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Two years later: DB plans out of the pandemic frying pan, into the geopolitical fire

The second year of the coronavirus pandemic offered defined benefit pension plan sponsors a reprieve from the chaos sown in financial markets during its first…

Green Shield acquiring specialty, digital pharmacies

Green Shield Holdings Inc. is acquiring specialty pharmacy NKS Health and digital pharmacy the Health Depot. NKS Health, which is focused on complex disease management,…

  • By: Staff
  • March 11, 2022 February 17, 2023
  • 09:00

Top 5 HR, pension and benefits stories of the week

With today marking the second anniversary of the coronavirus pandemic, it isn’t surprising that a pair of articles on the pandemic’s lasting impact were among…

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  • March 11, 2022 March 11, 2022
  • 09:00

80% of U.S. workers experiencing ‘Zoom fatigue:’ survey

A majority (80 per cent) of U.S. remote workers say they’re experiencing some level of ‘Zoom fatigue,’ according to a survey by Honest Paws, a…

  • By: Staff
  • March 10, 2022 March 10, 2022
  • 15:00

Caisse venture capital hub partners with innovative funds, Ontario Teachers’ backs AI-powered credit platform

The Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec’s venture capital hub is partnering with seven venture capital funds representing $8.6 billion in assets under management.…

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  • March 10, 2022 March 10, 2022
  • 13:20

CPPIB updates proxy voting guidelines on diversity, climate issues

The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board is expanding the number of countries in which it will apply its most stringent board gender diversity proxy voting…

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  • March 10, 2022 March 10, 2022
  • 12:00

Largest U.S. DB plans’ average funded status reaches 93.8%: report

The average funded status for the largest U.S. defined benefit pension plans was 93.8 per cent in 2021, up from 86.2 per cent in 2020…

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  • March 10, 2022 March 9, 2022
  • 09:00

Two years later: Employers leveraging health, wellness tools to prevent pandemic-fuelled burnout, disability leaves

As the second anniversary of the coronavirus pandemic approaches, Canadian employers are leveraging all the tools in their health and wellness toolbox to stave off…

Mental health-related disability rises among Canadians during pandemic: Stats Can

The proportions of mental health-related disability increased 2.3 percentage points from 2019 (6.4 per cent) to 2021 (8.7 per cent), according to combined data from…

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  • March 9, 2022 March 9, 2022
  • 15:00
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OPTrust posts 15.3% net return, driven by private equity investments

The OPSEU Pension Trust is reporting a net investment return of 15.3 per cent for 2021, a result driven by strong private equity performance. In…

  • By: Staff
  • March 9, 2022 March 11, 2022
  • 09:30

Survey finds mental-health support vital to move beyond pandemic

While 84 per cent of Ontarians believe mental-health support is vital to move beyond the coronavirus pandemic, less than a third (28 per cent) feel…

  • By: Staff
  • March 9, 2022 March 8, 2022
  • 09:00

Two years later: Employers prioritizing social connection, employee engagement amid pandemic

It’s been two years since CGI Inc. held its last big in-person social event for employees. The Bollywood-themed extravaganza, hosted in March 2020, offered several…

Half of U.S. employees say employers are supporting well-being during the pandemic: survey

More than half (58 per cent) of U.S. employees say their employer has supported their well-being during the two-year coronavirus pandemic, according to a new…

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  • March 8, 2022 March 8, 2022
  • 15:00

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.…

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  • 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…

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…