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Ontario government unveils new labour standards bill

Ontario government unveils new labour standards bill

The Ontario government introduced a new act on Tuesday that, if passed, would repeal or change much of the employment laws established by the previous government in…

  • By: Staff
  • October 23, 2018 September 13, 2019
  • 17:00
CGI Group connects staff well-being, charity with annual walking event

CGI Group connects staff well-being, charity with annual walking event

CGI Group Inc. hosted its 11th annual global walking event at the end of September, connecting its commitment to employee health and well-being with charitable…

  • By: Ryan Murphy
  • October 23, 2018 September 13, 2019
  • 16:00
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Ontario Teachers’ makes three senior investment appointments

Three new senior appointments at the Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan include new roles for Gillian Brown, Danilo Simonelli and Saurabh Rastogi. Brown will lead the pension fund’s capital markets group…

  • By: Staff
  • October 23, 2018 January 13, 2021
  • 15:00
Samuel, Son & Co. rides benefits communication harmony to award win

Samuel, Son & Co. rides benefits communication harmony to award win

Focusing on finding the right harmony in communicating a new benefits plan was key in Samuel, Son & Co.’s win for best benefits plan communications at Benefits Canada’s 2018…

  • By: Ryan Murphy
  • October 23, 2018 September 13, 2019
  • 09:00

How are trade jitters, geopolitical risk affecting equities?

For nearly a decade, analysts have been considering where the next market downturn will come from and when it will strike. But with the Dow Jones Industrial Average’s…

  • By: Staff
  • October 23, 2018 January 13, 2021
  • 08:30
Global pension systems struggling to balance adequacy, sustainability: report

Global pension systems struggling to balance adequacy, sustainability: report

Tension between pension adequacy and sustainability is growing across the world, according to the annual Melbourne Mercer Global Pension Index. The Netherlands and Denmark have…

  • By: Staff
  • October 22, 2018 September 13, 2019
  • 16:10
BAT Group rolls out new parental benefits for 55,000 global staff

BAT Group rolls out new parental benefits for 55,000 global staff

The British American Tobacco Group is rolling out a range of new parental benefits for its 55,000 global employees. The aim of the new benefits, which…

  • By: Staff
  • October 22, 2018 September 13, 2019
  • 16:00
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CPPIB invests in Brazilian hydro company in joint venture

The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board is acquiring a controlling stake in Companhia Energética de São Paulo, a Brazilian hydro-generation company, through a joint venture with Votorantim Energia. The 80.2…

  • By: Staff
  • October 22, 2018 January 13, 2021
  • 10:10
Variety the spice of life for Niagara Casino’s winning wellness program

Variety the spice of life for Niagara Casino’s winning wellness program

Taking a varied and thorough approach to employee health helped Niagara Casinos take home the award for best health and wellness program for an employer with…

  • By: Ryan Murphy
  • October 22, 2018 September 13, 2019
  • 09:40
Using data analytics, AI technology to curb benefits fraud

Using data analytics, AI technology to curb benefits fraud

The numbers in the Toronto Transit Commission’s benefits fraud investigation are staggering — 725 total cases, 220 dismissals, 120 arbitrations, 10 employees charged and more…

Feds must act to protect Sears’ Canadian pensioners: CARP

Feds must act to protect Sears’ Canadian pensioners: CARP

The Canadian Association of Retired Persons is calling out the federal government, saying it’s unfair the pensions of Sears Holding Corp.’s American employees will be protected…

  • By: Staff
  • October 22, 2018 September 13, 2019
  • 09:15
Sun Life forms partnership with digital HR platform Rise People

Sun Life forms partnership with digital HR platform Rise People

Sun Life Financial Canada is forming a strategic relationship with Rise People Inc. The partnership includes a $15-million equity investment in the digital human resources company with…

  • By: Staff
  • October 19, 2018 September 13, 2019
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NAV Canada pension sees investment opportunities, risks in ESG

Factoring environmental, social and governance considerations into investment decisions is good risk management, according to one pension plan sponsor. “Definitely for real assets, we see it…

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…