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‘Room for change’ in benefits plans, conference told

‘Room for change’ in benefits plans, conference told

As employers continue to grapple with rising benefits costs, there’s “room for change” in what their plans cover, a speaker at Innovative Medicines Canada’s conference…

Strong returns cited as RCMP pension deficit shrinks

Strong returns cited as RCMP pension deficit shrinks

The financial status of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police pension plans showed significant improvement as returns for one of them hit a high of 16.3…

Accompass appoints vice-president to compensation practice

Accompass appoints vice-president to compensation practice

Accompass Inc. has appointed Anne Peiris as a vice-president in its compensation practice. With more than 15 years of experience in the industry, Peiris has…

  • By: Staff
  • November 24, 2016 September 13, 2019
  • 09:00
Sounding Board: Holy grail of higher returns comes with a catch

Sounding Board: Holy grail of higher returns comes with a catch

Investors have seen fixed-income yields pushed lower as central banks venture into uncharted policy waters. Meanwhile, equities are once again vacillating in the face of…

Manitoba to introduce pooled retirement pension plans

Manitoba to introduce pooled retirement pension plans

The government of Manitoba has announced it will introduce pooled retirement pension plans as a new option to help the province’s employees save for retirement.…

  • By: Jann Lee
  • November 23, 2016 September 13, 2019
  • 10:30
New medical marijuana policy for veterans cuts reimbursement allowance by seven grams

New medical marijuana policy for veterans cuts reimbursement allowance by seven grams

The government is implementing a new reimbursement policy for veterans claiming marijuana for medical purposes, reducing the allowance from 10 grams per day to three…

OPSEU and government reach agreement on retiree benefits

OPSEU and government reach agreement on retiree benefits

The government of Ontario and the Ontario Public Service Employees Union have reached an agreement on post-retirement benefits for members of the OPSEU pension plan,…

  • By: Staff
  • November 23, 2016 September 13, 2019
  • 09:12
AIMCo enters strategic partnership with Savanna Energy Services

AIMCo enters strategic partnership with Savanna Energy Services

Alberta Investment Management Corp. has entered into a strategic financing relationship with Savanna Energy Services, an energy service provider headquartered in Calgary, Alta. The financing…

  • By: Staff
  • November 23, 2016 September 13, 2019
  • 09:05
Caisse and partner invest in North American ambulance company

Caisse and partner invest in North American ambulance company

Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec and fund manager Clearspring Capital Partners are investing in Quebec-based Demers Ambulances, enabling it to consolidate its market…

  • By: Staff
  • November 23, 2016 September 13, 2019
  • 09:05
A primer on treatments for inflammatory bowel disease

A primer on treatments for inflammatory bowel disease

Inflammatory bowel disease is on the rise, particularly among children. And at a cost to the Canadian economy of approximately $2.8 billion a year, early…

Getting plan members the right drugs at the right time

Getting plan members the right drugs at the right time

What are the best ways for plan sponsors to ensure the affordability of their drug plans while providing their employees with the medications they need?…

A patient perspective on access to treatments

A patient perspective on access to treatments

When she was in her early 30s, Dawn Richards had so much inflammation and pain in her hands that she couldn’t turn the key to…

Plan sponsors urged to sound ‘early-warning bells’ about opioid addiction

Plan sponsors urged to sound ‘early-warning bells’ about opioid addiction

The benefits industry is in a unique position to make a difference to Canada’s growing opioid crisis, according to Margaret Wurzer, senior manager of benefits…

47% of Canadian employees relying on workplace benefits to improve well-being: report

Nearly half (47 per cent) of Canadian employees say they’re interested in improving their well-being and plan on using workplace benefits to do so, according…

  • By: Staff
  • March 28, 2024 March 27, 2024
  • 09:00

Expert Panel: CPPIB taking steps to face shifting investment landscape in China

The decision by the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board this month to reduce 10 per cent of its China equity team based in Hong Kong…

Ontario continues work on infrastructure bank, target-benefit pension plan framework

In its 2024 budget on Tuesday, the Ontario government reiterated its support for a provincial infrastructure bank to leverage public sector pension investments. The bank,…

  • By: Staff
  • March 27, 2024 March 27, 2024
  • 15:00

Hydro-Quebec’s $185 billion expansion plan getting institutional investor attention: report

A new $185 billion plan by Hydro-Quebec to build out increased power capacity is gaining attention from institutional investors, according to a report by Bloomberg.…

  • By: Staff
  • March 27, 2024 March 26, 2024
  • 15:00

New York State Common Retirement Fund curbing oil and gas investments

The New York State Common Retirement Fund is restricting its exposure in eight integrated oil and gas companies, including divesting a portion of its investment…

  • By: Staff
  • March 26, 2024 March 26, 2024
  • 15:00

Tim Deacon leaving Ontario Teachers’ for Sun Life Financial

Tim Deacon is leaving his role as chief financial officer at the Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan for a leadership role at another financial institution, effective…

  • By: Staff
  • March 26, 2024 March 27, 2024
  • 15:00