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Canadian businesses missing out on benefits of climate transition plans: expert

Canadian companies are falling behind in their competitiveness by not preparing credible climate transition plans, according to a new report from Business Future Pathways. The…

Coordination, collaboration at core of HOOPP’s winning absence management program

The Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan was a winner at Benefits Canada’s 2025 Workplace Benefits Awards for its absence management program, which excels because the…

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Average funded ratio of Canadian DB plans rises to 134% in Q3 2025: report

The average funded ratio of the typical Canadian defined benefit pension plan rose four per cent in the third quarter of 2025 to 134 per…

  • By: Staff
  • October 23, 2025 October 22, 2025
  • 09:00

AI threatening to push young workers out of entry-level jobs

Throughout her university career, Jacqueline Silver assumed her computer science degree would guarantee her a job. Finding out she was wrong was a demoralizing experience.…

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HBC pension surplus at centre of class action from former Simpsons employees

Some former Hudson’s Bay Co. employees have filed a class-action lawsuit seeking a share of the defunct retailer’s pension surplus. The court filing was made…

Who are the winners of the 2025 Workplace Benefits Awards?

Benefits Canada is thrilled to announce the winners of the 2025 Workplace Benefits Awards. The awards, which were presented during the 2025 Healthy Outcomes Conference…

73% of benefits managers reporting increasing pressure from health-care costs: survey

Nearly three-quarters (73 per cent) of benefits managers are reporting more pressure due to higher health-care costs now than at any point in the past…

  • By: Staff
  • October 22, 2025 October 22, 2025
  • 09:00

How potential changes to U.S. reporting requirements could impact Canadian institutional investors

If U.S. securities authorities change the long-established financial reporting requirements for companies, it could bring the due diligence process for public companies closer to private…

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‘Sandwich generation’ workers reporting sharp drop in overall well-being: survey

Canadian employees are reporting declining levels of overall well-being, with employees aged 40 and older reporting the sharpest decline, according to a new survey by…

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  • October 21, 2025 October 17, 2025
  • 09:00

Feds launching 30-year green bond program to fund infrastructure, nature conservation projects

Canada’s federal government is raising funds to support green infrastructure and nature conservation projects through its fifth issuance of green bonds. The 30-year green bonds…

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  • October 20, 2025 October 17, 2025
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Cultural celebrations strengthen employee belonging, wellness: expert

By recognizing cultural differences, organizations ease stress and allow people to bring their authentic selves to work, improving well-being, performance and retention, says Eddy Ng,…

  • By: Sonya Singh
  • October 20, 2025 October 16, 2025
  • 09:00
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Report finds Canada’s retirement system ranks middle of the pack among global peers

Canada’s retirement income system ranked No. 24 out of 52 countries, earning a B grade with an overall score of 70.4 out of 100, according…

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  • October 17, 2025 October 24, 2025
  • 15:00
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OMERS closes $1.5 billion infrastructure financing, Oxford unveils new Australian rental building asset

The infrastructure arm of the Ontario Municipal Employees’ Retirement System has confirmed the completed inaugural senior unsecured bond issuance for the BPC Generation Infrastructure Trust…

  • By: Staff
  • October 17, 2025 October 17, 2025
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Caisse, CPP Investments named in New Zealand fintech workers’ class action

Two of Canada’s largest pension funds are named in a US$4.6 billion class action by the employees of a New Zealand-based software company. About 200…

  • By: Staff
  • April 2, 2026 April 1, 2026
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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…

  • By: Staff
  • 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…

84% of employers say AI impacting succession planning: survey

More than eight in 10 (84 per cent) employers say artificial intelligence is starting to affect their succession planning, according to a new survey by…

  • By: Staff
  • April 2, 2026 April 2, 2026
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Survey finds Canadians estimate they need an average of $976,835 to retire

Canadian plan members reported a significant drop in the amount they believe they need to retire — from roughly $1.4 million in 2023, 2024 and…

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
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