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PSP Investments selling stake in Advisor Group

The Public Sector Pension Investment Board, alongside private equity firm Lightyear Capital, is selling Advisor Group Inc. to Reverence Capital Partners. After the transaction closes in…

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

NEI appoints John Bai vice-president and CIO

John Bai is joining NEI Investments and Aviso Wealth Inc. as vice-president and chief investment officer. In the new role, he’ll handle the strategic direction…

  • By: Staff
  • May 10, 2019 January 10, 2021
  • 15:00
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How Husky Energy included active members in its DB plan annuitization

With a defined benefit plan closed since 1991, Husky Energy Inc. was facing a dilemma. It wanted to annuitize the plan but had active members…

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Fiera Capital and Natixis entering strategic partnership

Fiera Capital Corp. and Natixis Investment Managers are entering a long-term strategic partnership that will establish Fiera Capital as Natixis’ preferred Canadian distribution platform. Through the…

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

Foodora couriers attempting to unionize for better pay, benefits

Foodora couriers are leading an effort to join the Canadian Union of Postal Workers to negotiate with their employer for fairer pay and basic benefits. The Justice for Foodora…

U.S. employers offering more diverse vacation options: survey

Employers are offering more innovative ways for workers to take time off, according to a survey  by the International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans. The…

  • By: Staff
  • May 10, 2019 December 3, 2020
  • 09:30

Empire Life appoints VP of group solutions, Canada Life names chief digital officer

The Empire Life Insurance Co. is appointing Michael Perry as senior vice-president of  group solutions. In 2016, Perry joined Empire Life as vice-president of group product…

  • By: Staff
  • May 10, 2019 December 3, 2020
  • 09:29
Calgary unions decry city councillor’s pension review proposal

Calgary unions decry city councillor’s pension review proposal

While a Calgary councillor’s proposal to review all municipal pensions was passed to a city committee for further study in late April, local unions are still…

Editorial: Employers, flex your flexible working muscles

Today’s modern world is constantly shifting, piling more and more layers on for people attempting to juggle, and balance, the responsibilities of work and life. Since…

Head to head: Is there a place for OCIOs in DC pension plans?

Head to head: Is there a place for OCIOs in DC pension plans?

An outsourced chief investment officer provides external expertise that can ease the minds of plan sponsors overwhelmed by pension management decisions. While the services have…

  • By: Staff
  • May 10, 2019 March 6, 2021
  • 08:59
How Husky Energy included active members in its DB plan annuitization

How Husky Energy included active members in its DB plan annuitization

With a defined benefit plan closed since 1991, Husky Energy Inc. was facing a dilemma. It wanted to annuitize the plan but had active members…

2019 CAP Member Survey: Helping each generation on their retirement journey

2019 CAP Member Survey: Helping each generation on their retirement journey

Though more than half of Canadian capital accumulation plan members feel financially prepared for retirement, there’s a distinct difference across generations. Given their proximity to…

2019 Top 40 Money Managers Report: Investment lessons for DC plans from their DB parents

2019 Top 40 Money Managers Report: Investment lessons for DC plans from their DB parents

While defined benefit plans are traditionally known for their paternalism, defined contribution pensions represent the next generation. Learning from their parents’ years of investment experience,…

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