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Webinar coverage: Employee well-being, collaboration and accommodation all part of the future of work

As the coronavirus crisis moves into an endemic phase, employers are diligently rebuilding their workplaces to suit the new working environment that’s emerged from this…

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Two-thirds of U.S. workers say financial stress increased in 2022: survey

Nearly two-thirds (63 per cent) of U.S. workers say their financial stress increased in 2022, according to a new survey by the Hartford Financial Services…

  • By: Staff
  • December 19, 2022 December 16, 2022
  • 09:00

Coverage of the 2022 Defined Benefit Investment Forum

If there was one message for defined benefit pension plan sponsor delegates at the 2022 Defined Benefit Investment Forum, it was that the fate of…

  • By: Staff
  • December 19, 2022 December 16, 2022
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2022 DBIF coverage: A look at the economic forecast for 2023

BMO Financial Group expects North American economies will go through a shallow recession in 2023, according to Douglas Porter, the bank’s chief economist and managing…

  • By: Sadie Janes
  • December 19, 2022 January 4, 2023
  • 08:00

2022 DBIF coverage: 2023 market insights and DB plan portfolio positioning

Consensus expectations for U.S. inflation and interest rates in 2023 are overly optimistic, said Robert Forsyth, head of SPDR exchange-traded funds strategy and research at…

2022 DBIF coverage: DB plan sponsors urged to consider value-add of REITs during economic downturns

In the current market, institutional investors should consider increasing allocations to real estate and real estate investment trusts, said Joseph Shaw, managing partner and head of…

2022 DBIF coverage: The impact of political, global macro risk on global markets

“I’m going to start my presentation by saying what any self-respecting consultants say all the time — we got it wrong,” said Andrew Bishop, senior…

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Survey finds half of Canadian employees are looking for a new job

Half (50 per cent) of Canadian employees say they’re currently looking for a new job or plan to begin their search in the first half…

  • By: Staff
  • December 16, 2022 December 16, 2022
  • 15:00
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Editorial: Wrapping up 2022 with healthy outcomes, award winners and a glimpse at the future of work

The autumn is typically a busy one for the industry, but this year was especially eventful over at Benefits Canada. After a brief hiatus, the…

Hybrid work, four-day workweek shaping employee well-being: expert

Hybrid work and the rise of the four-day workweek are among the factors shaping employers’ well-being and mental-health strategies in 2023, says Laura Putnam, founder…

  • By: Blake Wolfe
  • December 16, 2022 December 15, 2022
  • 09:00

Ontario Teachers’ appointing Romeo Leemrijse as executive managing director, equities

The Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan is appointing Romeo Leemrijse as executive managing director of equities, effective Jan. 1, 2023. In the role, he’ll be responsible…

  • By: Staff
  • December 16, 2022 December 16, 2022
  • 09:00
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Top 5 HR, benefits, pension and investment stories of the week

An article on how Canada compares to other countries in terms of its vacation day offering was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com over the last…

  • By: Staff
  • December 16, 2022 December 15, 2022
  • 09:00

Head to head: Is ‘quiet quitting’ a call for setting boundaries or updating job descriptions?

Over the past few months, the new buzz term became a divisive one for both employers and employees, so Benefits Canada asked two human resources experts to…

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…

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…