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Q&A with Purolator’s Anna Manocchio

Purolator Inc.’s senior director of total rewards and human resources technology talks mental-health leadership, return to the workplace and the benefits of time outdoors. Q:…

  • By: Blake Wolfe
  • November 19, 2021 December 13, 2021
  • 08:49

HOOPP buys shares in P&C insurance company, Caisse invests in private equity fund

The Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan and Swiss Re Investments Holding Co. Ltd. are purchasing common shares in a Canadian property and casualty insurance company…

  • By: Staff
  • November 18, 2021 November 18, 2021
  • 15:00

Canadian investors less skeptical of corporate ESG than global average: survey

Nearly three-quarters (72 per cent) of Canadian institutional investors don’t believe companies can be trusted to achieve their stated environmental, social and governance commitments, according…

  • By: Staff
  • November 18, 2021 November 18, 2021
  • 11:55

Group of DB pension plans release educational video for financial literacy month

To celebrate Financial Literacy Month, a consortium of public sector defined benefit pension plan sponsors are releasing an informational video designed to educate their plan members…

  • By: Staff
  • November 18, 2021 November 18, 2021
  • 10:30

Employers enhancing meaningful benefits offerings to attract, keep top talent

Many companies used to boast about their modern offices with gyms, fully-stocked kitchens and even bowling alleys. But when the coronavirus pandemic hit, sharing a…

Scotiabank increasing mental-health coverage, providing leadership training

Scotiabank is increasing its focus on mental health through expanded benefits coverage and additional training for employees in leadership roles. Beginning April 1, 2022, all…

  • By: Blake Wolfe
  • November 18, 2021 November 18, 2021
  • 09:00

Ohio retirement fund suing Facebook over investment loss

Ohio’s largest public employee pension fund is suing Facebook — now known as Meta — alleging that it broke U.S. federal securities law by purposely misleading…

Sounding Board: How institutional investors can manage the physical risks of climate change

With recent deadly heat waves and wild fires ravaging Canada’s west coast and large-scale flooding in the east, who can ignore the growing risk of…

Remote, hybrid or in-office work? Marketing agency lets staff decide

Fuse Create is adopting a hybrid work policy and leaving the decision to continue working from home or return to the office entirely up to…

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Employers see retirement benefits as top attraction, retention tool: survey

A majority of Canadian employers believe providing workplace retirement savings plans can improve employee attraction and retention, according to a survey by Maru Group Ltd.…

ACPM urging Retraite Québec to address recovery measures timing in draft pension amendment

The Association of Canadian Pension Management is calling on Retraite Québec to review its draft amendment of a regulation governing supplemental pension plans. In a…

  • By: Staff
  • November 16, 2021 November 16, 2021
  • 15:00
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CPPIB investing in commercial real estate in Mumbai and Birmingham

The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board and Phoenix Mills Ltd. are forming a joint venture to develop an office-led, mixed-use building in Mumbai. The Canadian…

  • By: Staff
  • November 16, 2021 November 16, 2021
  • 09:00

Small businesses increasing wages, benefits to attract talent: survey

Almost half (46 per cent) of small businesses that are currently experiencing hiring difficulties have increased wages, while 27 per cent have increased benefits and…

  • By: Staff
  • November 16, 2021 November 15, 2021
  • 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…

  • 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…