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Snags continue as investors watch Brexit deal developments

As the Brexit deadline of March 29 inches closer, markets remain uncertain about a resolution to the situation between the U.K. and the European Union.…

Majority of Canadian employers expecting HR disruption ahead: study

Majority of Canadian employers expecting HR disruption ahead: study

Three-quarters (77 per cent) of Canadian executives predict significant disruption in human resources in the next three years, according to Mercer’s 2019 global talent trends…

  • By: Staff
  • February 27, 2019 September 13, 2019
  • 09:00
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Canada lagging behind on ‘say on pay’

While more shareholders have been putting their foot down on excessive chief executive officer pay, not enough progress has been made, according to a new…

  • By: Yaelle Gang
  • February 27, 2019 January 12, 2021
  • 08:28
Walmart Canada launches education assistance program for staff

Walmart Canada launches education assistance program for staff

Walmart Canada is launching an education assistance program for employees and their eligible family members. The company has partnered with Humber College and its network of educational partners…

  • By: Staff
  • February 26, 2019 September 13, 2019
  • 15:45
Reformulary Group partners with Great-West Life

Reformulary Group partners with Great-West Life

Reformulary Group has signed an agreement with the Great-West Life Assurance Co. to make its managed formulary available to the insurer’s plan sponsors. The formulary was…

  • By: Staff
  • February 26, 2019 September 13, 2019
  • 15:30
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Pension plans just one component in transition to lower carbon economy, says PIAC

While Canada’s public and private pension plans are a vital player in the transition to a lower carbon economy, they’re only one component, with other…

  • By: Staff
  • February 26, 2019 January 12, 2021
  • 15:15
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University staff, founders’ members vote in favour of new university pension plan

Staff at Queen’s University, the University of Guelph, the University of Toronto and members of the United Steelworkers union have voted in favour of setting…

  • By: Yaelle Gang
  • February 26, 2019 January 12, 2021
  • 11:29

Institutional ETF themes to watch in 2019

While the bull market may not be over, more headwinds are on the way for U.S. equity markets over the next year — one of…

Institutional ETF themes to watch in 2019

Institutional ETF themes to watch in 2019

While the bull market may not be over, more headwinds are on the way for U.S. equity markets over the next year — one of…

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OMERS posts 2.3% return for 2018

The Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System posted a 2.3 per cent return for 2018, pulling in $2.2 billion. In 2017, the fund saw a return…

  • By: Staff
  • February 26, 2019 January 12, 2021
  • 07:52
Some disabled veterans to get less cash under Liberal plan: budget watchdog

Some disabled veterans to get less cash under Liberal plan: budget watchdog

The Trudeau government faced fresh fire over its treatment of disabled veterans last week after a new analysis by Parliament’s budgetary watchdog found an incoming system of…

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Impact investing in public equities on the rise in Canada: report

From the end of 2015 to the end of 2017, impact investing in Canada has grown by 81 per cent, representing $14.75 billion, according to a new…

  • By: Staff
  • February 25, 2019 January 12, 2021
  • 11:04
Sounding board: How to foster emotionally satisfied and productive employees

Sounding board: How to foster emotionally satisfied and productive employees

Typically, workplace culture has been left in the hands of human resources departments. It’s their job to make sure employees are happy and engaged, right?…

  • By: Heidi Holmes
  • February 25, 2019 September 13, 2019
  • 09:00

SHEPP appointing Paula Potter as CEO

The Saskatchewan Healthcare Employees’ Pension Plan is appointing Paula Potter as chief executive officer, effective July 1, 2026. She steps into the CEO role with…

  • By: Staff
  • May 29, 2026 May 28, 2026
  • 15:00

UPP reporting 5.2% investment return in 2025, net assets reach $13.5 billion

The University Pension Plan of Ontario is reporting a 5.2 per cent total fund net return for the year, pushing its net assets from $12.8…

  • By: Staff
  • May 28, 2026 May 29, 2026
  • 11:00

Institutional investors monitoring U.S. interest rate policy amid geopolitical uncertainty: expert

Despite an uncertain market landscape impacted by geopolitical volatility, institutional investors are staying the course with portfolio management, says Andrew Norelli, managing director and member…

Top 5 HR, benefits, pension and investment stories of the week

An article on Telus Communications Inc.’s employee volunteering initiative was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com this past week. Here are the top five human resources,…

  • By: Staff
  • May 29, 2026 May 28, 2026
  • 09:00

EY Canada highlighting importance of DEI through new platform

EY Canada’s ‘Shapers of the Future’ platform is highlighting how diversity, equity and inclusion is embedded in its workforce, leadership development and company culture. The…

Fengate’s 2025 Workplace Benefits Awards win reinforcing hybrid work strategy

Fengate Asset Management’s win in the Future of Work category at Benefits Canada‘s 2025 Workplace Benefits Awards is reinforcing its approach to workplace flexibility and…