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Neil Cunningham to step down as PSP president and CEO next year

Neil Cunningham is stepping down from his role as president and chief executive officer at the Public Sector Pension Investment Board on March 31, 2023.…

  • By: Staff
  • February 15, 2022 February 14, 2022
  • 09:00

OMERS sells stake, reinvests in dermatology network; CPPIB invests in NZ investment platform

The Ontario Municipal Employees’ Retirement System is selling its interest in a group operating dermatology clinics in the U.S. The institutional investor will sell its…

  • By: Staff
  • February 15, 2022 February 14, 2022
  • 09:00

Employers, unions split on ‘right-to-disconnect’ legislation: advisory committee

An advisory group tasked with recommending how Canada should handle the right to disconnect after work hours was split on whether the country should adopt…

KPMG is turning every weekend into a long weekend for employees this summer

This summer, KPMG in Canada is helping staff refresh and recharge by making every weekend a long weekend. As the country prepares to enter the…

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University Pension Plan integrating DEI into investment strategy

The University Pension Plan is integrating diversity, equity and inclusion measures into its investment strategy. The pension plan sponsor’s responsible investing policy considers environmental, social…

  • By: Blake Wolfe
  • February 14, 2022 February 14, 2022
  • 09:00

CPPIB promising to make portfolio net zero by 2050

The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board is committing to making its portfolio net zero by 2050, but says it won’t be making any blanket divestments. The organization…

Top 5 HR, pension and benefits stories of the week

Diversity, equity and inclusion are top of mind during Black History Month, so it’s no surprise two of the top five stories over the past week…

  • By: Staff
  • February 11, 2022 February 11, 2022
  • 09:05
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Editorial: Focus on mental health a Catch-22

It’s a Catch-22, this rise in the focus on mental health. Nearly two years after the coronavirus became a household name, employers are still ramping…

Head to head: Should psychedelics be used in the treatment of mental-health conditions?

Hallucinogens like ecstasy and magic mushrooms are being used in the treatment of depression and post-traumatic stress disorder, but the risks may outweigh the benefits.…

Employers continue to highlight mental-health supports, prioritize staff well-being

Landing in the emergency room in the middle of the night was a wake-up call for Margaret Eaton. She started a new job as the…

How are pension plan sponsors approaching investments in 2022?

Nearly two years after the declaration of the global coronavirus pandemic and its subsequent impact on the worldwide economy, institutional investors are looking to the…

  • By: Blake Wolfe
  • February 11, 2022 March 11, 2022
  • 08:55

Employers building relevant financial wellness programs for both DB, DC pension members

Canadian Forest Products Ltd.’s new financial wellness program may have originated as the brainchild of its defined contribution pension plan committee, but it’s just as…

How to build a psychologically safe workplace

Making mental health and well-being the foundation of an organization’s culture wields success for employers. Well before the coronavirus pandemic put mental health in the…

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…

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…