2017 DC Investment Forum photos
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- October 25, 2017 September 13, 2019
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Feds to review discount rates for pension, benefits obligations
The federal government is currently reviewing the discount rates it uses for its pension and benefits obligations, Finance Minister Bill Morneau said in the fall economic statement…
- By: Jennifer Paterson
- October 25, 2017 September 13, 2019
- 10:15
Carleton University recognized as wellness pioneer for decade-long health programming
With more than 400 programs created over the past decade, Carleton University’s proactive approach to health and wellness helped it earn the inaugural Sanofi Canada Wellness…
- By: Jennifer Paterson
- October 25, 2017 September 13, 2019
- 09:00
Have your say: Is universal basic income a good way to offset impact of automation?
As the working world shifts toward automation, some have posited the idea of a universal basic income to solve the problems presented by this trend. A report released…
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- October 25, 2017 September 13, 2019
- 08:30
Court dismisses age discrimination appeal in long-term disability case
A recent Court of Appeal of Alberta dismissal of a case relating to age discrimination and the eligibility of receiving long-term disability benefits provides some…
- By: Sean van Zyl
- October 25, 2017 September 13, 2019
- 08:15
OMERS appoints new executive VP of strategic partnerships
The Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System has appointed Kelly Marshall as executive vice-president of strategic partnerships, effective Nov. 1. In the new role, Marshall will drive…
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- October 24, 2017 September 13, 2019
- 16:45
Ivanhoé Cambridge forms partnership for investment in Indian logistics facilities
La Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec’s real estate arm, Ivanhoé Cambridge, and QuadReal Property Group are investing up to US$800 million in a logistics…
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- October 24, 2017 September 13, 2019
- 16:30
Great-West Life pilots program to provide retirement matches for student debt repayment
In response to the growing issue of employees entering the workforce saddled with significant student debt, Great-West Life Assurance Co. is piloting a program to empower…
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- October 24, 2017 September 13, 2019
- 10:44
Tackling stigma key to Co-operators’ award-winning mental-health efforts
The Co-operators Group Ltd.’s revamped mental-health program, including an online forum for employees, was central to its win in the category at Benefits Canada’s 2017…
- By: Sara Tatelman
- October 24, 2017 September 13, 2019
- 09:00
Sounding Board: Is low volatility a harbinger of doom or business as usual?
At an index level, equity volatility in developed markets has reached record lows in 2017. In the U.S. options market, the Chicago Board Options Exchange volatility…
- By: Arne Staal
- October 24, 2017 September 13, 2019
- 08:40
Canada’s pension system keeps B grade despite retirement age reversal
Canada’s retirement system has maintained its B rating on the Melbourne Mercer Global Pension Index, as its overall score rose slightly from 66.4 in 2016 to 66.8…
- By: Staff
- October 23, 2017 September 13, 2019
- 11:21
Real estate investing beyond Canada can pay off
But smaller plan sponsors are having trouble getting there.
- By: Jennifer Hughey
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Schneider Electric to roll out global paid leave policy
Schneider Electric is rolling out a new family leave policy, aiming to cover all global employees by January 2019. The global family leave policy will be deployed…
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- October 23, 2017 September 13, 2019
- 09:00
CAAT pension plan board chair removed amid ongoing governance emergency
Don Smith, the recently suspended chair of the Colleges of Applied Arts and Technology pension plan’s board of trustees, has been removed from his position…
- By: Bryan McGovern
- February 6, 2026 February 6, 2026
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UPP pursuing industrial European real estate through joint venture, Caisse selling 11% in Quebec telecommunications operator shares
The University Pension Plan Ontario is creating a joint venture with Schroders Capital to invest in high-quality logistics and industrial real estate across northwestern Europe.…
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- February 6, 2026 February 6, 2026
- 15:00
Average Canadian DB pension plan returns 0.6% in Q4 2025: report
The average Canadian defined benefit pension plan returned 0.6 per cent during the fourth quarter of 2025, down from 4.4 per cent in the previous…
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- February 5, 2026 February 4, 2026
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Federal government expanding RTO mandate for public employees
The federal government is expanding its return-to-office mandate for public employees. As of May 4, executives in the federal public service will be required to…
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- February 6, 2026 February 6, 2026
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Expert panel: Updated CAPSA guideline, AI tools among key topics for CAP sponsors in 2026
With the new year may come new resolutions — or at least topics to keep in mind — for capital accumulation plan sponsors. Ongoing compliance…
- By: Pamela Chan Ebejer
- February 6, 2026 February 4, 2026
- 09:00
Top 5 HR, benefits, pension and investment stories of the week
An article on the suspension of the board chair at the Colleges of Applied Arts and Technology pension plan was the most-read article on BenefitsCanada.com…
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- February 6, 2026 February 5, 2026
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