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Action on financial wellness nabs Niagara Casinos award win

Action on financial wellness nabs Niagara Casinos award win

Niagara Casinos’ multi-pronged approach and leveraging of company resources to promote financial literacy among employees contributed to its award for financial wellness at Benefits Canada’s 2018 Workplace…

Which countries rank highest for optimism about retirement readiness?

Which countries rank highest for optimism about retirement readiness?

Measuring happiness has a role to play in determining the success of retirement solutions and their outcomes, according to a new global survey by State…

  • By: Staff
  • October 26, 2018 September 13, 2019
  • 08:45
Employers, staff not on same page for perks: survey

Employers, staff not on same page for perks: survey

Employers and employees aren’t on the same page when it comes to non-monetary perks and incentives, according to a survey by staffing company Robert Half Canada…

  • By: Staff
  • October 25, 2018 September 13, 2019
  • 16:45
Federal government publishes report on pay equity

Federal government publishes report on pay equity

The federal government has published its report on pay equity after consulting with some 40 stakeholders in moving forward with pay equity legislation. Drawing on the feedback of employer…

  • By: Staff
  • October 25, 2018 September 13, 2019
  • 16:30
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Ryan Labs joins UN principles for responsible investment

Ryan Labs Asset Management Inc., a Sun Life Investment Management company, has signed on to the United Nations-supported principles for responsible investment. As a network…

  • By: Staff
  • October 25, 2018 January 13, 2021
  • 16:15
Staples Canada earns mental-health award for focus on early prevention

Staples Canada earns mental-health award for focus on early prevention

An increased focus on early intervention led Staples Canada to the mental-health award at Benefits Canada’s 2018 Workplace Benefits Awards in Toronto on Oct. 11.  After…

  • By: Ryan Murphy
  • October 25, 2018 September 13, 2019
  • 09:45
Public sector pension changes coming when Alberta legislature resumes

Public sector pension changes coming when Alberta legislature resumes

Alberta Premier Rachel Notley says the NDP government will introduce new pension legislation soon after the legislature resumes Monday. Speaking to the United Nurses of Alberta,…

B.C. launches consultation on new options for pension solvency funding

B.C. launches consultation on new options for pension solvency funding

The government of British Columbia is kicking off a conversation on reforming the province’s solvency funding rules in an effort to encourage private sector companies…

  • By: Staff
  • October 24, 2018 September 13, 2019
  • 16:15

International pension association releases guide to addressing climate change

The International Centre for Pension Management has released a guide for integrating climate change considerations into investment processes. “The ICPM climate change guide is unique…

  • By: Staff
  • October 24, 2018 January 13, 2021
  • 16:00
CPPIB creates new chief technology, data officer role

CPPIB creates new chief technology, data officer role

The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board has appointed Kelly Shen as senior managing director and chief technology and data officer. “Together with her team, Kelly will further…

  • By: Staff
  • October 24, 2018 September 13, 2019
  • 15:45
CAAT wins pension performance award for membership growth strategy

CAAT wins pension performance award for membership growth strategy

The Colleges of Applied Arts and Technology pension plan’s plan to share its expertise with as many Canadian workers as possible nabbed it the award…

Health-care cost inflation to trend downward in Canada in 2019: report

Health-care cost inflation to trend downward in Canada in 2019: report

Medical plan costs paid by employers are outpacing inflation, according to a new report by Aon. In Canada, however, medical cost inflation is trending down, lower than…

  • By: Staff
  • October 24, 2018 September 13, 2019
  • 09:15
Canadian responsible investments surpass $2 trillion AUM: report

Canadian responsible investments surpass $2 trillion AUM: report

Canadian investment managers had $2.1 trillion in assets using responsible investment strategies as of Dec. 31, 2017, a major jump from $1.5 trillion at the end…

  • By: Staff
  • October 24, 2018 January 13, 2021
  • 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…