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80% of Canadians want employer-provided financial education: survey

80% of Canadians want employer-provided financial education: survey

More than 80 per cent of Canadian employees would be interested in an employer-provided financial education program, according to a new survey by the Canadian…

  • By: Staff
  • November 6, 2017 September 13, 2019
  • 10:46
OMERS’ infrastructure arm ups stake in British utilities company

OMERS’ infrastructure arm ups stake in British utilities company

The infrastructure arm of the Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System is increasing its investment in Britain’s largest water company. OMERS Infrastructure is purchasing an additional 4.36 per cent…

  • By: Staff
  • November 6, 2017 September 13, 2019
  • 10:15
Pharmacy Solutions in Drug Plan Management forum photos

Pharmacy Solutions in Drug Plan Management forum photos

All of the articles from the event are available online in our special section: Pharmacy Solutions in Drug Plan Management forum. Looking for photos from…

  • By: Staff
  • November 6, 2017 September 13, 2019
  • 09:00
Smart pill bottles among new technologies emerging to boost patient outcomes

Smart pill bottles among new technologies emerging to boost patient outcomes

Through emerging options that create automated processes to address prevention and wellness and increase accountability by the patient, specialty pharmacy has the ability to deliver…

Pharmacists’ role evolving to help plans manage costs

Pharmacists’ role evolving to help plans manage costs

An aging population and a trend towards costly drugs entering the market are driving benefit plan costs higher, but pharmacists can play a key role…

Helping plan management measures ‘come alive’ for members

Helping plan management measures ‘come alive’ for members

As plan members deal with the increased complexity of benefits plans, what’s the role of pharmacies in helping them understand and navigate the various rules…

Conference coverage: 2017 Pharmacy Solutions in Drug Plan Management forum

Conference coverage: 2017 Pharmacy Solutions in Drug Plan Management forum

What services can pharmacists provide and what are some of the new technologies and solutions available to help improve health outcomes? Benefits Canada’s Pharmacy Solutions…

  • By: Staff
  • November 6, 2017 September 13, 2019
  • 09:00
A look at pharmacists’ role in supporting drug adherence

A look at pharmacists’ role in supporting drug adherence

With research showing that the rate of adherence to mental-health prescriptions is lower than for drugs to treat other conditions, pharmacists are in a good…

Calgary city councillor voluntarily forgoes ‘golden pension’

Calgary city councillor voluntarily forgoes ‘golden pension’

Amid controversy over the cost of its two defined benefit plans for members of city council, a Calgary city councillor has voluntarily decided not to…

  • By: Staff
  • November 6, 2017 September 13, 2019
  • 08:30
New Ontario rules to include workplace ban on recreational, medical pot

New Ontario rules to include workplace ban on recreational, medical pot

Ontario has published new proposed rules around marijuana use that includes a workplace ban on smoking both the medical and recreational varieties. In response to the…

  • By: Staff
  • November 6, 2017 September 13, 2019
  • 08:00
Telecommuting most popular form of flexible working provision: survey

Telecommuting most popular form of flexible working provision: survey

A vast majority (94 per cent) of U.S. employers provide some type of flexible working arrangement for their employees, according to a new survey by…

  • By: Staff
  • November 6, 2017 September 13, 2019
  • 08:00
Quebec move to follow CPP changes ‘good news’: ACPM

Quebec move to follow CPP changes ‘good news’: ACPM

The Quebec government has announced a plan to expand the Quebec Pension Plan in line with reforms to the Canada Pension Plan. As part of…

  • By: Ryan Murphy
  • November 3, 2017 September 13, 2019
  • 11:56
Opportunities for investors as new technologies disrupt real estate markets

Opportunities for investors as new technologies disrupt real estate markets

As the economy continues to face major technological disruption, investors will face an increasingly competitive environment to find the best real estate opportunities, a panel of experts…

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