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Yukon introducing government-funded paid sick leave program

Yukon is the first jurisdiction in Canada to provide government-funded paid sick leave with a program targeting workers who are most likely to suffer from…

Gen Z employees reporting decreased happiness at work: survey

Canadian generation Z employees experienced a decrease in happiness of 0.4 points in April, according to a new survey by ADP Canada. The survey, which…

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  • April 27, 2023 April 26, 2023
  • 09:00
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Report finds higher member participation in 401(k) plans with auto-enrolment

U.S. 401(k) plans that feature automatic enrolment continue to yield higher plan member participation rates (86 per cent) than plans without auto-enrolment (37 per cent),…

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  • April 26, 2023 April 26, 2023
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ACPM urging Retraite Québec to streamline approach to actuarial solvency valuations

The Association of Canadian Pension Management is urging Retraite Québec to streamline its approach to actuarial solvency valuations for pension plans with members outside of…

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  • April 26, 2023 April 26, 2023
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KPMG in Canada extending long weekends for employees this summer

KPMG in Canada is continuing its Summer Splash program this year to help employees recharge and focus on their well-being. The professional services firm is…

A third of Canadians report worsening physical, mental and financial health: survey

Around a third of Canadians report their physical health (30 per cent), mental health (32 per cent) and financial situations (34 per cent) have worsened or…

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  • April 26, 2023 April 25, 2023
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Caisse investing in Quebec asset management development organization, OMERS completing U$1 BN term note issuance

The Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec is issuing $250 million to an organization that supports the institutional investment manager ecosystem in Quebec. The…

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  • April 25, 2023 April 24, 2023
  • 12:30

Institutional investors increasingly reliant on social media content from asset managers: survey

Most institutional investors say they’ve increased their reliance on content from social media in the investment decision-making process after adopting hybrid working environments, according to…

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  • April 25, 2023 April 25, 2023
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Survey finds 58% of U.S. employees significantly worried about personal finances, the economy

More than half (58 per cent) of U.S. employees say they’re significantly worried about one or more aspects of their personal finances, including saving for…

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  • April 25, 2023 April 24, 2023
  • 09:00

Communication, education key to smooth transition to biosimilars: expert

With Yukon implementing a transitioning policy on April 3 to expand the use of biosimilar medicines in its public drug plan, it’s important for benefits…

Canadian pension plans’ average funded ratio reaches 120% in first quarter: report

The average Canadian pension plan’s funded ratio reached 120 per cent as of March 31, 2023, up one per cent over the quarter, while the average…

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  • April 24, 2023 April 21, 2023
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Ontario Pension Board preparing for departure of two top executives

The Ontario Pension Board is announcing its plans for managing the coming departures of two of its top executives — Mark Fuller, president and chief…

Survey finds half of U.S. workers want an employer-sponsored retirement plan that offers emergency savings features

More than half (54 per cent) of employees without a workplace retirement savings plan — including 77 per cent of millennials — say they’d participate in…

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  • April 24, 2023 April 21, 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
  • 09:00

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…