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Workplace pension membership could boost returns on other investments: Stats Can

Workplace pension membership could boost returns on other investments: Stats Can

Belonging to an employer-sponsored pension plan can help boost returns on workers’ outside investments, according to new research by Statistics Canada. Although previous research examined…

  • By: Staff
  • January 15, 2019 September 13, 2019
  • 15:30
Overpaid workers will only pay back ‘net’ amounts under proposed new tax rules

Overpaid workers will only pay back ‘net’ amounts under proposed new tax rules

The federal government says it’s preparing to address one of the key tax issues that has caused massive headaches for government employees overpaid by its…

Slow progress increasing women on corporate boards, MSCI report

Progress increasing women on corporate boards in 2018 has been slow, with women holding 17.9 per cent of all directorships at MSCI ACWI index companies…

  • By: Staff
  • January 15, 2019 January 12, 2021
  • 10:19
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Pension legislation should balance DB sustainability with pension promise: CIA

Any modifications to federal pension legislation should encourage plan sponsors to continue offering defined benefit pension plans, while helping them fulfil their pension promises to plan members,…

  • By: Jann Lee
  • January 15, 2019 January 12, 2021
  • 10:05

PSP takes majority stake in Australian farm business

The Public Sector Pension Investment Board is taking on a majority stake in B.F.B. Pty Ltd., an Australia-based agricultural business. Currently, BFB has taken on more…

  • By: Staff
  • January 15, 2019 January 12, 2021
  • 10:02
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Taking the North American economy’s temperature

For those worried the cycle is about the turn, it’s important to consider that there is no established length for a market cycle, said Avery…

Northwest Territories considering legislated domestic violence leave

Northwest Territories considering legislated domestic violence leave

The Northwest Territories is considering adding domestic violence leave legislation to its Employment Standards Act. “We have not yet determined what a potential domestic violence leave provision…

A third of Canadians not confident about retirement savings goals: survey

A third of Canadians not confident about retirement savings goals: survey

More than a third of Canadians aren’t confident they’ll reach their financial goal for retirement, according to a new survey by the Royal Bank of Canada. The…

  • By: Staff
  • January 14, 2019 September 13, 2019
  • 15:30
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The ESG of technology

With technology disrupting various industries, the opportunities are clear. But how can companies ensure they’re adopting new technology responsibly, while minimizing risks? A  paper published…

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ESG move to mainstream boosts demand for data: report

While there aren’t consistent definitions around the inclusion of environmental, social and governance issues in investing, factoring them into the investment process is now mainstream, which is increasing the…

  • By: Staff
  • January 14, 2019 January 12, 2021
  • 10:48
Majority of Canadians agree on single-payer pharmacare system: report

Majority of Canadians agree on single-payer pharmacare system: report

A majority of Canadians, health-care providers, labour organizations and employers agree a national single-payer system is an idea whose time has come, according to a…

  • By: Staff
  • January 14, 2019 September 13, 2019
  • 10:00
Cannabis boom brings recruitment challenges for employers

Cannabis boom brings recruitment challenges for employers

As the cannabis industry rapidly grows, employers in the sector are feeling overwhelmed with the sheer volume of employees they need to recruit. A network for…

  • By: Jann Lee
  • January 14, 2019 September 13, 2019
  • 09:30
DB pension plans contributing billions to U.S. economy: report

DB pension plans contributing billions to U.S. economy: report

While a defined benefit pension plan’s main goal is to provide steady income for retirees, in doing so they also provide substantial benefits to local, state…

  • By: Staff
  • January 14, 2019 September 13, 2019
  • 09:00

Average Canadian DB pension plan returns 3.6% in Q1 2024: reports

The average Canadian defined benefit pension plan posted a median return of 3.6 per cent in the first quarter of 2024, according to a new…

  • By: Staff
  • May 6, 2024 May 6, 2024
  • 15:00

Employers can support workers’ mental health with digital toolkits, adequate coverage: expert

This Mental Health Week and beyond, employers can support employee mental health using digital toolkits, mental-health coaching and by providing adequate coverage, says Marie-Chantal Côtè, senior…

Canada Life facing gov’t financial sanctions following delayed benefits access for public employees

The federal government has begun imposing financial sanctions on the Canada Life Assurance Co. after months of outcry from public servants, retirees and their families who…

  • By: Staff
  • May 3, 2024 May 3, 2024
  • 15:00

ESG standards helping institutional investors realize positive annualized returns: study

Environmental, social and governance standards have helped investors generate positive annualized returns, with environmental investments leading the pack globally, according to a new study from…

  • By: Staff
  • May 3, 2024 May 3, 2024
  • 15:00

CPPIB sells 2.78% stake in India logistics firm

The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board is selling 2.78 per cent of its stake in India-based supply chain and logistics operator Delhivery Ltd. The total…

  • By: Staff
  • May 1, 2024 May 1, 2024
  • 15:00

Funded ratio of 100 largest U.S. corporate DB pension plans declines to 98.4% in fiscal 2023: report

The funded ratio of U.S. corporate defined benefit pension plans declined to 98.5 per cent in fiscal 2023 from 99.4 per cent in 2022, according…

  • By: Staff
  • May 1, 2024 April 30, 2024
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