of Ontario recently joined the Global Real Estate Engagement Network, an industry coalition of institutional investors focused on addressing financially material…
The derivatives market is experiencing growing adoption among both institutional and retail investors as awareness and education about the asset class continues to grow, says…
Vestcor Inc. is reporting a net investment return of 8.67 per cent for 2025. In its annual investment performance report, the New Brunswick-based investment manager…
In an increasingly automated world, the adoption of artificial intelligence adoption is rapidly reshaping the types and number of roles that organizations seek. AI is…
With Bill C-15 receiving royal assent, the federal government is moving forward with pension reforms that allow thousands of frontline workers to retire after 25…
While 41 per cent of global organizations say they have a program for ‘recognition champions’ — employees who actively model and promote recognition so it…