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All your employees really want for Christmas is . . .

While some employees consider the holidays the most wonderful time of the year, others find it fraught with tricky questions, such as whether or not…

  • By: Staff
  • December 15, 2017 December 4, 2024
  • 09:45
Canada Infrastructure Bank appoints interim CIO

Canada Infrastructure Bank appoints interim CIO

The Canada Infrastructure Bank has appointed Bruno Guilmette as interim chief investment officer. “The board recognized the need to move quickly and Bruno Guilmette agreed to…

  • By: Staff
  • December 15, 2017 September 13, 2019
  • 09:15
Sun Life names Jacques Goulet president for Canada

Sun Life names Jacques Goulet president for Canada

Sun Life Financial Canada has appointed Jacques Goulet as president, with current president Kevin Dougherty moving into the newly created role of executive vice-president of…

  • By: Staff
  • December 15, 2017 September 13, 2019
  • 09:13
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Economist says NAFTA’s demise ‘vastly overstated’

Panel of economists discuss uncertainty and Canada's prospects for 2018 at Defined Benefit Investment Forum.

  • By: Glenn Kauth
  • December 14, 2017 January 31, 2021
  • 09:36

2018 regulatory changes pose key concerns

From AMPs to SIPPs: Why plan sponsors have a lot on the regulatory plate in 2018.

  • By: Glenn Kauth
  • December 14, 2017 January 31, 2021
  • 09:16
Assets held by trusteed pension funds down 1% in second quarter: Statistics Canada

Assets held by trusteed pension funds down 1% in second quarter: Statistics Canada

The market value of assets held by Canadian trusteed pension funds fell to $1.8 trillion in the second quarter, according to a new report by Statistics Canada…

  • By: Staff
  • December 13, 2017 September 13, 2019
  • 16:53
OECD countries lack adequate frameworks for flexible retirement

OECD countries lack adequate frameworks for flexible retirement

While there’s a growing desire for more flexible retirement options to address changing societal needs, most Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development countries lack adequate frameworks for…

Sing while you work: The well-being benefits of a workplace choir

Sing while you work: The well-being benefits of a workplace choir

With the holidays approaching, music is everywhere. And if hitting the high notes in the privacy of your shower each morning raises your spirits for…

ESG ventures ‘jeopardizing’ performance of California pension fund: think tank

ESG ventures ‘jeopardizing’ performance of California pension fund: think tank

Politically motivated investments in environmental, social and governance ventures are a key factor in the underperformance of the California Public Employees’ Retirement System, according to…

Institutional investors encouraging companies to step up actions on climate change

Institutional investors encouraging companies to step up actions on climate change

Some of the world’s largest institutional investors are throwing their weight around on behalf of mother earth. A group called Climate Action 100+, which is comprised…

  • By: Staff
  • December 13, 2017 September 13, 2019
  • 10:46
Desjardins, Cumis to partner for new wealth management firm

Desjardins, Cumis to partner for new wealth management firm

The Desjardins Group and a partnership of Canada’s five provincial credit unions and the Cumis Group Ltd. are set to merge their subsidiaries to create a new…

  • By: Staff
  • December 13, 2017 September 13, 2019
  • 09:30
Saskatchewan auditor raises concerns about sick days in annual report

Saskatchewan auditor raises concerns about sick days in annual report

Saskatchewan’s auditor says she is concerned about the number of sick days being taken, particularly by workers in the province’s health-care and gaming sectors. Provincial…

What do Canadian provinces offer around domestic violence leave?

What do Canadian provinces offer around domestic violence leave?

Saskatchewan is the latest province to introduce legislation providing protected leave for victims of domestic violence. Introduced on Dec. 6, 2017, the bill received royal…

Developed countries exceed climate finance goal for third consecutive year: report

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…

  • By: Staff
  • June 3, 2026 June 2, 2026
  • 07:18

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

Gen Z employees curating, restricting social media presence amid workplace consequences: survey

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,…

  • By: Staff
  • June 3, 2026 June 3, 2026
  • 15:00

BCG Canada supporting caregivers through employee network, benefits offerings

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…

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