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CPPIB invests $320 million in Hong Kong logistics partnership

CPPIB invests $320 million in Hong Kong logistics partnership

The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board is investing $320 million for a stake in Goodman Hong Kong Logistics Partnership. The partnership, which was founded in 2006, held over…

  • By: Staff
  • December 8, 2017 September 13, 2019
  • 10:06
Fiera Comox appoints former Caisse exec to private equity team

Fiera Comox appoints former Caisse exec to private equity team

Fiera Capital Corp. affiliate Fiera Comox has appointed Patrick Lynch as a partner in its private equity team. Lynch joins Fiera from Caisse de dépôt et…

  • By: Staff
  • December 8, 2017 September 13, 2019
  • 09:46
A third of Canadian employers have a formal wellness strategy

A third of Canadian employers have a formal wellness strategy

Just one-third (32 per cent) of Canadian employers have a formalized wellness program, according to a new survey by the Conference Board of Canada. While workplace…

  • By: Staff
  • December 7, 2017 September 13, 2019
  • 17:19
Senior leadership not stepping up to support employee mental health: survey

Senior leadership not stepping up to support employee mental health: survey

While the majority of employers provide an employee assistance program to employees, very few believe their company’s senior leadership demonstrates a commitment to mental health, according to a…

  • By: Staff
  • December 7, 2017 September 13, 2019
  • 16:00
Sun Life partners with Medical Confidence for disability management service

Sun Life partners with Medical Confidence for disability management service

Sun Life Assurance Co. of Canada is partnering with Medical Confidence Inc. to help Canadian employees navigate the health-care system when they go on disability…

  • By: Staff
  • December 7, 2017 September 13, 2019
  • 16:00
Institutional investors turning to equities, global markets in 2021

Climate change and credit risk

Are Canadian issuers ready for Moody's new focus on climate change risk?

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Desjardins goes carbon neutral

Company takes steps to address climate change

  • December 7, 2017 January 20, 2021
  • 13:43
Canada to still lag behind OECD average replacement rate for typical workers: report

Canada to still lag behind OECD average replacement rate for typical workers: report

Despite coming improvements to public pension plans, Canada will still be about 10 percentage points behind the  average net replacement rate for the typical worker…

  • By: Staff
  • December 7, 2017 September 13, 2019
  • 10:34
Desjardins to go carbon neutral as part of plan to tackle climate change

Desjardins to go carbon neutral as part of plan to tackle climate change

The Desjardins Group is going carbon neutral as part of several actions the company plans to address climate change. In a release, the company pointed to…

  • By: Staff
  • December 7, 2017 September 13, 2019
  • 10:04
Rise People launches partnership program with pension, benefits consultants

Rise People launches partnership program with pension, benefits consultants

Digital human resources company Rise People Inc. is launching a national partnership program that allows it to offer its integrated human resources, insurance, group benefits and…

  • By: Staff
  • December 6, 2017 September 13, 2019
  • 17:12
Ontario auditor general report takes aim at generic drug prices

Ontario auditor general report takes aim at generic drug prices

The Ontario government may be spending more than it needs to on generic drugs, according to the auditor general’s latest annual report. Auditor general Bonnie…

  • By: Staff
  • December 6, 2017 September 13, 2019
  • 16:00
Investors urged to consider active investment, multi-asset approach in 2018

Investors urged to consider active investment, multi-asset approach in 2018

Investors who are watching the Canadian equity market should prepare for a few more bumpy moments in 2018, according to Russell Investments Canada Ltd.’s 2018 global market outlook.…

  • By: Staff
  • December 6, 2017 September 13, 2019
  • 16:00
Conference coverage: Calgary Drug Trends Summit

Conference coverage: Calgary Drug Trends Summit

From migraines to metabolic syndrome, speakers at Benefits Canada’s Calgary Drug Trends Summit provided plan sponsors with solutions to the many challenges they face around…

  • By: Staff
  • December 6, 2017 September 13, 2019
  • 12:00

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