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Study finds remote working giving employees back 72 minutes per day

Remote working is saving employees an average of 72 minutes in commuting time per day, most of which they’re turning around and spending on work-related…

  • By: Staff
  • February 2, 2023 February 2, 2023
  • 09:00

A quarter of asset owners planning to increase use of OCIOs by 2025: report

More than a quarter (26 per cent) of institutional asset owners expect to use an outsourced chief investment officer in an increased capacity during the…

  • By: Staff
  • February 2, 2023 February 1, 2023
  • 09:00
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Groundhog Day: Survey finds 35% of employees say every workday is the same

A third (35 per cent) of employees say every workday feels the same, similar to the 1993 film Groundhog Day, according to a new survey…

  • By: Blake Wolfe
  • February 2, 2023 February 1, 2023
  • 09:00

OMERS appointing Ralph Berg as chief investment officer

The Ontario Municipal Employees’ Retirement System is appointing Ralph Berg as its chief investment officer, effective April 1, 2023. “[Berg] is a proven investor and…

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  • February 1, 2023 February 1, 2023
  • 15:00
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Half of Canadian employers increasing salary budget for 2023: survey

Half (48 per cent) of Canadian employers say they’re increasing their salary budget for 2023, according to a new survey by Normandin Beaudry. The survey,…

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  • February 1, 2023 January 31, 2023
  • 09:00

Telus training managers to recognize signs of employees experiencing mental-health struggles

Telus Communications Inc. is training its people leaders to recognize when employees are experiencing mental-health struggles. The organization provides leaders with scripts to refer to when they…

City of Whitehorse, Collège nordique francophone joining CAAT DBplus plan

Employees of the City of Whitehorse represented by the Yukon Employees’ Union and N.W.T.-based Collège nordique francophone are joining the Colleges of Applied Arts and…

  • By: Staff
  • January 31, 2023 January 31, 2023
  • 15:00
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New report shows mental-health drug claims ‘skyrocketed’ among young Canadians between 2019 and 2021

Between 2019 and 2021, mental-health drug claims skyrocketed among young Canadians, according to a new report by Sun Life Financial Inc. The report, which identified…

  • By: Staff
  • January 31, 2023 January 30, 2023
  • 09:00
OSFI launching consultation on climate change risks to pensions, financial institutions

More work to be done by pension plan sponsors on factoring climate into mortality, morbidity assumptions: CIA

While it’s common practice for pension plan sponsors to factor climate risk into investment strategies, there’s more work to be done on factoring climate change…

  • By: Blake Wolfe
  • January 31, 2023 February 1, 2023
  • 09:00
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Black employees say employers making progress on anti-Black racism, but fear recession could erase gains: survey

While the vast majority (90 per cent) of Black Canadians say their employer has made progress on efforts to be more equitable and inclusive for…

  • By: Staff
  • January 31, 2023 January 30, 2023
  • 09:00

Canadian DB pension plans down 12.8% in 2022: report

The median Canadian defined benefit pension plan returned 2.8 per cent during the last quarter of 2022 after facing losses of 12.8 per cent over…

  • By: Staff
  • January 30, 2023 January 31, 2023
  • 15:00
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62% of Canadian employers using hybrid working model: survey

Nearly two-thirds (62 per cent) of Canadian employers say they’re using a hybrid working model, according to a new survey by Colliers Canada. The survey,…

  • By: Staff
  • January 30, 2023 January 27, 2023
  • 09:00

Younger employees less likely to be able to cope with work stress: survey

Employees aged 40 and younger are 60 per cent more likely than workers aged 50 and older to lack confidence in their ability to cope…

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  • January 27, 2023 January 27, 2023
  • 15:00

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
  • 11:00

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…

  • By: Staff
  • 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…

  • By: Staff
  • 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…