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2025 Alternative Investment Conference: Investing at a breakpoint in economic history

The world is riding a shockwave set in motion by the transition to a data-driven economy and into the new age of machine knowledge capital,…

2025 Alternative Investment Conference: Continuation fund transactions increasing amid volatile market landscape

The continuation fund model is a balanced response to open market uncertainty alongside high interest rates and volatility, according to Paul Smith, a partner at…

2025 Alternative Investment Conference: City of Montreal finding sweet spot with exposure to alternative assets

A desire to diversify a heavy public equities portfolio led Montreal’s municipal pension plan sponsor to look more closely at alternative assets. Before the global…

2025 Alternative Investment Conference: Panel: Sustainable investment demand based in effective risk management process

The basis of sustainable investing relies on risk management and understanding long-term opportunities, said Bertrand Millot (pictured left), head of sustainability at the Caisse de…

Saskatchewan Pension Plan appointing Chad Hilton as CEO

The Saskatchewan Pension Plan is appointing Chad Hilton as chief executive officer, effective Oct. 20. Hilton brings more than 20 years of progressive leadership experience…

  • By: Staff
  • October 1, 2025 October 1, 2025
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Canadian financial institutions prepared for immediate climate risk impact, but more long-term planning needed: report

Canadian financial institutions appear ready to absorb projected potential losses from physical and transition risks caused by climate change, according to a new report by…

  • By: Staff
  • October 1, 2025 September 29, 2025
  • 15:00

Canadian employees link life insurance to improved mental well-being: report

Nearly nine in 10 (89 per cent) Canadians with life insurance say it supports their mental well-being, particularly by providing peace of mind that their…

  • By: Staff
  • October 1, 2025 October 2, 2025
  • 09:00

Decumulation shift: Canadian retirees withdrawing less from workplace plans in recent years, says expert

While Canadian retirees have a good understanding of longevity risk, in recent years, many are withdrawing less income from their workplace retirement savings plans, says…

  • By: Blake Wolfe
  • October 1, 2025 September 30, 2025
  • 09:00
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CPP Investments CEO encouraged by domestic policies attracting global investment

Canada can attract more institutional capital due to its stable, predictable and transparent market, said John Graham, chief executive officer at CPP Investments. During a…

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Average DB pension plan portfolio returns 0.8% in July: report

A representative defined benefit pension plan portfolio returned 0.8 per cent during the month of July due to a positive result from equities, according to…

  • By: Staff
  • September 30, 2025 September 26, 2025
  • 11:00

Truth and Reconciliation at work: Inside the NWMO’s path to meaningful change

At the Nuclear Waste Management Organization, truth and reconciliation isn’t a side project, it’s a core value, says Alicia Flynn, the organization’s human resources manager.…

  • By: Sonya Singh
  • September 30, 2025 September 29, 2025
  • 09:00

Truth and Reconciliation: Amazon engaging, educating employees through ERG, internal channels

Amazon Canada is marking the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation tomorrow by promoting awareness and engaging with workers on the topic through its company…

  • By: Blake Wolfe
  • September 29, 2025 September 26, 2025
  • 09:00
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Canadian employers project 3.11% increase to average base pay in 2026: report

Canadian employers are projecting a 3.11 per cent increase in average base salaries for non-unionized workers in Canada for 2026, reflecting a continued slowdown in…

  • By: Staff
  • September 29, 2025 September 29, 2025
  • 09:00

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…