Just 29% of U.S. workers saving enough for retirement: survey
Fewer than a third (29 per cent) of U.S. employees say they’re building a large enough retirement nest egg, according to a survey by non-profit…
- By: Staff
- July 8, 2022 July 8, 2022
- 15:00
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Calls for paid sick leave growing in Nova Scotia following end of coronavirus isolation requirement
Some Nova Scotians are calling for paid sick leave because they say the government’s decision to lift remaining coronavirus health orders will burden families who…
- By: The Canadian Press
- July 8, 2022 July 7, 2022
- 15:00
Biden’s Ohio visit spotlights effort to rescue troubled MEPPs
Reassuring frustrated blue-collar voters, U.S. President Joe Biden on Wednesday visited Ohio iron workers to highlight federal action to shore up troubled pension funding for…
- By: The Associated Press
- July 8, 2022 July 7, 2022
- 09:00
Top 5 HR, benefits and pension stories of the week
An article about Hootsuite providing employees with an extra week off this summer was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com over the last week. Here are…
- By: Staff
- July 8, 2022 July 8, 2022
- 09:00
Beneva expanding hybrid work policy, offering gender affirmation coverage
Beneva Inc. is enhancing its hybrid work policy to provide employees with more flexibility. The company is offering employees $1,000 to purchase ergonomic home office…
- By: Sadie Janes
- July 8, 2022 July 11, 2022
- 09:00
Provident10 revamping IT governance strategy in response to cybersecurity risks
The administrator of the Newfoundland and Labrador Public Service Pension Plan is planning a revamp of its information technology governance processes to mitigate cybersecurity risks. “The…
- By: Gideon Scanlon
- July 7, 2022 July 7, 2022
- 13:36
CPPIB doubling-down on Korean industrial real estate, Caisse developing Brazilian rental properties
The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board is making a second contribution to a real estate joint venture expanding its industrial warehouse portfolio in Korea’s largest…
- By: Staff
- July 7, 2022 July 7, 2022
- 12:00
CIFSC releases responsible investment framework for Canadian funds
The Canadian Investment Funds Standards Committee is releasing the final framework it will use to identify investment funds that disclose adopting responsible investing strategies. “Given…
- By: Staff
- July 7, 2022 July 6, 2022
- 11:00
Quebec paramedics striking for lower DB pension plan retirement age, equitable pay
Paramedics from 40 ambulance services across Quebec are striking to lower the required retirement age for their defined benefit pension plan and for pay equity…
- By: Staff
- July 7, 2022 July 6, 2022
- 09:00
BNP Paribas offering paid paternity leave, coverage for gender affirmation, fertility treatments
BNP Paribas in Canada is expanding its employee benefits offering with up to $10,000 lifetime coverage for gender affirmation and fertility treatments. The bank is…
- By: Sadie Janes
- July 7, 2022 July 7, 2022
- 09:00
Access to collective investment trusts will strengthen 403(b) retirement plans: report
U.S. employers offering 403(b) retirement plans will benefit from access to collective investment trusts, according to a report by the Defined Contribution Institutional Investment Association.…
- By: Staff
- July 6, 2022 July 6, 2022
- 15:00
AIMCo CEO seeking to win trust of pension clients: report
After a record-breaking year, Alberta’s public sector investment fund manager is seeking to earn the trust of its client pension funds. “A combination of factors…
- By: Staff
- July 6, 2022 July 8, 2022
- 12:15
Younger employees more likely to switch jobs for better benefits: survey
Nearly three-quarters (73 per cent) of Canadian employees aged 18 to 34 and 69 per cent of workers aged 35 to 44 say they’re significantly…
- By: Staff
- July 6, 2022 July 5, 2022
- 09:00
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…
- By: Bryan McGovern
- May 14, 2026 May 13, 2026
- 11:00
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…
- By: Staff
- 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.…
- By: Staff
- 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…
- By: Sonya Singh
- May 14, 2026 May 11, 2026
- 09:00
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…
- By: Benefits Canada
- May 14, 2026 May 12, 2026
- 09:00