ESG Not Always a “Prudent Choice”: U.S. Department of Labour
New guidance surprises many in the industry
- By: Caroline Cakebread
- April 26, 2018 September 13, 2019
- 13:05
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Incorrect pension accounting significantly understates Ontario deficits: auditor general
As Ontarians prepare for the upcoming provincial election campaign, the province’s auditor general is raising the stakes in her dispute with the government about its…
- By: Staff
- April 26, 2018 September 13, 2019
- 09:49
Technology to have biggest impact on the future of work: survey
Employers expect technological changes and the availability of talent to have the biggest impact on the workplace in the next five years, according to new…
- By: Staff
- April 25, 2018 September 13, 2019
- 16:30
iA Financial rolls out new group health and wellness product
The iA Financial Group is introducing a new group health and wellness product that allows employers to create a customized program to manage health-related issues within their…
- By: Staff
- April 25, 2018 September 13, 2019
- 16:00
Ontario annuity discharge changes coming July 1
As of July 1, 2018, new provisions under Ontario’s Pension Benefits Act will allow the sponsors of defined benefit pension plans to obtain a discharge…
- By: Staff
- April 25, 2018 September 13, 2019
- 13:00
People Watch: New appointments at Canada Infrastructure Bank, Financial Horizons
The Canada Infrastructure Bank has appointed Annie Ropar as its chief financial officer and chief administrative officer, effective June 1. In her duties as chief…
- By: Staff
- April 25, 2018 September 13, 2019
- 10:21
bcIMC to buy stake in U.S. window dressing company
The British Columbia Investment Management Corp., along with AEA Investors, has agreed to purchase Springs Window Fashions from Golden Gate Capital. The company, headquartered in Middleton, Wis.,…
- By: Staff
- April 25, 2018 September 13, 2019
- 10:03
Wellington Management opens first Canadian office
Wellington Management Co. LLP has opened its first Canadian office in downtown Toronto. On Wednesday, the Boston-based investment management firm announced the opening of its…
- By: Staff
- April 25, 2018 September 13, 2019
- 09:54
Canadian executives predict one in five roles will cease to exist in near future
More than half of Canadian business executives expect a substantial portion of the jobs at their companies won’t exist in five years, according to a…
- By: Staff
- April 25, 2018 September 13, 2019
- 09:40
Several Ontario universities looking to form new JSPP
The University of Toronto, University of Guelph and Queen’s University are proposing to combine their respective pension schemes into one jointly sponsored defined benefit plan.…
- By: Martha Porado
- April 25, 2018 September 13, 2019
- 08:30
Have your say: Did Commons committee get it right on pharmacare?
In last week’s report on pharmacare, the House of Commons’ standing committee on health recommended a significant departure from the current mix of private drug…
- By: Ryan Murphy
- April 24, 2018 September 13, 2019
- 12:20
CPPIB makes several executive appointments
The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board has announced several senior executive appointments, all of which will be effective June 1, 2018. Leading the credit investments…
- By: Staff
- April 24, 2018 September 13, 2019
- 11:00
Morneau Shepell opens up crisis line in wake of Toronto tragedy
In the wake of Monday’s tragedy in Toronto that left 10 people dead and 14 injured, Morneau Shepell Ltd. has opened its crisis support line…
- By: Staff
- April 24, 2018 September 13, 2019
- 10:48
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…
- By: Bryan McGovern
- June 2, 2026 June 2, 2026
- 11:00
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
60% of Canadian employees very or somewhat satisfied with current benefits plan: survey
Nearly two-thirds (60 per cent) of Canadian employees report being very or somewhat satisfied with their current employee benefits, according to a new survey by…
- By: Staff
- June 2, 2026 June 2, 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…
- By: Julius Melnitzer
- June 2, 2026 May 29, 2026
- 09:00
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