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Largest U.S. pension fund appoints Canadian as CIO

The California Public Employees’ Pension Retirement System is appointing Nicole Musicco as its new chief investment officer, effective March 28. She joins the CalPERS from…

  • By: Staff
  • February 24, 2022 February 23, 2022
  • 09:00

How can employers turn the ‘Great Resignation’ tide?

Employers have been dealing with multiple crises lately, from the coronavirus pandemic to high levels of burnout among their employees and many Canadians considering leaving…

Alberta county will no longer hire businesses with vaccination policies

Alberta’s largest and most northern county says it’s no longer working with local businesses that have a mandatory vaccination policy. Mackenzie County says businesses that…

Employers expanding equity compensation programs to attract, retain talent: survey

Nearly half (47 per cent) of employers say their workforce attrition was higher in 2021 than it was in 2020, according to a survey by…

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  • February 23, 2022 May 20, 2022
  • 09:00
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How SAP is helping employees celebrate Black History Month

SAP Canada is celebrating Black History Month with events that bring employees together to focus on their health and wellness. During the month of February,…

38% of U.S. employees increased 401(k) contributions in 2021: survey

More than a third (38 per cent) of U.S. employees increased their 401(k) contributions by an average of three per cent in 2021, according to…

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  • February 22, 2022 February 22, 2022
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Danish pension announces sanctions against Russia

A Danish defined benefit pension fund is ceasing its investments in Russian assets following recent developments in the ongoing crisis between the world’s largest nation…

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  • February 22, 2022 February 22, 2022
  • 11:30

Expert panel: How employers can help employees struggling with burnout

Workplace burnout isn’t always easy to talk about, but after living through nearly two years of the coronavirus pandemic, employers really can’t avoid it —…

AIMCo, HOOPP, IMCO, PSP join consortium acquiring Australian energy network; Caisse-backed firm acquires investment platform business

A consortium including several of Canada’s largest institutional investors is acquiring an Australian energy network. The Alberta Investment Management Corp., the Healthcare of Ontario Pension…

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  • February 22, 2022 February 28, 2022
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Ontario court refuses appeal over workers’ right to sue for wrongful dismissal in cases of chronic stress

The Ontario Court of Appeal is refusing to consider an appeal from Ontario’s Divisional Court judgement that affirmed employees’ right to sue for wrongful and…

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U.S. employers, employees divided on well-being support, voluntary benefits: survey

While 68 per cent of employers said they’ve enhanced their well-being value proposition as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, only 51 per cent of…

  • By: Staff
  • February 22, 2022 February 18, 2022
  • 09:00

Top 5 HR, pension and benefits stories of the week

A story on KPMG in Canada helping staff refresh and recharge by making every weekend a long weekend this summer took the top spot over…

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  • February 18, 2022 February 18, 2022
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Employees consider flexible hours, more sick days most important support tools: survey

Nearly a third (31 per cent) of employees believe flexible hours and more sick days are the support tools they need most from employers as…

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  • February 18, 2022 February 18, 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…