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European Central Bank unveils new help for economy

The European Central Bank on Thursday delivered a new blast of monetary stimulus to help the economy in the face of uncertainties like the U.S.-China…

Ferrovial appeals decision on sale of stake in 407 toll highway to CPPIB

Ferrovial appeals decision on sale of stake in 407 toll highway to CPPIB

Spanish multinational Ferrovial S.A. is appealing an Ontario Superior Court decision that cleared the way for SNC-Lavalin Group Inc. to proceed with the $3.25-billion sale…

Prescription drug costs for Canadian public plans hit $11.4 billion in 2017/18: report

Prescription drug costs for Canadian public plans hit $11.4 billion in 2017/18: report

Prescription drug costs for public drug plans covering most of Canada increased 7.4 per cent in 2017/18 to reach $11.4 billion, according to a new…

  • By: Staff
  • September 12, 2019 November 12, 2020
  • 09:00
Survey finds 28% of Canadian men fear talking about mental health at work

Survey finds 28% of Canadian men fear talking about mental health at work

One in four (28 per cent) Canadian men fear their job could be at risk if they discussed their mental health at work, according to…

  • By: Staff
  • September 11, 2019 November 12, 2020
  • 15:45
Blue Pier retirement plan appointing Brian Mills to board

Blue Pier retirement plan appointing Brian Mills to board

Blue Pier Administration Corp. is appointing Brian Mills to the board of trustees of its retirement plan. “Brian brings to the board a wealth of…

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  • September 11, 2019 November 11, 2020
  • 15:00

CPPIB to open San Francisco office, hires head of VC funds

The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board is opening an office in San Francisco. The new location is the CPPIB’s second U.S. office, after New York…

  • By: Staff
  • September 11, 2019 January 6, 2021
  • 09:14
Manulife launches wellness app for Canadian group benefits plan members

Manulife launches wellness app for Canadian group benefits plan members

Manulife Financial Corp. is rolling out its Vitality health and wellness app to all its group benefits plan members after initially launching it with its…

CPPIB opening San Francisco office, hiring head of VC funds

CPPIB opening San Francisco office, hiring head of VC funds

The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board is opening an office in San Francisco. The new location is the CPPIB’s second U.S. office, after New York City, and its ninth worldwide.…

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  • September 10, 2019 November 12, 2020
  • 15:30
Hackers steal US$4.2 million from Oklahoma police retirement plan

Hackers steal US$4.2 million from Oklahoma police retirement plan

The Oklahoma Law Enforcement Retirement System was the victim of a cybercrime, with computer hackers stealing $4.2 million in funds. The OLERS, a benefits and pension…

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  • September 10, 2019 November 12, 2020
  • 15:15
Brian Gibson appointed new chair of IMCO board

Brian Gibson appointed new chair of IMCO board

The provincial government has appointed Brian Gibson as the new chair of the Investment Management Corp. of Ontario’s board of directors, effective immediately. Gibson is…

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  • September 10, 2019 November 11, 2020
  • 15:00
Demands of elder caregiving impacting employees: study

Demands of elder caregiving impacting employees: study

Working Canadians are negatively impacted by the demands of caring for an elderly relative, according to a new study from Ryerson University. Michael Halinski, assistant…

Sun Life partnering with EQ Care to launch virtual medical evaluation service

Sun Life partnering with EQ Care to launch virtual medical evaluation service

Sun Life is launching Equinoxe LifeCare’s virtual medical evaluation services to help plan sponsors with disability management. The service allows plan members and their dependants to connect with virtual…

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  • September 9, 2019 November 12, 2020
  • 16:00
Ottawa paid $75M for veterans’ cannabis last year, could pay $100M this year

Ottawa paid $75M for veterans’ cannabis last year, could pay $100M this year

The federal government’s effort to rein in the cost of reimbursing veterans for their medical marijuana appears to have failed as new figures show Ottawa…

Caisse invests up to €300 million in European data centre operator, CPPIB sells Amitra Capital

The Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec is among a group of investors providing up to €750 million in financing to Vantage Data Centers.…

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  • May 17, 2024 May 17, 2024
  • 14:25

CGI Group promoting mental-health support through leadership tool, employee recognition

CGI Group Inc. is promoting Mental Health Awareness Month for employees through multiple initiatives, including an event to share experiences and a new leadership tool.…

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

An article on the value that deferred profit-sharing plans can offer to small- and medium-sized employers was the most-read article on Benefits Canada.com this week.…

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  • May 17, 2024 May 16, 2024
  • 09:00

Funding limitations in private markets push co-investment deals: report

Amid a challenging private market fundraising landscape, the flow of co-investment deals increased dramatically in 2023, according to a report by alternative investment management and…

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  • May 16, 2024 May 15, 2024
  • 11:00

Reliance on premium technology stocks limiting diversification for institutional investors: expert

Institutional investors are limiting portfolio diversification through overexposure to a selected group of U.S. technology stocks, says Alec Murray, senior vice-president and head of equity…

BCI sells $1 billion worth of private equity holdings to investment firm

The British Columbia Investment Management Corp. is selling more than US$1 billion worth of private equity funds to Ardian, a France-based independent private equity investment…

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  • May 15, 2024 May 15, 2024
  • 15:00