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Institutional investors turning to equities, global markets in 2021

Concentration risks from AI trend putting pressure on long-term equities outlook: expert

After years of strong performance, the long-term outlook for equities is becoming more muted, says August Cruikshanks, an investment consultant in Eckler Ltd.’s pension and…

Permanent EOT legislation would support employee financial wellness, national sovereignty: expert

The ongoing retirement surge among baby boomers and the recent push to invest in Canada are creating the perfect conditions for the country to further…

  • By: Blake Wolfe
  • December 16, 2025 December 17, 2025
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How does Canada’s sick pay rate compare to global peers?

Canada’s sick pay rate is the best in North America at an average of US$697.21 per week, according to a recent report by Moorepay Ltd.…

  • By: Staff
  • December 16, 2025 December 15, 2025
  • 09:00
What do historically low interest rates mean for DB pension de-risking?

Canadian pension risk transfer market reaches $1.7 billion in Q3 2025: report

Canadian pension risk transfers reached an estimated transaction volume of $1.7 billion during the third quarter of 2025, according to a new report by Telus…

  • By: Staff
  • December 15, 2025 December 12, 2025
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34% of global employees expect to work during retirement: survey

Roughly a third (34 per cent) of global employees say they expect to work at least part time after retiring, a percentage that increases to…

  • By: Staff
  • December 15, 2025 December 15, 2025
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Employers maintaining DEI practices as concept evolves: webinar

Employers aren’t abandoning their diversity, equity and inclusion practices — rather, DEI itself is merely diverging, said Ammara Naeem, client experience director at Top Employers…

  • By: Sadie Janes
  • December 15, 2025 December 17, 2025
  • 09:00

ICPM making key appointments to management team

The International Centre for Pension Management is making two new appointments to its management team, effective immediately. Adrian Trollor will move into the role of…

  • By: Staff
  • December 12, 2025 December 12, 2025
  • 15:00

Editorial: Celebrating winning employers shines a light in dark times

As we come to the end of another year, we continue to confront an uncertain geopolitical landscape, with wars raging on and leaders tangled in…

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UAP supporting employee financial, mental wellness during the holiday season through advice, benefits

UAP Inc. is supporting employee financial well-being during the holidays by communicating advice and tips on effective spending and saving, says Geneviève Hébert, the company’s…

  • By: Blake Wolfe
  • December 12, 2025 December 11, 2025
  • 09:00

Top 5 HR, benefits, pension and investment stories of the week

An article on the federal government’s notification to public employees on early retirement options was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com this past week. Here are…

  • By: Staff
  • December 12, 2025 December 11, 2025
  • 09:00

Head to head: What’s riskier right now: investments in private equity or public equity?

One academic argues in favour of public equity’s transparency in a volatile economy, while another looks to private equity’s future gains. Yuanshun Li, associate professor,…

How Waterloo Regional Health Network leadership unified retirement benefits under the HOOPP to ensure equity across its workforce

When Grand River Hospital and St. Mary’s General Hospital merged in April 2025, leaders weren’t just bringing together two sites and two cultures, they also…

  • By: Sonya Singh
  • December 12, 2025 December 14, 2025
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Caisse investing in European energy producer, Ontario Teachers’ backing U.S. mineral royalty platform

The Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec is investing in a European power producer alongside  EIG Global Energy Partners. The €450 million commitment to…

  • By: Staff
  • April 24, 2026 April 23, 2026
  • 15:00

IMCO joining global real estate network focused on climate risks

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…

  • By: Staff
  • April 23, 2026 April 22, 2026
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How are institutional investors approaching derivatives?

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…

MrBeast employee fired after maternity leave, alleges years of harassment in new lawsuit

A former Beast Industries employee is suing MrBeast’s media production company after she was allegedly fired from her social media manager job upon returning from maternity leave…

Top 5 HR, benefits, pension and investment stories of the week

An article on Ottawa Community Housing Corp.’s benefits communication strategy was the most-read article on BenefitsCanada.com this past week. Here are the top five human…

  • By: Staff
  • April 24, 2026 April 23, 2026
  • 09:00

Expert panel: Employers rethinking compensation strategy in the AI era

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…