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OPTrust CEO calls for ‘regulatory safe space’ in tackling climate action

OPTrust CEO calls for ‘regulatory safe space’ in tackling climate action

Both institutional investors and the companies they take stakes in must innovate to take meaningful action on climate change, says Hugh O’Reilly, president and chief executive…

Rising public debt, investment illiquidity risky combination for investors

While the financial sector is more likely poised for steady, sustainable growth than it was 10 years ago, worrying trends provide hints about what may cause…

Health-care coalition sets out recommendations for national pharmacare

Health-care coalition sets out recommendations for national pharmacare

A coalition comprised of dozens of federal and provincial health-care organizations, including providers, patient groups, academics, health practitioner unions and professional associations, have teamed up…

  • By: Staff
  • September 25, 2018 September 13, 2019
  • 15:50
Half of Canadians view depression as a disability: poll

Half of Canadians view depression as a disability: poll

Among Canadians who have missed work due to disability, 30 per cent cited mental illness, according to a new survey by RBC Insurance. The survey,…

  • By: Staff
  • September 25, 2018 September 13, 2019
  • 15:45
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In private markets, think small

Why bigger isn't always better when it comes to choosing companies

  • By: Scot Blythe
  • September 25, 2018 January 13, 2021
  • 07:07
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Disruptors and innovators

How investors can be on the right side of change

Lobby group calling on feds to let nuclear workers rejoin public pension

Lobby group calling on feds to let nuclear workers rejoin public pension

The Canadian Alliance of Nuclear Workers is calling on the federal government to allow employees to remain members of the public service defined benefit pension plan.…

Why the gig economy may not be the workforce of the future

Why the gig economy may not be the workforce of the future

The gig economy might not be the new frontier for North America’s workforce after all. From Uber to TaskRabbit to YourMechanic, so-called gig work has…

CPPIB partners with New York-based asset manager for credit investment

The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board is partnering with a New York-based asset manager to invest in equity tranches of collateralized loan obligations. The partnership…

  • By: Staff
  • September 24, 2018 January 13, 2021
  • 10:10
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Neiman Marcus debtholder calls out CPPIB for asset transfer

One of Neiman Marcus Group Ltd.’s debtholder believes the company could be in default based on a transaction involving the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board. Marble…

Salary increases to rise slightly in 2019: survey

Salary increases to rise slightly in 2019: survey

Canadian employees can expect very slightly higher salary increases in 2019, compared to 2018, according to Aon’s 2018/19 salary planning report. The survey, based on…

  • By: Staff
  • September 24, 2018 September 13, 2019
  • 09:34
Majority of Canadians have taken time off work for medical appointments: survey

Majority of Canadians have taken time off work for medical appointments: survey

Three-quarters of Canadian employees have taken time off work for a medical appointment, according to a survey by virtual health-care company Wello. The survey, which polled 1,500 Canadian workers,…

  • By: Ryan Murphy
  • September 24, 2018 September 13, 2019
  • 09:00
Arbitrator awards rural Canada Post carriers up to 25% raise in pay equity decision

Arbitrator awards rural Canada Post carriers up to 25% raise in pay equity decision

Rural and suburban postal workers across the country celebrated Thursday after an arbitrator ordered Canada Post to pay them more — much more — as part of a…

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…

30% of Canadian employees reporting decreased productivity due to hunger: survey

More than a quarter (30 per cent) of Canadian employees report decreased productivity due to hunger, according to a new survey by the National Payroll…

  • By: Staff
  • June 1, 2026 May 29, 2026
  • 09:00

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…