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OECD report urging policy-makers to consider role of employers in supporting pension growth

Since employers play a key role in supporting pension growth, policy-makers should consider their involvement when implementing pension reforms, according to a new report by…

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  • December 2, 2022 December 1, 2022
  • 09:00
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Snap requiring employees to work onsite four days per week

Snap Inc. is the latest technology company requiring employees to return to the office. According to a report by Bloomberg, chief executive officer Evan Spiegel…

  • By: Staff
  • December 2, 2022 December 1, 2022
  • 09:00

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

An article on the potential impacts of a pension super-priority bill was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com over the last week. Here are the five most…

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  • December 2, 2022 December 1, 2022
  • 09:00
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$13.5BN HSBC Canada Bank acquisition a win for pension plans, says RBC CEO

A deal for the Royal Bank of Canada to absorb HSBC Bank Canada for $13.5 billion is good news for pension plans, said Dave McKay,…

PSP acquiring Australian vineyards, OMERS selling majority stake in calibration company

The Public Sector Pension Investment Board is acquiring a portfolio of vineyards in Australia. According to the terms of the deal reached with Casella Family Brands, the…

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  • December 1, 2022 December 2, 2022
  • 12:00

77% of Canadian workers facing moderate to high mental-health risk: survey

More than three-quarters (77 per cent) of Canadian employees face a moderate (45 per cent) to high (32 per cent) mental-health risk, according to LifeWorks…

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  • December 1, 2022 December 1, 2022
  • 09:00

Survey finds fewer U.S. institutional investors incorporating ESG into investment decisions

Slightly more than a third (35 per cent) of U.S. institutional investors are incorporating environmental, social and governance factors into investment decisions, down from a…

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  • December 1, 2022 November 30, 2022
  • 09:00
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ACPM calling on feds, CAP sponsors to increase focus on decumulation

The Association of Canadian Pension Management is calling on the federal government and capital accumulation plan sponsors to support members’ financial wellness by focusing on…

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  • November 30, 2022 November 30, 2022
  • 15:00
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Cost of medical plan claims expected to increase by 7% in 2023: report

In Canada, the year-over-year cost increase for claims under a medical plan on a per-person basis is projected to reach seven per cent in 2023,…

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  • November 30, 2022 November 29, 2022
  • 09:00

Only 39% of U.S. employees can fully unplug from work during holidays: survey

Fewer than two-fifths (39 per cent) of U.S. employees said they can fully unplug from work during the holiday season, according to a new survey…

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  • November 30, 2022 November 29, 2022
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Caisse investing in wind and solar projects, AIMCo in German real estate

Ontario Teachers’ investing in U.K. energy network, CPPIB acquiring stake in Brazilian internet provider

The Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan is acquiring a stake in a U.K. renewable electricity network. According to the terms of an agreement with Scottish and…

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  • November 29, 2022 November 29, 2022
  • 12:00

Webinar coverage: Innovative new treatments can lead to better outcomes, reduce side-effects in IBD

Canada has one of the highest incidence rates of inflammatory bowel disease in the world. “We don’t know why, but Canada is one of the…

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Meridian supporting employee financial wellness with guaranteed wage

Meridian Credit Union Ltd. is supporting its employees’ financial wellness by guaranteeing wages of at least $23.15 per hour. The pay rate — which is…

  • By: Blake Wolfe
  • November 29, 2022 November 29, 2022
  • 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…

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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…

  • 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…