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Survey finds confidence key to higher retirement savings

Confident and knowledgeable group retirement savings plan members are saving 86 per cent more than those with low confidence and literacy, according to a new…

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  • December 8, 2025 December 5, 2025
  • 09:00

85% of global asset owners recognize climate risk as a major concern: survey

The impact of climate change risks is increasing as a significant concern for global asset owners, according to a new survey from FTSE Russell. The…

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  • December 5, 2025 December 4, 2025
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Top 5 HR, benefits, pension and investment stories of the week

An article on Ontario’s proposed changes to preferred pharmacy network agreements was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com this past week. Here are the top five…

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  • December 5, 2025 December 4, 2025
  • 09:00

Government sending early retirement info to nearly 70,000 public employees

The federal government is in the process of sending letters with information on its planned early retirement program to almost 70,000 employees as it works…

Investor group targeting Vestcor in class action due to financial losses

Vestcor Inc. is the target of a class action lawsuit alleging a specific transaction ended up costing a group of Canadian investors significant financial losses.…

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  • December 4, 2025 December 2, 2025
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Fixed income facing uneasy macroeconomic outlook in early 2026: expert

After a year of steady performance, fixed income markets could kick off 2026 with concerns from a macroeconomic standpoint, says Steve Locke, chief investment officer…

Canadian ESG-related investment assets surge to $3.2 trillion: report

UPP employing transition risk management framework across portfolio: report

The University Pension Plan is managing material climate risks by considering prospective investments through a climate-related impact lens, according to a new report by the…

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  • December 3, 2025 December 2, 2025
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Just 53% of gen Z workers believe they’ll get a raise in 2026: survey

While eight in 10 (82 per cent) Canadian generation Z employees believe they merit a raise next year, just 53 per cent anticipate they’ll receive…

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  • December 3, 2025 December 3, 2025
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Recognition, employee connections driving retention risks for 2026: report

Only a quarter of global employees felt appreciated at work in 2025, according to a new report from the Achievers Workforce Institute. The survey, which…

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  • December 3, 2025 December 3, 2025
  • 09:00

Coverage of the 2025 Healthy Outcomes Conference

Nearly 150 leaders and influencers in the benefits industry gathered at the Sheraton Centre in Toronto on Oct. 21 for the 2025 Healthy Outcomes Conference.…

  • December 3, 2025 November 24, 2025
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2025 Healthy Outcomes Conference: Managing evolution and change in the workplace

“The saying ‘change or die’ has been around forever, but right now, that’s more true than ever,” said Linda Duxbury, a professor at Carleton University’s…

2025 Healthy Outcomes Conference: Using benefits, claims data to find preventative health solutions

When a plan sponsor was seeing musculoskeletal issues come up in disability claims, it wanted to figure out if it could do more to support…

2025 Healthy Outcomes Conference: How payor, provider integration can improve plan member health outcomes

Private payors spent a collective $37 billion on health care in 2024 out of a total Canadian health-care spend of $372 billion, with the benefits…

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…

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  • April 24, 2026 April 23, 2026
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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…

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  • 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…

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  • April 24, 2026 April 23, 2026
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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…