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Adapting to an economy with globalization shifts at the CSSB

Not everyone can say they’ve spent two decades at the same organization, but Candy Wong, portfolio manager of external managers and international strategies at Manitoba’s…

What’s the impact of gender identity in determining longevity risk?

As society’s view on gender identity continues to evolve, so too does the role of gender in shaping the world. A 2023 report by the…

  • By: Blake Wolfe
  • October 10, 2025 October 7, 2025
  • 08:54

Employers looking to maintain benefits, employee productivity amid a challenging economy

In a year marked by an ongoing trade war and threats of tariffs by U.S. President Donald Trump and against a backdrop of rising costs,…

  • By: Blake Wolfe
  • October 10, 2025 October 7, 2025
  • 08:53

Q&A with the HRPA’s Sachi Kittur

The Human Resources Professionals Association’s vice-president of human experience and innovation shares insights on building future-ready teams, reimagining total rewards and creating meaningful cultural rituals.…

  • By: Sonya Singh
  • October 10, 2025 October 7, 2025
  • 08:52

More alignment needed between governments, institutional investors to fund coveted infrastructure projects: expert

A disconnect between how governments and pension funds conduct business could delay capital allocations to urgent infrastructure projects, says Sebastien Betermier, associate professor of finance…

Report finds burnout costs Canadian employers up to $28,500 per worker

Burnout is on the rise among Canadian employees, costing employers between $5,500 and $28,500 per worker each year, according to a new survey by Mental…

  • By: Staff
  • October 9, 2025 October 8, 2025
  • 09:00
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Median solvency ratio of Canadian DB plans reaches 129% in Q3 2025: report

The median solvency ratio of Canadian defined benefit pension plans reached 129 per cent at the end of the third quarter 2025, up from 126…

  • By: Staff
  • October 8, 2025 October 7, 2025
  • 15:00
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86% of U.S. employers reporting increased cancer-care costs in benefits plan: report

Nearly all (86 per cent) U.S. employers are reporting an increase in cancer care costs through their benefits plan, with a median increase of 11…

  • By: Staff
  • October 8, 2025 October 8, 2025
  • 15:00
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Breast Cancer Awareness Month: How employers can support employees through treatment and recovery

The Canadian Cancer Society estimates 30,500 women and 290 men will be diagnosed with breast cancer in 2025, with about 5,500 Canadians expected to die…

Employers relying on benefits, perks to attract, retain talent in 2026: report

Seven in 10 (71 per cent) employers say they’re concerned about meeting candidates’ salary expectations in 2026 and nearly half (46 per cent) say adding…

  • By: Staff
  • October 7, 2025 October 7, 2025
  • 15:00
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Institutional investors getting more comfortable with cryptocurrencies: report

The ongoing regulatory embrace of cryptocurrencies is generating interest in the asset class among institutional investors, according to a new report by Amundi. It found…

  • By: Staff
  • October 7, 2025 October 7, 2025
  • 11:00
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Menopause symptoms driving women out of the workforce, costing employers billions: report

One in 10 Canadian women leave the workforce due to unmanaged menopause symptoms, according to a new report from iA Financial Group. The report, based…

  • By: Staff
  • October 7, 2025 October 6, 2025
  • 09:00

Amazon enhancing employee education benefit, increasing pay for frontline workers

Amazon.com is supporting employee education by pre-paying 100 per cent of tuition, up to a yearly maximum, for college programs offered through its Career Choice…

Report finds typical DB pension plan’s funded status decreased on going concern, solvency basis in Q1 2026

The funded status of a typical Canadian defined benefit pension plan decreased on a going concern basis and solvency basis during the first quarter of…

  • By: Staff
  • April 27, 2026 April 24, 2026
  • 09:00

Caisse investing in European energy producer, Ontario Teachers’ backing U.S. mineral royalty platform

The Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec is investing in a European power producer alongside  EIG Global Energy Partners. The €450 million commitment to…

  • By: Staff
  • April 24, 2026 April 23, 2026
  • 15:00

IMCO joining global real estate network focused on climate risks

The Investment Management Corporation of Ontario recently joined the Global Real Estate Engagement Network, an industry coalition of institutional investors focused on addressing financially material…

  • By: Staff
  • April 23, 2026 April 22, 2026
  • 09:00

MrBeast employee fired after maternity leave, alleges years of harassment in new lawsuit

A former Beast Industries employee is suing MrBeast’s media production company after she was allegedly fired from her social media manager job upon returning from maternity leave…

Top 5 HR, benefits, pension and investment stories of the week

An article on Ottawa Community Housing Corp.’s benefits communication strategy was the most-read article on BenefitsCanada.com this past week. Here are the top five human…

  • By: Staff
  • April 24, 2026 April 23, 2026
  • 09:00

Expert panel: Employers rethinking compensation strategy in the AI era

In an increasingly automated world, the adoption of artificial intelligence adoption is rapidly reshaping the types and number of roles that organizations seek. AI is…