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BCI calling for increased climate disclosure at Imperial Oil, Caisse pre-leasing Chilean mixed-use development

The British Columbia Investment Management Corp. is filing a shareholder proposal calling for Imperial Oil Ltd. to disclose more information about its climate risks. The…

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  • May 2, 2023 May 2, 2023
  • 12:30

Survey finds HR leaders believe accountability for DEI extends across employers

While the majority (81 per cent) of Canadian human resources leaders believe senior company leaders need to support diversity, equity and inclusion efforts, they also…

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  • May 2, 2023 May 1, 2023
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Expert panel: How storytelling can support employee mental health

Storytelling is a fundamental part of being human. It’s how information, culture and ways of living are passed down to the next generation. It’s also…

PSAC, government tentative agreement includes new protections around remote work, wage increases

The Public Service Alliance of Canada and the federal government have reached a tentative agreement for more than 120,000 workers, which includes new protections around…

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  • May 1, 2023 May 1, 2023
  • 15:00

Fewer Black, Latino employees participating in U.S. workplace retirement plans: report

Just 53 per cent of Black employees and 45 per cent of Latino employees are participating in a U.S. workplace retirement plan, compared to 66…

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  • May 1, 2023 April 28, 2023
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Canadian DB pension plans see median return of 4% in Q1 2023: report

Canadian defined benefit pension plans generated a median return of four per cent in the first quarter of 2023, up from 3.8 per cent in…

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  • May 1, 2023 April 28, 2023
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70% of Canadian hybrid workers say they’re more productive than before pandemic: survey

The majority (70 per cent) of Canadian hybrid employees say they’re more productive than they were prior to the coronavirus pandemic, noting they have more…

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  • April 28, 2023 April 28, 2023
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2023 Workplace Benefits Awards opens for entries

Over the past three years, employers around the globe have been facing unprecedented levels of change, driving innovative thinking as they transform their workplace policies…

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  • April 28, 2023 April 27, 2023
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Top 5 HR, benefits, pension and investment stories of the week

An article on two upcoming executive departures at the Ontario Pension Board was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com over the last week. Here are the five…

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  • April 28, 2023 April 27, 2023
  • 09:00
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Only half of U.S. gen Z workers say employer cares about their mental health: survey

Only half (51 per cent) of U.S. generation Z employees say their employer cares about their mental health, according to a new survey by the…

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  • April 28, 2023 April 27, 2023
  • 09:00

CPPIB backing efforts to divide investee mining company, OMERS-owned building leasing Sydney office space

The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board is supporting an effort to spin off the steel-making side of an investee mining company despite previously saying it…

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  • April 27, 2023 April 27, 2023
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New report highlights BCI’s 2022 ESG achievements

The British Columbia Investment Management Corp. is leveraging its size and influence to drive environmental, social and governance improvements across its portfolio, according to the…

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  • April 27, 2023 April 27, 2023
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Ontario Teachers’ to manage Asian public equities investments in Toronto

The Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan’s Asian public equity portfolios will be managed by a high conviction equities group based in Toronto. “In considering the optimal…

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…