Manitoba’s finance minister says he and his counterparts will take another look at changes to the Canada Pension Plan amid concerns that low-income workers and…
In the dying hours of debate, as the United States prepared to pass its most far-reaching tax reform in decades — touching health care, the…
The energy and health care sectors gained ground as Canada’s main stock index edged higher in late-morning trading. The S&P/TSX composite index was up 13.08…
There was plenty of news in the pension, benefits, investment and human resources industries to tweet out to Benefits Canada‘s more than 3,200 followers in 2017. Here are…
Mercer report shows good news - but can it last?
As the debate continues over the potential impact of new labour reforms in Ontario, a fast-food operator has come under the spotlight for some of…
Sun Life Global Investments Inc. has completed its purchase of Excel Funds Management Inc. and Excel Investment Counsel Inc. The company originally announced the acquisition…
Canada’s defined benefit pension plans moved into a stronger solvency position by year end 2017, largely due to strong equity markets. The Mercer pension health…
Global institutional investors expect higher interest rates and the tapering of monetary policy to be the biggest issues affecting their portfolio performance in 2018, according to a…
Canadians are putting in an average of 11.4 hours of extra work around vacation time, according to a recent survey from ADP Canada Co. The…
If there’s one thing that’s clear about pension reform in 2018, it’s that sponsors will have their hands full, particularly in Ontario. “There’s no question…
The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board has invested a further US$1.1 billion in its U.S.-based student housing portfolio. As part of its joint venture with global investment firm…
New labour law changes, particularly enhanced leave provisions in Ontario, are likely to increase costs and administrative challenges for employers, according to one expert. Amendments in…
Developed countries provided and mobilized a record US$136.7 billion in climate finance for developing countries in 2024, exceeding the $100 billion annual target for the…
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…
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…
While nearly all (95 per cent) generation Z employees say they’ve avoided posting their real opinions online because they believe it could hurt their career,…
Boston Consulting Group Canada is supporting employees with caregiving responsibilities through an employee network and benefits offerings. The employer’s Families@BCG network has grown to more…
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…