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Bell Let’s Talk Day: Employers supporting staff amid pandemic stresses

This year, Canadian employers are marking Bell Canada’s Let’s Talk Day by addressing the ongoing coronavirus pandemic’s impact on the mental health of employees. The…

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  • January 26, 2022 January 26, 2022
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Association ending efforts to oppose N.B. pension’s move away from DB model

An eight-year legal effort to reverse a law that transformed New Brunswick’s public sector pension plan away from an indexed defined benefits model is being scrapped.…

84% of employees consider retirement plan a critical benefit: survey

The vast majority (84 per cent) of Canadian employees consider an employer-sponsored retirement plan to be a critical benefit, according to a new survey by…

  • By: Staff
  • January 25, 2022 January 26, 2022
  • 09:00

C.F. Crozier supporting employee financial wellness amid uncertain times

As Canadian employees face rising inflation and interest rates, C.F. Crozier & Associates Inc. is helping ease employees’ financial worries by offering benefits that appeal to…

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Caisse, PSP entering real estate joint ventures; CPPIB partnering with green consultancy

Ivanhoé Cambridge, the real estate arm of the Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec, is entering a new joint venture to construct multifamily rental…

  • By: Staff
  • January 25, 2022 January 25, 2022
  • 09:00

AGA Benefit Solutions acquiring J&D Benefits

Montreal’s AGA Benefit Solutions is acquiring Markham, Ont.’s J&D Benefits. AGA Benefit Solutions provides the development and administration of customized group insurance plans and specializes…

  • By: Staff
  • January 24, 2022 January 25, 2022
  • 15:00
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Survey finds 29% of Canadians are concerned about inflation’s impact on retirement savings

Nearly a third (29 per cent) of Canadians expressed concern about the impact of rising inflation on their retirement savings, according to a new survey…

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  • January 24, 2022 January 24, 2022
  • 09:00
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Using proactive drug plan design to ensure future sustainability

In 2020, Canada Life Assurance Co. saw a decrease in the number of benefits plan members making a drug claim, though the costs of those…

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Incorporating diversity, equity and inclusion in drug plan design

A growing number of organizations are moving beyond compliance to foster diversity, equity and inclusion in their workplaces. According to research, companies that have embraced…

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How the evolution of pharmacy can impact benefits plan costs

The coronavirus pandemic is demonstrating that pharmacists are a key health-care provider, with one study finding nearly 75 per cent of pharmacists have had patients who…

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Institutional investor view of cryptocurrencies improving, finds survey

Since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic, 43 per cent of institutional investors and wealth managers say they have a more positive view of cryptocurrencies,…

  • By: Staff
  • January 21, 2022 January 20, 2022
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90% of U.S. employers planning to invest more in mental-health benefits in 2022: survey

As competition to attract talent continues to heat up amid a tight labour market, the vast majority (90 per cent) of U.S. employers are planning…

  • By: Staff
  • January 21, 2022 January 20, 2022
  • 09:00

Top 5 HR, pension and benefits stories of the week

A story on the Toronto-Dominion Bank’s enhancement to its benefits offerings in 2022 with expanded family planning coverage took the top spot over the past week…

  • By: Staff
  • January 21, 2022 January 21, 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…

  • By: Staff
  • 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.…

  • By: Staff
  • 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…

  • 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
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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…