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How the CMHC closed its DC pension and returned to a DB plan

How the CMHC closed its DC pension and returned to a DB plan

The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. is having déjà vu. After closing its defined benefit plan to new members in 2013 and introducing a defined…

Women in Canada’s pension, benefits industry discuss careers, pay equity and mentorship

Women in Canada’s pension, benefits industry discuss careers, pay equity and mentorship

Women made up nearly half (47.7 per cent) of Canada’s workforce in 2016, according to figures from Statistics Canada, marking a noteworthy rise on 1976’s…

Is it time for institutional investors to consider the cannabis sector?

Is it time for institutional investors to consider the cannabis sector?

As the Canadian cannabis industry blazes a path of growth in the run-up to October’s legalization, so does the number of related publicly listed stocks…

A primer on the parliamentary report on pharmacare and its impact on the benefits industry

A primer on the parliamentary report on pharmacare and its impact on the benefits industry

Universal pharmacare is an idea that has been kicking around for decades in Canada. Yet despite numerous studies calling for a universal single-payer pharmacare program…

What are the ingredients of a successful wellness program?

What are the ingredients of a successful wellness program?

Canadian participation rates in workplace wellness programs are extremely low, with just 11 per cent of employees participating on a regular basis and 23 per…

Lessons from a workplace harassment investigation gone wrong

Lessons from a workplace harassment investigation gone wrong

Just six months after a City of Calgary employee started her job as a tractor-trailer driver, everything started to go wrong. Her foreman and indirect…

2018 Healthy Outcomes conference: Inspiring change for better health outcomes

2018 Healthy Outcomes conference: Inspiring change for better health outcomes

At Benefits Canada’s 2018 Healthy Outcomes conference in May, industry experts shared valuable insights and best practice tips for taking a tailored approach to employee…

CAA shares journey to a healthy workplace

CAA shares journey to a healthy workplace

When it comes to encouraging health and wellness, CAA doesn’t hold back. “We’re obsessed with members’ safety,” said Mara Notarfonzo, the assistant vice-president of compensation…

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  • September 7, 2018 September 13, 2019
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How HPV is causing more than just cervical cancer

How HPV is causing more than just cervical cancer

Cancers caused by the human papillomavirus are on the rise but not necessarily among the demographic groups employers might expect, a speaker told delegates at…

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  • September 7, 2018 September 13, 2019
  • 08:50
How to use online health platforms to reach decentralized workforces

How to use online health platforms to reach decentralized workforces

As workforces become more scattered, how can employers ensure they reach all of their workers through their wellness efforts? “Today’s environment is very different from…

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  • September 7, 2018 September 13, 2019
  • 08:50
Employers urged to boost tracking of obesity efforts

Employers urged to boost tracking of obesity efforts

With the productivity costs of obesity on the rise, employers need to measure how the issue is affecting them, a speaker told the audience at…

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  • September 7, 2018 September 13, 2019
  • 08:50
How health coaching can help diabetes patients

How health coaching can help diabetes patients

With diabetes on the rise, how well employees manage the chronic disease should be a concern for employers, Diana Sherifali, an associate professor at McMaster…

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  • September 7, 2018 September 13, 2019
  • 08:50
The benefits of motivational interviewing

The benefits of motivational interviewing

Motivational interviewing can be a powerful way for health coaches to improve patient outcomes, said Ann Stirling, senior director at CAREpath Inc., during her presentation…

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  • September 7, 2018 September 13, 2019
  • 08:50

Ontario continues work on infrastructure bank, target-benefit pension plan framework

In its 2024 budget on Tuesday, the Ontario government reiterated its support for a provincial infrastructure bank to leverage public sector pension investments. The bank,…

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  • March 27, 2024 March 27, 2024
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Hydro-Quebec’s $185 billion expansion plan getting institutional investor attention: report

A new $185 billion plan by Hydro-Quebec to build out increased power capacity is gaining attention from institutional investors, according to a report by Bloomberg.…

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  • March 27, 2024 March 26, 2024
  • 15:00

Employers can support different generations with flexibility, empathetic leadership: expert

Employers can support a multigenerational workforce by understanding each generations’ needs and offering flexibility and empathetic leadership, says Darryl Wright, a partner at Ernst &…

New York State Common Retirement Fund curbing oil and gas investments

The New York State Common Retirement Fund is restricting its exposure in eight integrated oil and gas companies, including divesting a portion of its investment…

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  • March 26, 2024 March 26, 2024
  • 15:00

Tim Deacon leaving Ontario Teachers’ for Sun Life Financial

Tim Deacon is leaving his role as chief financial officer at the Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan for a leadership role at another financial institution, effective…

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  • March 26, 2024 March 27, 2024
  • 15:00

CalPERS doubling down on allocations to private market assets

The California Public Employees’ Retirement System is increasing its investments in private market assets to maximize returns from its highest-performing asset classes. The pension fund…

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  • March 22, 2024 March 20, 2024
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