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Federal government introduces bill to address workplace harassment, violence

Federal government introduces bill to address workplace harassment, violence

The federal government has introduced a new bill that would amend the Canada Labour Code to address harassment and sexual violence in federally regulated workplaces. The…

  • By: Staff
  • November 7, 2017 September 13, 2019
  • 12:00
Ivanhoé Cambridge appoints managing director of India

Ivanhoé Cambridge appoints managing director of India

The Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec’s real estate arm, Ivanhoé Cambridge, has appointed Chanakya Chakravarti as managing director of India, growth markets, effective Jan. 8, 2018. In…

  • By: Staff
  • November 7, 2017 September 13, 2019
  • 11:50
Group annuity market could reach $10B over next three years: report

Group annuity market could reach $10B over next three years: report

The market for transferring pension risk could total up to $10 billion over the next three years, according to a new report from Eckler Ltd. In…

  • By: Staff
  • November 6, 2017 September 13, 2019
  • 17:32
CUPE launches campaign to reverse B.C. school district decision to cut retiree benefits

CUPE launches campaign to reverse B.C. school district decision to cut retiree benefits

The Canadian Union of Public Employees Local 561 is calling on the Coquitlam, B.C., school district to reverse its decision to cut post-retirement health benefits…

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DB pension solvency reaches highest level in 15 years: Aon Hewitt

The median solvency ratio for Canadian defined benefit plans rose to 100.7 per cent in October as equity markets continued to rally, according to Aon Hewitt’s monthly…

  • By: Staff
  • November 6, 2017 January 20, 2021
  • 14:36
Manulife Canada CEO appointed chair of LL Global board

Manulife Canada CEO appointed chair of LL Global board

Michael Doughty, president and chief executive officer of Manulife Financial Corp.’s Canadian operations, will take on the role of chair of LL Global Inc.’s board of directors for…

  • By: Staff
  • November 6, 2017 September 13, 2019
  • 14:30

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80% of Canadians want employer-provided financial education: survey

80% of Canadians want employer-provided financial education: survey

More than 80 per cent of Canadian employees would be interested in an employer-provided financial education program, according to a new survey by the Canadian…

  • By: Staff
  • November 6, 2017 September 13, 2019
  • 10:46
OMERS’ infrastructure arm ups stake in British utilities company

OMERS’ infrastructure arm ups stake in British utilities company

The infrastructure arm of the Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System is increasing its investment in Britain’s largest water company. OMERS Infrastructure is purchasing an additional 4.36 per cent…

  • By: Staff
  • November 6, 2017 September 13, 2019
  • 10:15
Pharmacy Solutions in Drug Plan Management forum photos

Pharmacy Solutions in Drug Plan Management forum photos

All of the articles from the event are available online in our special section: Pharmacy Solutions in Drug Plan Management forum. Looking for photos from…

  • By: Staff
  • November 6, 2017 September 13, 2019
  • 09:00
Smart pill bottles among new technologies emerging to boost patient outcomes

Smart pill bottles among new technologies emerging to boost patient outcomes

Through emerging options that create automated processes to address prevention and wellness and increase accountability by the patient, specialty pharmacy has the ability to deliver…

Pharmacists’ role evolving to help plans manage costs

Pharmacists’ role evolving to help plans manage costs

An aging population and a trend towards costly drugs entering the market are driving benefit plan costs higher, but pharmacists can play a key role…

Helping plan management measures ‘come alive’ for members

Helping plan management measures ‘come alive’ for members

As plan members deal with the increased complexity of benefits plans, what’s the role of pharmacies in helping them understand and navigate the various rules…

Canadians’ happiness with work-life balance, employer support increases in April: survey

Canadians’ happiness in the workplace increased to 6.8 points out of 10 in April, up slightly from 6.6 in March, according to a new survey by…

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  • April 25, 2024 April 24, 2024
  • 15:00

Young Canadian employees have lowest levels of well-being: report

Among working generations of Canadians, employees aged 20 to 29 have the lowest general well-being, reporting a score of 46.9 out of 100, according to…

  • By: Staff
  • April 25, 2024 April 24, 2024
  • 09:00

73% of OPB plan members want ESG considerations included in investment decisions: survey

Roughly seven in 10 (73 per cent) Ontario Pension Board plan members believe environmental, social and governance factors should play a critical role in the…

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  • April 25, 2024 April 24, 2024
  • 09:00

WISE Trust returns 7.9% in 2023, net assets increase to $4 billion

The Workplace Insurance and Safety Employees Trust generated a net return of 7.9 per cent in 2023, with net assets reaching $4 billion, up from…

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  • April 23, 2024 April 23, 2024
  • 15:00

Expert panel: How institutional investors are adapting to a post-pandemic global economy

Renowned American businessman and investor Charlie Munger once said, “You have to keep learning if you want to become a great investor. When the world…

Average funded ratio of Canadian DB pension plans up 7% in Q1 2024: report

The funded ratio of the average Canadian defined benefit pension plan, excluding the effect of asset smoothing, reached 124 per cent as at March 31,…

  • By: Staff
  • April 23, 2024 April 22, 2024
  • 09:00