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Medavie Blue Cross, Medaca launch virtual CBT pilot project

Medavie Blue Cross, Medaca launch virtual CBT pilot project

Medavie Blue Cross and Medaca Health Group are introducing a virtual cognitive behavioural therapy pilot project to provide plan members easier access to mental-health care.…

  • By: Staff
  • October 10, 2018 September 13, 2019
  • 09:51
Majority of Canadian execs would offer tuition reimbursement to staff: survey

Majority of Canadian execs would offer tuition reimbursement to staff: survey

The majority (80 per cent) of Canadian executives in the finance industry would be willing to provide tuition reimbursement or professional development for new employees…

  • By: Staff
  • October 10, 2018 September 13, 2019
  • 09:30
OMERS appoints new manager of pension policy

OMERS appoints new manager of pension policy

The Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System has appointed Enrico Persicone as manager of pension policy. Previously, Persicone worked as a senior manager for BMO Canada’s pension program for…

  • By: Staff
  • October 10, 2018 September 13, 2019
  • 09:00
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Survey finds larger asset managers more likely to dedicate resources to ESG

At 89 per cent, continental Europe has the most asset managers that are signatories of the United Nations Principles for Responsible Investment, according to a new survey by…

  • By: Staff
  • October 9, 2018 January 13, 2021
  • 16:00
Location tops salary when employees consider job offers: survey

Location tops salary when employees consider job offers: survey

Work location narrowly outranks work-life balance and salary as the most important factor when considering a job offer, according to a new survey by Ceridian HCM…

  • By: Staff
  • October 9, 2018 September 13, 2019
  • 15:45
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Fintech deal kicks off Caisse’s equity partnership with Generation Investment

The Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec is teaming up with Generation Investment Management to acquire General Atlantic’s and H.I.G. Capital’s investment in FNZ, a…

  • By: Staff
  • October 9, 2018 January 13, 2021
  • 10:31
New software aims to aid return to work from disability

New software aims to aid return to work from disability

Crawford and Co. Canada Inc. is adding a new software platform, designed to help employees return to work sooner, to its human risk service line.  The software,…

  • By: Staff
  • October 9, 2018 September 13, 2019
  • 10:21
Non-profit sector faces barriers in offering retirement benefits

Non-profit sector faces barriers in offering retirement benefits

The majority (84 per cent) of organizations in Canada’s non-profit sector said inconsistent revenue or funding is the biggest barrier to offering a pension plan,…

  • By: Staff
  • October 9, 2018 September 13, 2019
  • 10:13
Staples Canada focuses on mental health, pharmacogenetic testing

Staples Canada focuses on mental health, pharmacogenetic testing

As many organizations turn their focus to mental-health awareness in October, Staples Canada is reminding its employees they have help available if they need it. The company’s…

  • By: Ryan Murphy
  • October 9, 2018 September 13, 2019
  • 09:00
Depression, alcohol addiction top conditions covered by employers: survey

Depression, alcohol addiction top conditions covered by employers: survey

Depression and alcoholism are the leading mental health and substance abuse conditions covered by employers, according to a report by the International Foundation of Employee…

  • By: Staff
  • October 5, 2018 September 13, 2019
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Ivanhoé Cambridge buys German residential properties in joint venture

Ivanhoé Cambridge, the real estate investment arm of the Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec, is teaming up with Round Hill Capital to buy residential properties…

  • By: Staff
  • October 5, 2018 January 13, 2021
  • 10:05
Pharmacare reform should guarantee viability of workplace benefits plans: CLHIA

Pharmacare reform should guarantee viability of workplace benefits plans: CLHIA

Any decision reached on pharmacare reform in Canada should guarantee the viability of current health benefits plans, according to the Canadian Life and Health Insurance…

  • By: Staff
  • October 5, 2018 September 13, 2019
  • 09:20
Is ghosting the new quitting?

Is ghosting the new quitting?

All seemed to be going well with Randolph Rice’s new receptionist. She asked for more responsibilities and got them and said she was happy. Then,…

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…