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Ontario DB pension solvency up again in third quarter: FSRA

19% of U.S. employees taking conservative approach to retirement savings: report

A fifth (19 per cent) of U.S. employees say they’ve adjusted their retirement strategy and are taking a more conservative savings approach amid economic uncertainty,…

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  • August 19, 2022 August 21, 2022
  • 15:00
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CP, Teamsters agreement includes pension enhancements, increased benefits

The union representing roughly 3,000 Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd. employees across Canada has ratified a two-year collective agreement that includes pension enhancements and increased benefits.…

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Top 5 HR, benefits and pension stories of the week

An article on HSBC Bank Canada’s new benefits offerings was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com over the last week. Here are the five most popular news…

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  • August 19, 2022 August 19, 2022
  • 09:00

Apple shifting return-to-workplace policy for office-based workers

Apple Inc. is making sudden changes to its return-to-workplace strategy for office-based workers. The policy, set to first take effect at the company’s Silicon Valley…

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  • August 19, 2022 August 18, 2022
  • 09:00

CPPIB enters joint venture acquiring European hotels, Ontario Teachers’ takes majority stake in Indian hospital chain

The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board is entering a joint venture focused on the hospitality sector. The new scheme, which also includes Hamilton Pyramid Europe,…

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  • August 18, 2022 August 18, 2022
  • 12:00

Survey finds a quarter of Canadian employees experiencing increased tension, conflict at work

A quarter (25 per cent) of Canadian employees are experiencing increased tension or conflict at work, according to LifeWorks Inc.’s latest mental-health index. The survey’s…

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  • August 18, 2022 August 17, 2022
  • 09:00
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Ontario DB pension plans’ projected solvency dipped in Q2: FSRA

The projected solvency ratio of Ontario’s defined benefit pension plans declined in the second quarter of 2022, according to a new report by the Financial…

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  • August 18, 2022 August 17, 2022
  • 09:00

Caisse reporting -7.9% return for first half of 2022

The Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec generated an average return of negative 7.9 per cent for the first half of 2022. The investment…

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  • August 18, 2022 August 16, 2023
  • 09:00

How employers can leverage pay transparency to achieve pay equity

Just because employers are transparent with their compensation philosophy or ranges, it doesn’t always mean they’re equitable in their compensation process, says Andrea Bartlett, director…

SME workers say paid time off, flexible schedules most important benefits: survey

While nearly three-quarters (74 per cent) of small- and medium-sized employers say cost is the biggest hurdle to offering employee benefits, a majority of SME…

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  • August 17, 2022 August 17, 2022
  • 15:00

Meridian appointing Patricia Johns as chief people, culture officer

Meridian Credit Union is appointing Patricia Johns as chief people and culture officer. Most recently, she was founder and principal of Hrxlence Consulting Inc. and…

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  • August 17, 2022 August 16, 2022
  • 09:00

OMERS investing in solar energy service, Caisse and CPPIB reinvesting in professional services firm

The Ontario Municipal Employees’ Retirement System is investing in an Arizona-based solar energy business. In a deal reached with Clairvest Group Inc., the institutional investor…

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  • August 16, 2022 August 16, 2022
  • 12:32

FSRA seeking comment on draft pension registration guidelines

The Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Ontario is seeking feedback on its proposed guidance on requirements for pension plans to take certain actions to avoid…

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  • August 16, 2022 August 17, 2022
  • 11:30

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
  • 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…

SEAMO, Scarborough Charter latest employers to join UPP

The University Pension Plan of Ontario is adding two new plan participants to its structure. Effective May 1, 2026, Southeastern Ontario Academic Medical Organization and…

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  • May 13, 2026 May 12, 2026
  • 15:00

Unifor, Grand River Transit agreement includes benefits, wage gains

The union representing roughly 820 workers at Grand River Transit in Ontario has ratified a new three-year collective agreement that includes benefits and wage gains.…

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  • May 14, 2026 May 14, 2026
  • 15:00

Enbridge among employers expanding support for working caregivers

Working caregivers are placing growing importance on employer support, with 81 per cent saying it’s important for organizations to adopt caregiver-friendly policies, according to new…

Two-thirds of Canadian companies moving towards integrated AI-human workforce: survey

Two-thirds (66 per cent) of Canadian business leaders are moving towards a fully integrated artificial intelligence-human workforce where humans work alongside agents, according to a…