A longer-term approach to private equity
BlackRock Inc. is shaking up the private equity industry with a new longer-term approach to the asset class. In April, the firm announced it was…
- By: Yaelle Gang
- July 17, 2019 January 9, 2021
- 11:26
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Workplaces key sites for mental-health promotion, finds UBC study
A growing body of international evidence indicates education, prevention efforts and early intervention are critical to people’s mental health, according to a new study at the University…
- By: Alethea Spiridon
- July 17, 2019 November 12, 2020
- 10:15
Caregiver benefits for parents of ill children misunderstood, says federal review
An evaluation of a federal benefit to help parents take time off work to care for critically ill children says fewer people have used it…
- By: The Canadian Press
- July 17, 2019 November 12, 2020
- 10:00
Employers extending parental leave to new, part-time staff
About two-thirds (65 per cent) of U.S. employers are now offering parental leave for employees who’ve worked at their organizations for less than a year,…
- By: Staff
- July 17, 2019 November 12, 2020
- 09:15
Saskatchewan school support workers could strike over unused sick leave retirement benefits
Support staff for the Prairie South School Division in Moose Jaw, Sask. have voted overwhelmingly in favour of job action, up to a full withdrawal of services, when the…
- By: Martha Porado
- July 17, 2019 November 12, 2020
- 09:00
T. Rowe Price hires new vice-president of institutional sales
The Canadian branch of T. Rowe Price Inc. has appointed Jonathan Flegg as its new vice-president of institutional sales. Based in Toronto, Flegg’s role will…
- By: Staff
- July 17, 2019 January 9, 2021
- 08:57
Plan sponsors using generic substitution, co-payments to curb drug plan costs: report
Plan sponsors are increasingly adopting plan design tools to manage their drug plan costs, according to Telus Health’s annual drug trends report. It found private…
- By: Kelsey Rolfe
- July 16, 2019 November 12, 2020
- 09:15
Majority of staff value personalization in group benefits plans
The majority (80 per cent) of working Canadians reported their overall well-being would improve if their employer offered a personalized wellness program customized to their…
- By: Staff
- July 16, 2019 November 12, 2020
- 09:00
U.S. plan sponsors taking proactive steps to boost member retirement success: survey
A disconnect exists between defined contribution plan sponsors’ intentions and actions when it comes to helping employees with financial wellness, according to a new survey…
- By: Staff
- July 16, 2019 November 30, 2020
- 08:45
What investment risks remain as the cannabis market grows?
With the legalization of recreational cannabis in Canada and a patchwork of regulations governing its use in various states in the U.S., the sector’s influence…
- By: Staff
- July 15, 2019 November 12, 2020
- 15:00
U.S. likely to avoid recession but data remains weak: outlook
Central banks seem to be changing their tunes, with the Federal Reserve expected to cut rates twice before the year is out, according to Manulife…
- By: Staff
- July 15, 2019 January 9, 2021
- 14:37
Is sex addiction a disability employers must accommodate?
A Nova Scotia arbitrator has ruled that sex addiction isn’t a disability that employers must accommodate, especially where the condition doesn’t affect the employee’s ability…
- By: Julius Melnitzer
- July 15, 2019 November 12, 2020
- 09:15
Increased odds of cardiovascular disease among workers in negative environments: study
People who work in negative environments have an increased chance of developing cardiovascular disease, according to a new study published in the Journal of Environmental Research…
- By: Alethea Spiridon
- July 12, 2019 November 12, 2020
- 15:15
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…
- By: The Canadian Press
- May 22, 2026 May 21, 2026
- 15:00
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