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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…

60% of Canadians report experiencing workplace harassment: survey

60% of Canadians report experiencing workplace harassment: survey

Sixty per cent of Canadians have experienced workplace harassment, according to a new report released by the federal government The report, released on Thursday, summarizes…

  • By: Staff
  • November 3, 2017 September 13, 2019
  • 09:00
Panel recommends public drug, dental benefits for low-income Ontarians

Panel recommends public drug, dental benefits for low-income Ontarians

A new report on income security in Ontario is recommending that the provincial government expand the provision of essential health benefits to all low-income people…

  • By: Staff
  • November 3, 2017 September 13, 2019
  • 08:30
Scott Colbourne rejoins fixed-income team at TDAM

Scott Colbourne rejoins fixed-income team at TDAM

TD Asset Management Inc. has appointed Scott Colbourne as managing director of global active fixed income.  Prior to the appointment, Colbourne was co-chief investment officer at Sprott…

  • By: Staff
  • November 3, 2017 September 13, 2019
  • 08:00
Morneau Shepell adds to Quebec EAP presence with Pro Health acquisition

Morneau Shepell adds to Quebec EAP presence with Pro Health acquisition

Morneau Shepell Ltd. has further boosted its presence in the employee assistance program business in Quebec with the acquisition of Pro Health Group Inc. Pro…

  • By: Staff
  • November 2, 2017 September 13, 2019
  • 09:46
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DB plans see boost from Canadian equities amid modest performance in third quarter

Canadian defined benefit pension plans experienced a modest third quarter, according to separate reports by BNY Mellon Asset Management Canada Ltd. and Northern Trust Corp.…

  • By: Staff
  • November 2, 2017 January 20, 2021
  • 08:45
Lawyer asserts priority claim for Sears retirees in CCAA proceedings

Lawyer asserts priority claim for Sears retirees in CCAA proceedings

Representative counsel for Sears Canada Inc.’s retirees has sent a letter to the monitor, FTI Consulting Inc., and all parties involved in the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement…

  • By: Staff
  • November 1, 2017 September 13, 2019
  • 15:16
Does artificial intelligence have a place in human resources?

Does artificial intelligence have a place in human resources?

Artificial intelligence has found its way into human resources departments and is expected to continue as a growing trend in the coming years, according to a…

  • By: Staff
  • November 1, 2017 September 13, 2019
  • 15:02
Caisse commits $50M loan to U.S. residential solar power company

Caisse commits $50M loan to U.S. residential solar power company

The Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec is committing a $50-million loan to a group of solar energy systems set up by California-based Sunrun Inc. The loan…

  • By: Staff
  • November 1, 2017 September 13, 2019
  • 15:00
When Time Isn’t of The Essence

When Time Isn’t of The Essence

Marshmallows can teach us all the benefits of long-term thinking.

Just one-fifth of employers have formal strategy around employee financial wellness

Just one-fifth of employers have formal strategy around employee financial wellness

Nearly three-quarters (74 per cent) of Canadian employers feel they have a responsibility to help their employees with their financial wellness, according to a new survey by…

  • By: Staff
  • November 1, 2017 September 13, 2019
  • 10:14
The Ethics of Artificial Intelligence

The Ethics of Artificial Intelligence

We’re poised to allow robots to make more decisions – what happens when they’re wrong?

  • By: Scot Blythe
  • November 1, 2017 September 13, 2019
  • 10:00

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

How employers can use benefits, communication to support workers’ sleep health

As poor sleep health continues to impact employee productivity and well-being, there’s an opportunity for employers to help workers get the rest they need through…

Survey finds 26% of Canadian pre-retirees using AI for financial planning

A quarter (26 per cent) of Canadian pre-retirees and 11 per cent of retirees are using artificial intelligence for financial planning, according to a new…

  • By: Staff
  • June 4, 2026 June 3, 2026
  • 09:00

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