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Canadian employees say fun, social moments boosting workplace happiness: survey

Canadian employees’ average level of workplace happiness reached 6.9 points out of 10 in October, up 0.3 points from the same month last year, according…

  • By: Staff
  • November 11, 2025 November 10, 2025
  • 15:00

Expert says lack of real return bonds update from federal budget is disappointing

The federal government’s latest budget brought along several announcements relevant to the institutional investor community of Canada — including a fund-of-funds initiative, clean electricity tax…

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  • November 11, 2025 November 11, 2025
  • 11:00
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Unifor, Loblaws agreement includes benefits gains

The union representing workers at Loblaws Inc.’s distribution centre in Ajax, Ont. have ratified a new five-year collective agreement that includes benefits and wage gains.…

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  • November 10, 2025 November 7, 2025
  • 15:00
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Just 39% of employers say performance management process delivers on employee expectations: survey

Almost half of global organizations say employee productivity would increase by at least 10 per cent if their performance management process was optimized, according to…

  • By: Staff
  • November 10, 2025 November 7, 2025
  • 09:00

Caisse, PSP Investments backing offshore wind farm investment deal, Oxford signing lease expansion for life sciences project

The Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec and the Public Sector Pension Investment Board are supporting an investment deal in which alternative asset manager…

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  • November 7, 2025 November 7, 2025
  • 15:00
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Ontario moving forward on OMERS amendments, reiterating support for infrastructure fund

In its fall economic statement, the Ontario government said it’s introducing legislation that would amend the Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System Act, enabling provisions intended to…

  • By: Staff
  • November 7, 2025 November 11, 2025
  • 15:00

Ontario taking steps to end preferred pharmacy networks, introducing VPLA framework

In its fall economic statement, the Ontario government said it plans to introduce legislation that would effectively end preferred pharmacy networks in the province. The…

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  • November 7, 2025 November 7, 2025
  • 15:00
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Top 5 HR, benefits, pension and investment stories of the week

An article on one of Pratt & Whitney Canada’s wins in Benefits Canada’s 2025 Workplace Benefits Awards was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com this past…

  • By: Staff
  • November 7, 2025 November 6, 2025
  • 09:00

Flight Centre wins award for holistic employee mental-health strategy

Flight Centre Travel Group’s all-encompassing approach to supporting employee mental health landed a win in Benefits Canada’s 2025 Workplace Benefits Awards in the Mental Health…

  • By: Blake Wolfe
  • November 7, 2025 October 27, 2025
  • 09:00

Report finds public equities rally boosting CAP outcomes in Q3 2025

A continued rally in equity markets in the third quarter of 2025 strengthened retirement income outcomes for capital accumulation plan members, according to a new…

  • By: Staff
  • November 6, 2025 November 6, 2025
  • 15:00

Pratt & Whitney Canada awarded for data-driven approach to supporting employee mental health

Pratt & Whitney Canada’s holistic approach to employee mental-health support resulted in a win in the Mental Health Program category for employers with more than…

  • By: Blake Wolfe
  • November 6, 2025 October 29, 2025
  • 09:00

OPB appointing Joanna Carson as CFO

The Ontario Pension Board is appointing Joanna Carson as chief financial officer, effective Nov. 10. In the role, she’ll oversee the OPB’s corporate finance, procurement,…

  • By: Staff
  • November 5, 2025 November 3, 2025
  • 11:00
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Feds incentivizing institutional investors, supporting workers impacted by tariffs: budget

In its 2025 budget, the federal government announced several initiatives to incentivize institutional investors to back domestic infrastructure and business ventures. The budget proposed $1…

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  • November 5, 2025 November 6, 2025
  • 09:00

AIMCo returns 7.5% in 2025 amid private market headwinds

The Alberta Investment Management Corp. is reporting a total fund net investment return of 7.5 per cent for 2025, underperforming its benchmark return by 2.7…

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  • April 1, 2026 March 31, 2026
  • 15:00

Canadian banks, pension funds have poured billions into ICE contractors: report

Major Canadian banks and pension funds provided tens of billions of dollars to American contractors for the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency, an investigation…

64% of employers cite cost control as top benefits priority in 2026: report

Roughly two-thirds (64 per cent) of global employers say cost control is their No. 1 benefits priority  in 2026, citing it as a key focus…

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  • March 31, 2026 March 30, 2026
  • 09:00

Manitoba to require employers to provide free menstrual products in workplaces

Manitoba is set to become the first province in Canada to require employers to provide free menstrual products in workplaces. The provincial government will amend…

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  • April 1, 2026 March 31, 2026
  • 09:00

Fewer plan members describing financial situation as better, worse than last year: survey

While the percentage of plan members who describe their personal financial situation as significantly or somewhat better than last year decreased from 42 per cent…

Harassment case highlights employers’ legal risks, obligations in handling workplace complaints: lawyer

A high-profile harassment complaint involving a former Canadian Broadcasting Corp. anchor is a reminder for Canadian employers of the legal risks tied to mishandling workplace…