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House passes bill to help workers with retirement savings

House passes bill to help workers with retirement savings

The House overwhelmingly approved a bill Thursday to promote retirement security by making it easier for small businesses and other companies to offer retirement plans.…

Employers must shape workplace culture to fit preferences of younger generations: survey

More than four out of five (83 per cent) Canadian workers are satisfied with their work, according to a study on the Canadian workplace by office supplies,…

  • By: Staff
  • May 24, 2019 November 30, 2020
  • 13:15

Is alternative data about to hit mainstream investing?

Though data has been a buzzword in the investment world for years, new and unique types of data have the potential to add value to both quantitative…

  • By: Staff
  • May 24, 2019 January 10, 2021
  • 09:15
Pension model of future must find common ground between DB, DC: report

Pension model of future must find common ground between DB, DC: report

The Canadian pension industry must go beyond the defined benefit versus defined contribution debate and focus on the model of the future, according to a…

  • By: Staff
  • May 24, 2019 September 19, 2019
  • 09:00

To raise workplace productivity, turn the thermostat up: study

A new study linking gender and responses to temperature could have an impact on workplace productivity. The study, which was published in the German-based, peer-reviewed scientific…

  • By: Staff
  • May 23, 2019 November 30, 2020
  • 15:45
WSIB appoints special advisors to review operations, best practices

WSIB appoints special advisors to review operations, best practices

The Ontario government is launching a review of the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board to ensure the province’s employees and their families remain supported and protected…

  • By: Staff
  • May 23, 2019 September 17, 2019
  • 15:00

Caisse to supply Medavie with $75M to further strategic objectives

La Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec is contributing $75 million in the form of a subordinated private debt to Medavie Inc. Medavie operates Medavie Blue…

  • By: Staff
  • May 23, 2019 January 10, 2021
  • 10:01

Study shows workplace wellness programs don’t provide measurable outcomes

Workplace wellness programs don’t provide employees with significant measurable outcomes, according to a new study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association. The study,…

  • By: Staff
  • May 23, 2019 November 30, 2020
  • 09:00
Mercer Canada appoints new wealth practice heads

Mercer Canada appoints new wealth practice heads

Mercer Canada has appointed new heads for its wealth practices in Toronto and Quebec. Todd Nelson is the firm’s new wealth leader for its Toronto…

  • By: Staff
  • May 22, 2019 September 19, 2019
  • 15:00

NFL makes moves to address player mental health, pain management

The National Football League and the NFL Players Association are putting more resources in place for players’ pain management and behavioural health through new union agreements.…

  • By: Staff
  • May 22, 2019 November 30, 2020
  • 09:55
Pension industry welcomes clarity around electronic communications

Pension industry welcomes clarity around electronic communications

Plan administrators are welcoming the increased clarity accompanying the amendment of Ontario’s Pension Benefits Act to allow for the electronic designation of beneficiaries and the re-issue…

U of T Asset Management’s pension portfolio returns negative 1.6% in 2018

In a challenging year for global equity markets, with fixed income returns below average, the University of Toronto Asset Management Corp.’s pension portfolio returned a…

  • By: Staff
  • May 21, 2019 January 10, 2021
  • 15:15

Fear of speaking up can lead to employee mental-health issues: survey

The majority of U.S. employees feel they can’t share an idea, opinion or concern at work due to a fear of disrupting their role at…

  • By: Staff
  • May 21, 2019 November 30, 2020
  • 15:00

Caisse invests in U.S. fibre optics firm, Brazil-based power transmission platform

The Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec is participating in a deal that will contribute an additional US$100 million to a U.S.-based fibre optics…

  • By: Staff
  • May 27, 2026 May 26, 2026
  • 15:00

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…

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…

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