Buoyed by rebounding Canadian equity returns, Canadian defined benefit pension plans posted returns of 0.4 per cent in the third quarter of 2017, marking the…
The current environment is simply too difficult for Canadians to save adequately for retirement, given increased longevity and the low yields on appropriate investments, according…
As Canada’s total health spend is expected to reach $242 billion by the end of 2017, the amount spent on drugs is expected to grow at…
The Financial Services Commission of Ontario has clarified its guidance note on how environmental, social and governance factors should be incorporated into a plan sponsor’s statement of investment…
DB pension solvency reaches highest level in 15 years: Aon Hewitt
The New Democratic Party tabled a private member’s bill Monday to amend Canada’s insolvency laws so they protect pension plans and post-retirement benefits when a company is…
The federal government has introduced a new bill that would amend the Canada Labour Code to address harassment and sexual violence in federally regulated workplaces. The…
The Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec’s real estate arm, Ivanhoé Cambridge, has appointed Chanakya Chakravarti as managing director of India, growth markets, effective Jan. 8, 2018. In…
The market for transferring pension risk could total up to $10 billion over the next three years, according to a new report from Eckler Ltd. In…
The Canadian Union of Public Employees Local 561 is calling on the Coquitlam, B.C., school district to reverse its decision to cut post-retirement health benefits…
The median solvency ratio for Canadian defined benefit plans rose to 100.7 per cent in October as equity markets continued to rally, according to Aon Hewitt’s monthly…
Michael Doughty, president and chief executive officer of Manulife Financial Corp.’s Canadian operations, will take on the role of chair of LL Global Inc.’s board of directors for…
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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…