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Capturing lithium’s investment return potential as the electric car gains ground

Capturing lithium’s investment return potential as the electric car gains ground

Rising with the growth of smartphones, lithium has been a hot material in the investment world for a few years. And many in the institutional investment…

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How will Canada Labour Code changes affect employers?

On Sept. 1, federally regulated employers will see the impact of several changes to the Canada Labour Code, including the new right for employees to…

Liberal leadership hopeful proposing basic group benefits plan for all Ontario workers

Liberal leadership hopeful proposing basic group benefits plan for all Ontario workers

Ontario Liberal leadership contender Steven Del Duca is proposing the creation of a basic group benefits package for workers in the province who are currently without one.…

  • By: Staff
  • August 14, 2019 November 12, 2020
  • 09:00
Feds urged to raise contribution limits for DC pension, RRSP savers

Feds urged to raise contribution limits for DC pension, RRSP savers

The president and chief executive officer of the C.D. Howe Institute is once again urging the federal government to raise the contribution limits for savers…

  • By: Staff
  • August 13, 2019 November 30, 2020
  • 15:30
Jordan Fremont moving to Bennett Jones

Jordan Fremont moving to Bennett Jones

Jordan Fremont is relocating his pension, benefits and executive compensation practice to Bennett Jones LLP. For the past 15 years, he’s practiced at Hicks Morley Hamilton…

  • By: Staff
  • August 13, 2019 November 30, 2020
  • 15:00
Adoption of B.C. formulary saves private drug plan $13 million: study

Adoption of B.C. formulary saves private drug plan $13 million: study

As plan sponsors continue to look for ways to control drug plan spending, a new study from the University of British Columbia shows that switching…

  • By: Sonya Felix
  • August 13, 2019 November 11, 2020
  • 09:15
Buck launching digital HR product aimed at driving behavioural change

Buck launching digital HR product aimed at driving behavioural change

Buck is launching a three-part digital human resources product that aims to help employers create a consolidated experience for their plan members, drive behavioural change…

  • By: Staff
  • August 13, 2019 November 11, 2020
  • 09:00

What is the biggest risk when it comes to investing in China?

I am optimistic about China’s medium-term economic prospects, within the context of gradually slower year-over-year growth rates. This optimism is based largely on the continuing…

Schroders names new head of Canada, SLC new head of client solutions

Schroders names new head of Canada, SLC new head of client solutions

Schroders Investment Management Ltd. is naming Michelle Skelly as its new head of Canada. Skelly joined Schroders in 2007 and has served as institutional sales…

  • By: Staff
  • August 12, 2019 November 12, 2020
  • 16:00
CSA publishes guidance for public companies on reporting climate risks

CSA publishes guidance for public companies on reporting climate risks

The Canadian Securities Administrators is releasing guidance for public companies on reporting the material risks that climate change poses to their businesses. The guidance aims to help…

  • By: Staff
  • August 12, 2019 November 12, 2020
  • 15:00
Schroders appoints Michelle Skelly as head of Canada

Schroders appoints Michelle Skelly as head of Canada

Schroders Investment Management Ltd. is naming Michelle Skelly as its new head of Canada. Skelly joined Schroders in 2007 and has served as institutional sales…

  • By: Staff
  • August 12, 2019 November 11, 2020
  • 10:31
Sun Life first insurance company to offer sustainability bond

Sun Life first insurance company to offer sustainability bond

While many financial institutions are issuing green bonds, Sun Life Financial is the first insurance company globally to issue a sustainability bond, which will cover…

  • By: Yaelle Gang
  • August 12, 2019 November 12, 2020
  • 10:25
Feds announce final changes to Canadian drug pricing regulations

Feds announce final changes to Canadian drug pricing regulations

On Friday, the federal government announced the final amendments to the Patented Medicine Prices Review Board regulations, estimating the reforms will save Canadians about $13…

  • By: Staff
  • August 12, 2019 November 12, 2020
  • 09:45

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