Top 5 HR, benefits and pension stories of the week
A ruling by the Supreme Court of British Columbia on the B.C. Credit Union Employers’ Pension Plan’s normal retirement date was the most-read story on…
- By: Staff
- April 29, 2022 April 28, 2022
- 09:00
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30% of Canadians relying on workplace pension as primary source of retirement income: survey
Almost a third (29 per cent) of Canadians believe their employer-sponsored pension plan will be their primary source of retirement income, while 15 per cent…
- By: Staff
- April 29, 2022 April 28, 2022
- 09:00
Ontario’s budget proposing framework for target-benefit pension plans
In its 2022 budget on Thursday, the Ontario government said it’s implementing a permanent target-benefit pension plan framework in 2023. The budget noted specified Ontario…
- By: Staff
- April 29, 2022 April 29, 2022
- 09:00
Metro, Unifor deal includes DB pension benefit increase
The union representing roughly 900 workers at Metro Inc. warehouses in Etobicoke, Ont. has ratified a new 4.5-year collective agreement that includes pension and benefits…
- By: Blake Wolfe
- April 29, 2022 April 28, 2022
- 09:00
Majority of employees, executives missing at least one work day due to mental-health challenges: survey
The majority of chief executive officers (83 per cent) and employees (70 per cent) report missing at least one day of work due to stress,…
- By: Staff
- April 28, 2022 April 27, 2022
- 15:00
Ontario Teachers’ investing in unicorn tax firm, PSP consolidating Australian cereal producers
The Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan is investing in a unicorn firm behind a popular European tax app. The pension fund’s private equity subsidiary Teachers’ Venture…
- By: Staff
- April 28, 2022 April 28, 2022
- 13:30
36% of racialized, Indigenous employees reporting psychological safety concerns: survey
More than a third (36 per cent) of racialized and Indigenous Canadian employees said they feel their colleagues may deliberately act in a way that…
- By: Staff
- April 28, 2022 April 27, 2022
- 09:00
AIMCo appoints Jason Chang as senior managing director of fixed income
The Alberta Investment Management Corp. is appointing Jason Chang as senior managing director of fixed income. In the new role, Chang will oversee $35 billion…
- By: Staff
- April 28, 2022 January 10, 2023
- 09:00
U.S. employers financially impacted by employees’ deteriorating mental health: survey
Nearly three-quarters (71 per cent) of U.S. employers feel the deteriorating mental health of their workforce is having a negative financial impact on their companies,…
- By: Staff
- April 28, 2022 April 27, 2022
- 09:00
43% of employees considering switching jobs due to pay, growth opportunities: survey
Two-fifths (43 per cent) of global employees said they’re likely to quit their job in the next 12 months, citing factors such as higher total…
- By: Staff
- April 27, 2022 April 27, 2022
- 15:00
IMCO returns 9.6% in 2021, aims to expand investments in alternative assets
The Investment Management Corp. of Ontario saw returns of 9.6 per cent in 2021, according to its annual report. The IMCO’s assets under management rose…
- By: Staff
- April 27, 2022 April 27, 2022
- 09:00
Toronto software company offering virtual veterinarian service to pet-owning employees
A Toronto-based software company is offering a virtual veterinarian service through its benefits program. Nicola Watson, human resources manager at Tribalscale Inc., says pet-owning employees…
- By: Blake Wolfe
- April 27, 2022 April 26, 2022
- 09:00
Ontario casinos, Unifor reach deals with improved pensions, benefits
The union representing workers at three Ontario casinos has ratified a series of collective agreements that will provide improved pensions and health benefits for employees.…
- By: Staff
- April 27, 2022 April 26, 2022
- 09:00
CPP Investments joining €400M co-investment in French logistics firm, selling European non-performing loan portfolio
CPP Investments is participating in a €400 million co-investment deal in French logistics firm Proudreed, alongside funds managed by alternative asset investor Blackstone Inc. The…
- By: Staff
- May 15, 2026 May 15, 2026
- 15:00
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
ACPM asking feds for greater retirement savings pooling and portability
Allowing increased retirement savings pooling and portability can help improve efficiency, as well as pension plan member retention and continuity, according to a policy recommendation…
- By: Staff
- May 15, 2026 May 13, 2026
- 09:00
Top 5 HR, benefits, pension and investment stories of the week
An article on how employers can support employees with vision loss when they’re required to use technology for work was the most-read article on BenefitsCanada.com…
- By: Staff
- May 15, 2026 May 14, 2026
- 09:00
Permanent EOT legislation providing incentive for employers, supporting wealth distribution: expert
The federal government’s recent announcement that it will make the employee ownership trust tax exemption permanent is a major incentive for employers to transition their…
- By: Sadie Janes
- May 15, 2026 May 14, 2026
- 09:00