How important are pet perks at work?
Allowing employees to bring their dogs to work could have a paw-sitive influence on morale, recruitment and retention, according to a new survey by Wellness Natural…
- By: Staff
- June 4, 2019 December 3, 2020
- 15:30
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What’s dominating CIO conversations with asset owners?
With a challenging backdrop to the current investment landscape, certain topics are continually resurfacing when chief investment officers speak with asset owners. The conversation is dominated…
- By: Staff
- June 4, 2019 January 9, 2021
- 09:00
Generation Z wants supportive managers, flexible work hours: survey
A third of generation Z measure success by manager recognition and colleague support, according to a new survey by the Workforce Institute at Kronos Inc. The survey,…
- By: Staff
- June 3, 2019 November 30, 2020
- 15:00
CLHIA withdraws compensation disclosure guideline
The Canadian Life and Health Insurance Association is withdrawing guideline G19 on advisor compensation for group benefits and retirement services. “Following extensive discussions with market players,…
- By: Alethea Spiridon
- June 3, 2019 September 16, 2019
- 09:30
A look at the role of farmland in pension portfolios
There are different ways that pension funds can think about how farmland fits within their portfolios, says Bernice Miedzinski, president of StarBridge Capital Ltd. For…
- By: Yaelle Gang
- June 3, 2019 January 9, 2021
- 09:00
How Canadian legislation is moving to solve issue of missing pension members
While there isn’t reliable data on just how many people are disconnected from their old pension plans, the federal government says the number could be…
- By: Ian Bickis, The Canadian Press
- May 31, 2019 September 16, 2019
- 15:00
Canada seeing measurable improvements in women on corporate boards: report
Four years after the Ontario Securities Commission introduced its comply-or-explain disclosure policy, Canada has seen measurable improvements in the number of women sitting on corporate…
- By: Kelsey Rolfe
- May 31, 2019 January 9, 2021
- 10:15
CPPIB challenged to divest from Chinese firms tied to abuses against Uyghurs
The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board is facing pressure to divest from companies allegedly tied to human rights abuses in China. “I have constituents of…
- By: The Canadian Press
- May 31, 2019 January 10, 2021
- 09:00
Number of working Canadians requiring time off for disability rising
Though only half (50 per cent) of Canadians have disability coverage, 68 per cent have required time off work because of a disability, according to a survey by…
- By: Staff
- May 30, 2019 September 16, 2019
- 15:20
IMCO appoints Patrick De Roy senior managing director
The Investment Management Corp. of Ontario is appointing Patrick De Roy to the newly created role of senior managing director of total portfolio and capital…
- By: Staff
- May 30, 2019 January 10, 2021
- 15:15
Ontario Teachers’ appoints six new managing directors
The Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan is appointing six new managing directors in its investment division. Maggie Fanari has been promoted to managing director of the teachers’ innovation platform…
- By: Staff
- May 30, 2019 January 10, 2021
- 15:00
North America still dominating Canadian DB plan alternative allocations
Since standard banks began to shy away from their traditional financing role after the 2008 financial crisis, institutional investors have helped maintain markets by becoming…
- By: Martha Porado
- May 30, 2019 January 10, 2021
- 10:05
B.C. government says expanding biosimilars will save nearly $100 million over three years
British Columbia is expanding its use of biosimilars, effective November 2019. The move is expected to create opportunities for new drug listings and increase current coverage for patients, according to…
- By: Alethea Spiridon
- May 30, 2019 October 12, 2022
- 09:30
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
Telus expands employee volunteer initiative amid growing focus on engagement, workplace culture
Corporate volunteering initiatives are playing a larger role as employers continue looking for ways to strengthen employee engagement, workplace culture and social purpose efforts, says…
- By: Sonya Singh
- May 27, 2026 May 25, 2026
- 09:00
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