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Work-focused CBT can help depressed employees remain on the job

Work-focused CBT can help depressed employees remain on the job

A new review by the Institute for Work and Health has found that while generic cognitive behavioural therapy can help employees with symptoms of depression…

  • By: Staff
  • May 4, 2018 September 13, 2019
  • 10:35
New report touts public-private coverage for dental care in Canada

New report touts public-private coverage for dental care in Canada

As the debate over pharmacare heats up, a new report released by the C.D. Howe Institute is suggesting expanded public coverage for dental services. “Many…

  • By: Staff
  • May 4, 2018 September 13, 2019
  • 10:22
Great-West Lifeco’s net earnings up 24% in first quarter

Great-West Lifeco’s net earnings up 24% in first quarter

Great-West Lifeco Inc. is reporting a 24 per cent rise in earnings for the first quarter of 2018 on the strength of solid sales results…

  • By: Staff
  • May 4, 2018 September 13, 2019
  • 09:28
CPP enhancement could reduce money invested in Canada

CPP enhancement could reduce money invested in Canada

Upcoming enhancements coming to the Canada Pension Plan will lead to a reduction in investment in Canadian enterprises, a new paper from the Fraser Institute…

  • By: Staff
  • May 4, 2018 September 13, 2019
  • 09:08

Ménard Releases new report on the state of the Canada Pension Plan

Latest CPP additions to cost $900 million by 2050, says Canada's chief actuary.

  • May 3, 2018 January 20, 2021
  • 12:26
PSP Investments to buy Bombardier’s Downsview property

PSP Investments to buy Bombardier’s Downsview property

The Public Sector Pension Investment Board has entered an agreement to purchase the Downsview industrial property owned by Bombardier Inc. in Toronto for $816 million.…

  • By: Staff
  • May 3, 2018 September 13, 2019
  • 10:43
Latest CPP additions to cost $900 million by 2050: chief actuary

Latest CPP additions to cost $900 million by 2050: chief actuary

A suite of additional features planned for the Canada Pension Plan will mean an extra $900 million in costs by 2050, Canada’s chief actuary is…

  • By: Staff
  • May 3, 2018 September 13, 2019
  • 08:30
Federal patent changes to add new costs to drug plans, report predicts

Federal patent changes to add new costs to drug plans, report predicts

New federal legislation around pharmaceutical patents will impose significant costs on public and private drug plans, the parliamentary budget officer is predicting. The legislation would…

Ivanhoé Cambridge opens Edmonton airport outlet mall

Ivanhoé Cambridge opens Edmonton airport outlet mall

Ivanhoé Cambridge’s premium outlet development at Edmonton International Airport has opened its doors to customers. A joint project with the Simon Property Group, the shopping…

  • By: Staff
  • May 2, 2018 September 13, 2019
  • 15:44
Have your say: Will new multi-employer schemes revive DB plans?

Have your say: Will new multi-employer schemes revive DB plans?

April has been a busy month for the world of defined benefit pension plans. In recent weeks, both the OPSEU Pension Trust and the Colleges…

PSP Investments announces Boston office deal with Amazon

PSP Investments announces Boston office deal with Amazon

The Public Sector Pension Investment Board has announced a deal in which Amazon.com Inc. will lease all of the office space in a new building…

  • By: Staff
  • May 2, 2018 September 13, 2019
  • 10:30
Conduent sells HR consulting, actuarial businesses

Conduent sells HR consulting, actuarial businesses

Conduent Inc. is selling its consulting business formerly known as Buck Consultants. This week, the company announced a deal with a private equity investment firm,…

  • By: Staff
  • May 2, 2018 September 13, 2019
  • 10:04
Ontario Teachers’ appoints senior managing director of infrastructure, natural resources

Ontario Teachers’ appoints senior managing director of infrastructure, natural resources

The Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan has appointed Dale Burgess as senior managing director of infrastructure and natural resources. Burgess has been serving as interim head…

  • By: Staff
  • May 2, 2018 September 13, 2019
  • 09:38

Pension funds creating social infrastructure, but measurement of impact is required: ICPM

Pension funds can enhance society in a way that doesn’t have to interfere with their fiduciary integrity and financial sustainability, according to a new report…

Report finds diversified pooled fund managers post 0.5% median return in Q1 2026

The universe of defined benefit pension managers’ pooled funds posted a median return of 0.5 per cent before management fees during the first quarter of…

  • By: Staff
  • June 1, 2026 June 2, 2026
  • 15:00

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

What employers need to know when seeking medical documentation for accommodation requests

Recent decisions in Ontario and British Columbia demonstrate the balance between employers’ need to know and employees’ right to privacy at the heart of the…

19% of lost working time due to health-related employee productivity issues: survey

While three per cent of total working time is lost to absences due to health issues, a much larger portion — 19 per cent —…

  • By: Staff
  • June 2, 2026 June 1, 2026
  • 09:00

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