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RRSP contributions up 13% between 2019 and 2020, finds Stats Can

In 2020, more than 6.2 million Canadians put aside a total of $50.1 billion for their retirement by making contributions to their registered retirement savings…

  • By: Staff
  • April 4, 2022 April 4, 2022
  • 09:00

Canadian employers prioritizing DEI, but barriers remain for neurodiverse hires: survey

While Canadian employers have made significant strides toward improving diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace, employment barriers remain for the neurodiverse talent pool, according…

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  • April 4, 2022 April 4, 2022
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What are the top reasons employees would consider leaving their jobs?

An increase in burnout (32 per cent) and work hours (28 per cent), as well as difficulty unplugging (27 per cent) and challenges communicating with…

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  • April 1, 2022 March 31, 2022
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Telus Health acquiring digital wellness platform

Telus Health is acquiring digital health platform Sprout Wellness Solutions. Sprout is designed to inspire employees to improve their health through behaviour change, according to…

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  • April 1, 2022 March 31, 2022
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Just 27% of U.S. workers taking all vacation days: survey

Only about a quarter (27 per cent) of U.S. employees used all of their allotted paid vacation time in 2021, according to a new survey…

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  • April 1, 2022 March 31, 2022
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Yale University settles lawsuit over employee wellness program

Yale University and some of its employees have settled a class-action lawsuit over the university’s employee wellness program for US$1.29 million net of lawyers’ fees.…

Top 5 HR, pension and benefits stories of the week

The Ontario Liberals’ election promise of portable drug, dental and mental-health services was the most read article over the past week on BenefitsCanada.com. Here are the five…

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  • April 1, 2022 April 1, 2022
  • 09:00

Sustainability frameworks receive approval in SHARE’s proxy voting guidelines

The Shareholder Association for Research and Education is setting out new guidance for institutional investors on corporate votes regarding sustainability reporting. In its model proxy…

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  • March 31, 2022 March 31, 2022
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U.K. investment organizations must release climate disclosures: regulator

The U.K. pension regulator is releasing new rules on climate disclosures for institutional investors and defined benefit pension plans. In a report, the Financial Conduct…

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  • March 31, 2022 March 31, 2022
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Ivanhoé Cambridge redeveloping historic Melbourne building, OMERS selling stake in Chilean natural gas distributor

Ivanhoé Cambridge, the real estate arm of the Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec, is part of a joint venture acquiring a heritage listed…

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  • March 31, 2022 March 31, 2022
  • 11:00

Employers pausing benefits plan redesigns amid talk of national dental, pharmacare programs

Canadian employers looking to redesign their benefits plans are in a holding pattern until they hear more details on the Liberal Party of Canada and…

Survey finds SMEs using benefits to attract, retain employees

More than two-thirds (71 per cent) of small- and mid-sized U.S. employers said offering more employee benefits helps improve retention, while 70 per cent said…

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  • March 31, 2022 March 30, 2022
  • 09:00

75% of investors factoring climate change into investment policies: survey

For three-quarters (75 per cent) of institutional investors, climate change is now central to — or a significant factor in — their investment policies, a…

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  • March 31, 2022 March 30, 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…

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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
  • 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…

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  • 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…