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85% of U.S. asset owners relying on consultants for investment services: report

The majority (85 per cent) of U.S. institutional asset owners rely on consultants to oversee manager selection, performance monitoring, asset allocation and even outsourced chief…

  • By: Staff
  • March 19, 2026 March 20, 2026
  • 09:00

Women occupying only 23% of board seats in Canada: Stats Can

In 2023, women occupied 23.2 per cent of seats on boards of directors, increasing 0.5 percentage points compared to 2022 (22.7 per cent), according to a new report by Statistics…

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  • March 19, 2026 March 18, 2026
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Caisse launching industrial asset operator partnership, Oxford Properties joining Australian funding round

The Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec is partnering with Sagard Real Estate to pursue an industrial outdoor storage investment strategy across major U.S.…

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  • March 18, 2026 March 17, 2026
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CLHIA fraud prevention programs focusing on collaboration, education

Preventing benefits fraud is a core priority for the Canadian Life and Health Insurance Association because it helps keep benefits plans accessible and affordable for…

De-globalization movement pushing emerging markets to increase collaboration: expert

The de-globalization movement is the latest trend pushing emerging markets to increase collaboration with one another, says Indrani De, head of global investment research at…

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Canadian pension risk transfer market reaches $6.8BN in 2025: report

The Canadian pension risk transfer market reached roughly $6.8 billion in 2025, down from a record $11 billion in 2024, according to a new report…

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  • March 17, 2026 March 17, 2026
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How employers can navigate U.S. tariff complications to retain talent

As Canadian employers continue to experience economic strain from U.S. tariffs, it’s important for human resources professionals to focus on communication and creative strategies to…

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Six in 10 employers say AI-generated applications slowing recruitment process: survey

Six in 10 (61 per cent) Canadian human resources leaders say reviewing artificial intelligence-generated applications has slowed the hiring process, according to a new survey…

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  • March 16, 2026 March 13, 2026
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61% of employers lack communication strategy for workplace change: report

A majority of employers still don’t have a formal strategy for communicating workplace change, despite identifying it as their most urgent internal communications need, according…

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  • March 16, 2026 March 13, 2026
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Coverage of the 2026 Chronic Disease at Work conference

For the past 11 years, Benefits Canada’s Chronic Disease at Work conference has examined the current trends in chronic disease in Canada and what they…

2026 Chronic Disease at Work: Rising chronic disease rates among young people, women underscore need for inclusive programs

Rising rates of chronic illness among younger people and women are changing the picture of chronic disease in Canada, according to Sun Life data. Forty-five…

2026 Chronic Disease at Work: Addressing chronic skin conditions in the workplace

“Eczema is like a rollercoaster; it’s characterized by flares and remissions and flares and remissions — and the cruelest thing is that it’s unpredictable and…

2026 Chronic Disease at Work: What benefits plan sponsors need to know about postpartum depression

Postpartum depression is the most common medical complication of pregnancy and post-pregnancy, according to Dr. Tanya Tulipan, an assistant professor of psychiatry at Dalhousie University.…

Vestcor returns 8.67% in 2025, AUM grows to $24.4 billion

Vestcor Inc. is reporting a net investment return of 8.67 per cent for 2025. In its annual investment performance report, the New Brunswick-based investment manager…

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  • April 22, 2026 April 21, 2026
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Global Risk Institute’s Sonia Baxendale to step down from CEO role

The Global Risk Institute’s Sonia Baxendale is stepping down as president and chief executive officer later this year after nearly eight years in the role.…

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  • April 21, 2026 April 20, 2026
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WISE Trust Pension Plan returns 8.1% in 2025

The WISE Trust Pension Plan is reporting a net annual return of 8.1 per cent for 2025, with net assets increasing to $4.8 billion. The…

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  • April 21, 2026 April 21, 2026
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Federal pension reforms allowing frontline workers to retire after 25 years without penalty

With Bill C-15 receiving royal assent, the federal government is moving forward with pension reforms that allow thousands of frontline workers to retire after 25…

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  • April 22, 2026 April 20, 2026
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Only 27% of Canadian companies have a recognition champion: report

While 41 per cent of global organizations say they have a program for ‘recognition champions’ — employees who actively model and promote recognition so it…

Feds launch consultations on improving employer-employee relations

The federal government is launching consultations on ways to improve labour relations to support Canada’s economy and communities. Jobs Minister Patty Hajdu is looking for…