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U.K. institutional investors turning to renewables for portfolio diversification: survey

The overwhelming majority (92 per cent) of British institutional investors and wealth managers are planning to increase their allocations to renewable energy in order to…

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  • April 26, 2022 April 20, 2022
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CPPIB finances global restructuring, investment advisor; OMERS closes sustainable bond offering

The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board is providing $300 million in credit to a global restructuring and investment advisory firm. The financing of Gordon Brothers, a…

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  • April 26, 2022 April 25, 2022
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B.C. court upholds pension plan’s decision to increase retirement age

The Supreme Court of British Columbia has upheld the B.C. Credit Union Employers’ Pension Plan’s decision to increase its normal retirement date to age 65…

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  • April 26, 2022 April 25, 2022
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PSP Investments to support transition to global net-zero emissions by 2050

The Public Sector Pension Investment Board is committing to using its capital and influence to support a transition to net-zero emissions by 2050, according to…

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  • April 26, 2022 April 26, 2022
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Ontario NDP platform includes dental care, pharmacare, paid leave

Ontario’s New Democratic Party’s election platform includes universal dental care, mental-health care and pharmacare. Following the agreement reached between the federal Liberals and NDP in late…

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  • April 25, 2022 April 25, 2022
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Majority of Canadian employees at risk of burnout amid prolonged pandemic: survey

A majority (92 per cent) of Canadian employees feel they’re at risk of experiencing burnout as the coronavirus pandemic drags on, according to a new…

Canadian DB pension plans return -6.4% during heightened volatility in Q1: report

The median Canadian defined benefit pension plan experienced a pullback in investment returns during the first quarter of 2022, returning negative 6.4 per cent as…

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  • April 25, 2022 April 26, 2022
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Feds’ proposed change to METC could expand workplace coverage of fertility services

With the federal government’s 2022 budget proposing to allow expenses related to fertility and surrogacy to be claimed by a wider range of individuals under…

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42% of U.S. employees likely to quit their job in coming months: survey

Two-fifths (42 per cent) of U.S. employees are likely to leave their job in the next three to six months, according to a new survey…

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  • April 22, 2022 April 21, 2022
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United Way B.C., CUPE reach agreement to improve mental-health coverage

The United Way British Columbia and the union representing the organization’s employees have reached an agreement to increase extended mental-health coverage. The coverage, which has…

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  • April 22, 2022 April 21, 2022
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33% of Canadians say employer doesn’t offer workplace addiction support: survey

A third (33 per cent) of Canadians say their employer doesn’t offer workplace addiction support programs, according to LifeWorks Inc.’s latest mental-health index. The survey,…

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  • April 22, 2022 April 21, 2022
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Top 5 HR, benefits and pension stories of the week

An announcement regarding long-awaited amendments to the Patented Medicines Review Board regulations was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com over the last week. Here are the five most…

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  • April 22, 2022 April 21, 2022
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Employee recognition has larger impact on engagement, productivity than salary: survey

More than half (57 per cent) of employees say feeling recognized in their current role would reduce the likelihood that they’d take a call from…

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  • April 21, 2022 April 19, 2022
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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…

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  • May 15, 2026 May 15, 2026
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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
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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…

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…

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  • May 15, 2026 May 13, 2026
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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…

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  • May 15, 2026 May 14, 2026
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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…