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Institutional investors urging Congress to vote down CUSMA, citing effect on drug prices

Institutional investors urging Congress to vote down CUSMA, citing effect on drug prices

A group of institutional investors representing more than US$500 billion is calling on the U.S. Congress to vote down the Canada-United States-Mexico trade agreement to…

  • By: Kelsey Rolfe
  • September 23, 2019 November 12, 2020
  • 09:45
UBC Investment Management Trust appoints Dawn Jia as CEO

UBC Investment Management Trust appoints Dawn Jia as CEO

The University of British Columbia Investment Management Trust Inc. has appointed Dawn Jia as its president and chief executive officer, effective Sept. 13, 2019. In her…

  • By: Staff
  • September 20, 2019 November 12, 2020
  • 15:15
Mississauga’s new canine employee helps firefighters talk mental health

Mississauga’s new canine employee helps firefighters talk mental health

The City of Mississauga’s newest employee, Ajax the two-year-old golden labrador retriever, is dogged in his pursuit of better mental health for emergency services personnel.…

  • By: Kelsey Rolfe
  • September 20, 2019 November 12, 2020
  • 09:30
PIAC calling for tighter link to asset allocation for PfAD in B.C. solvency funding framework

PIAC calling for tighter link to asset allocation for PfAD in B.C. solvency funding framework

While the Pension Investment Association of Canada is generally supportive of British Columbia’s proposed solvency funding framework, when it comes to requirements around funding the…

  • By: Staff
  • September 20, 2019 November 12, 2020
  • 09:23
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PIAC calling for tighter link to asset allocation for PfAD in proposed B.C. pension solvency funding framework

While the Pension Investment Association of Canada is generally supportive of British Columbia’s proposed solvency funding framework, when it comes to requirements around funding the…

  • By: Staff
  • September 20, 2019 January 6, 2021
  • 09:19
What’s the role of the proxy advisor as rules shift?

What’s the role of the proxy advisor as rules shift?

As the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission moves to increase its oversight over proxy voting advisory firms, Horizons ETFs is evolving its proxy voting policies to take on…

Dawn Jia appointed as president, CEO of UBC Investment Management Trust

One of Canada’s largest university investment offices, UBC Investment Management Trust, has appointed Dawn Jia as its president and chief executive officer effective Sept. 13,…

  • By: Staff
  • September 19, 2019 January 6, 2021
  • 16:34
BCI, Caisse, Ontario Teachers’ to implement steps promoting diversity and inclusion

BCI, Caisse, Ontario Teachers’ to implement steps promoting diversity and inclusion

The British Columbia Investment Management Corp., the Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec and the Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan are among 42 global firms…

  • By: Staff
  • September 19, 2019 November 11, 2020
  • 15:15
Liberals promising tax-free parental benefits, increased CPP survivor’s benefit

Liberals promising tax-free parental benefits, increased CPP survivor’s benefit

The Liberal Party announced a number of campaign promises this week, including making maternity and parental benefits tax-free, introducing a 15-week leave for adoptive parents, strengthening…

  • By: Staff
  • September 19, 2019 November 30, 2020
  • 15:00
Why institutional investors should consider private infrastructure projects

Why institutional investors should consider private infrastructure projects

As the gap continues to widen between required infrastructure spending and actual dedicated funds, according to the G20, private infrastructure projects represent a strong opportunity for…

  • By: Kelsey Rolfe
  • September 19, 2019 November 12, 2020
  • 10:00
CPPIB invests in Indonesian toll road, Caisse in job website, OMERS in restaurant technology

CPPIB invests in Indonesian toll road, Caisse in job website, OMERS in restaurant technology

The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board is making its first infrastructure investment in Indonesia, with the acquisition of a 45 per cent interest in PT Lintas Marga Sedaya, the…

  • By: Staff
  • September 19, 2019 November 12, 2020
  • 09:45

Health benefits a sticking point in contract talks between GM, union

Contract talks between the United Auto Workers and General Motors Company showed some signs of progress this week as a strike by more than 49,000…

University of California pension fund to dump fossil fuel investments

University of California pension fund to dump fossil fuel investments

The University of California is dumping fossil fuel investments from its nearly $84 billion pension and endowment funds, calling them a financial risk. An opinion article…

Ontario DB plans’ average solvency ratio drops to 122% in Q1 2026: FSRA

Defined benefit pension plans in Ontario reported a median solvency ratio of 122 per cent during the first quarter of 2026, according to a new…

  • By: Staff
  • May 25, 2026 May 22, 2026
  • 15:00

CPP Investments returns 7.8% for fiscal 2026, net assets total $793.3 billion

CPP Investments is reporting a return of 7.8 per cent for its 2026 fiscal year. The results helped increase its net assets to $793.3 billion…

Equities market faces geopolitical volatility, questions around AI growth: report

While the global equities market recorded positive returns in the first quarter of 2026, a rebound seen in April was driven by only a few…

  • By: Staff
  • May 21, 2026 May 20, 2026
  • 11:00

Canada Life acquiring disability management provider Santé Circle Health

Canada Life Assurance Co. is acquiring Santé Circle Health, a provider of disability management and occupational health services. Santé Circle Health’s capabilities complement Canada Life’s…

  • By: Staff
  • May 26, 2026 May 25, 2026
  • 15:00

National Institute on Ageing’s Pension Centre of Excellence welcomes new member organizations during symposium

The National Institute on Ageing at Toronto Metropolitan University’s Pension Centre of Excellence is welcoming four new member organizations following its third symposium last week.…

  • By: Staff
  • May 26, 2026 May 25, 2026
  • 09:00

61% of Canadian employees working while unwell: survey

Six in 10 (61 per cent) Canadian workers report showing up while mentally or physically unwell at least once a week, according to the latest…

  • By: Staff
  • May 25, 2026 May 22, 2026
  • 09:00