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Value of assets in trusteed pension funds rises 6.6% in 2020 to $2.22 trillion: StatsCan

The value of assets held by Canadian trusteed pension funds increased to $2.2 trillion in the fourth quarter of 2020, according to new data from…

  • By: Staff
  • June 28, 2021 June 28, 2021
  • 09:00

Employees unsure whether employer provides substance abuse resources

An equal percentage of Canadian employees said their employer does (27 per cent) or doesn’t (27 per cent) provide resources to help those experiencing challenges…

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  • June 25, 2021 June 24, 2021
  • 15:00

Meet the judges of the 2021 Workplace Benefits Awards

With the 2021 Workplace Benefits Awards’ nomination process drawing to a close in a couple of weeks, Benefits Canada is pleased to announce this year’s…

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  • June 25, 2021 June 24, 2021
  • 09:00

Working for organization that values DEI issues important for 71% of employees: survey

The majority (71 per cent) of employees said it’s important to them to work for an organization that values diversity and is equitable and inclusive,…

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American Express moving to hybrid work model post-pandemic

American Express Co. is the latest employer moving to a hybrid work model post-coronavirus pandemic. In an internal memo, Stephen J. Squeri, chairman and chief…

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Three employers joining CAAT’s DBplus pension

The New Digital Research Infrastructure Organization, the Ontario Dental Association and its subsidiary Accerta are joining the Colleges of Applied Arts and Technology’s DBplus pension plan.…

Millennials, gen-Xers hit hardest financially during pandemic: survey

The coronavirus pandemic is financially impacting generation Z, millennials, generation X and baby boomers differently. Canadians from the millennial (22 per cent) and gen-X (25…

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  • June 24, 2021 June 24, 2021
  • 09:00
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Transfer of assets to N.B.’s unclaimed property program could reduce burden on pension plans

The Association for Canadian Pension Management is urging New Brunswick’s Financial and Consumer Services Commission to ensure unclaimed entitlements from ongoing pension plans are eligible…

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  • June 23, 2021 June 23, 2021
  • 15:00
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PIAC warns of ‘unintended consequences’ of pension super-priority bill

There could be “unintended consequences” if a bill conferring preferred creditor status to defined benefit pension plan members during bankruptcies passes through Canada’s House of Commons,…

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  • June 23, 2021 June 24, 2021
  • 13:00

Remote work, employee retention key issues for post-pandemic workplaces: surveys

In an effort to retain employees post-coronavirus pandemic, employers across the country are embracing remote working and signalling it’s here to stay, according to a…

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  • June 23, 2021 June 23, 2021
  • 09:00

Sounding Board: Chiropractic care more vital than ever

There’s a raging epidemic underway in Canada that receives very little attention, despite its devastating impacts. It wreaks havoc on people’s health, fuels the opioid…

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Amazon launching employee health programs in Canada

Amazon.com Inc. is launching a digital health-care platform for its Canadian employees. The My Wellbeing platform provides employees with access to a range of health-care…

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
  • 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…

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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…