Wage costs up, working hours down due to absenteeism: report
While employment is more than three per cent higher than it was at the start of the coronavirus pandemic, working hours are up by only…
- By: Staff
- January 13, 2023 January 12, 2023
- 09:00
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Employer-sponsored health benefits costs projected to rise 7.5% in 2023: report
The costs of employer-sponsored medical benefits in Canada are expected to rise 7.5 per cent in 2023, according to a new report by Aon. The…
- By: Staff
- January 13, 2023 January 12, 2023
- 09:00
World’s top public sector pension investors hit by record losses: report
The world’s 42 largest public sector pension investment organizations saw their combined assets decline by nine per cent in the year ending June 30, 2022,…
- By: Gideon Scanlon
- January 12, 2023 January 12, 2023
- 12:30
French government pursues pension reforms despite protests, political opposition
The French government’s plans to reform the national pension system have been met by widespread protest. Elisabeth Borne, France’s prime minister, unveiled plans to raise…
- By: The Associated Press
- January 12, 2023 January 12, 2023
- 12:30
Report finds Canadian DB pension plan assets declined 3.1% in December
The average Canadian defined benefit pension plan lost ground on a solvency and accountancy basis in December, according to LifeWorks Inc.’s latest monthly report. At…
- By: Staff
- January 12, 2023 January 12, 2023
- 12:30
Employers raising concerns over Alberta leaving CPP, but expert says move could yield benefits for workers
While many Alberta employers say they’d be disadvantaged if the province left the Canada Pension Plan, one expert says a provincial pension plan could benefit…
- By: Lauren Bailey
- January 12, 2023 February 12, 2024
- 09:00
PSP Investments appointing Oliver Duff as senior VP, global head of credit investments
The Public Sector Pension Investment Board is appointing Oliver Duff as senior vice-president of global head of credit investments. Duff joined PSP Investments in 2016 and was previously…
- By: Staff
- January 12, 2023 January 26, 2023
- 09:00
Disney requiring employees to return to office four days a week
The Walt Disney Co. is requiring its white-collar employees to work onsite four days a week beginning in March. According to a report by CNBC,…
- By: Staff
- January 11, 2023 January 11, 2023
- 15:00
Communication of DEI initiatives important in remote, hybrid working arrangements: expert
Amid a shift to remote and hybrid working arrangements, communication is key to resolving the disconnect between managers and employees on diversity, equity and inclusion…
- By: Blake Wolfe
- January 11, 2023 January 10, 2023
- 09:00
AIMCo appointing David Scudellari as head of international investment
The Alberta Investment Management Corp. is appointing David Scudellari as senior executive managing director and head of international investment. In the new role, he’ll act as…
- By: Staff
- January 10, 2023 January 10, 2023
- 13:00
BCI acquiring stake in real estate financing partnership, Ontario Teachers’-backed packaging company buying EU competitor
The real estate arm of the British Columbia Investment Management Corp. is acquiring a stake in a private company that provides financing for large-scale real…
- By: Staff
- January 10, 2023 January 10, 2023
- 12:30
ACPM’s top priority for 2023 is amending, blocking passage of pension super-priority bill
The Association of Canadian Pension Management’s top priority in 2023 is convincing Canada’s senate to amend or block the passage of Bill C-228, according to…
- By: Gideon Scanlon
- January 10, 2023 January 10, 2023
- 12:00
U.S. corporate DB pension plans’ funded status reached 95% in 2022: report
The aggregate funded status of the largest U.S. corporate defined benefit pension plans ended 2022 at 95 per cent, unchanged from the beginning of the…
- By: Staff
- January 10, 2023 January 9, 2023
- 09:00
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…
- By: Staff
- May 15, 2026 May 15, 2026
- 15:00
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.…
- By: Staff
- 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…
- By: Bryan McGovern
- May 14, 2026 May 13, 2026
- 11:00
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
- 09:00
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…
- By: Sadie Janes
- May 15, 2026 May 14, 2026
- 09:00