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40% of organizations don’t have an HR analytics strategy

40% of organizations don’t have an HR analytics strategy

More than two-thirds (40%) of U.S. organizations don’t have an HR analytics strategy, according to research by PwC US in conjunction with Oxford Economics. Its Annual…

  • By: Staff
  • February 25, 2016 September 13, 2019
  • 09:30
More Canadians turning to global equities for retirement savings

More Canadians turning to global equities for retirement savings

Canadians investing for retirement are increasingly looking to diversify their portfolios with global equities, says a new CIBC poll. The poll, which surveyed about 1,000 Canadians who…

  • By: Staff
  • February 25, 2016 September 13, 2019
  • 09:13
Canada’s five best employers announced

Canada’s five best employers announced

BC Hydro, Vancity, ABB, Ubisoft and Costco are Canada’s five best employers, according to a new ranking. Canada’s Best Employers list, published by Statista in partnership…

  • By: Staff
  • February 24, 2016 September 13, 2019
  • 14:40
Caisse’s 2015 return slides to 9% amid volatility

Caisse’s 2015 return slides to 9% amid volatility

Amid monetary easing, declining oil prices and anemic global growth, Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec posted a return of 9.1 per cent for…

56% of employers with DC plans think staff are saving enough

56% of employers with DC plans think staff are saving enough

More than half (56%) of Canadian employers with defined contribution pension plans think their employees are saving enough for retirement, while just 24% of employees feel the…

  • By: Staff
  • February 24, 2016 September 13, 2019
  • 09:57
Military vets challenge denial of disability benefits in latest court battle

Military vets challenge denial of disability benefits in latest court battle

Disabled military veterans will take their fight for long-term benefits to a Halifax courtroom today where they will argue that they were wrongly denied payments because…

TD Bank CEO received 10% pay hike last year as bank laid off staff

TD Bank CEO received 10% pay hike last year as bank laid off staff

TD Bank CEO Bharat Masrani was given a 10 per cent pay bump in 2015, a year when the bank laid off staff as part…

Are you one of Canada’s top employers?

Are you one of Canada’s top employers?

Applications are now open for the annual Canada’s Top 100 Employers competition. Past winners of the honour come from a wide range of industries and include Air…

  • By: Staff
  • February 24, 2016 September 13, 2019
  • 08:25
Medavie appoints Dr. Myrna Francis to board

Medavie appoints Dr. Myrna Francis to board

Medavie has appointed Dr. Myrna Francis, president of Mfran Enterprises, to its board. Dr. Francis currently provides strategic advisory services regarding health and technology to…

  • By: Staff
  • February 23, 2016 September 13, 2019
  • 11:50
Mercer appoints Judy Butterworth to executive rewards practice

Mercer appoints Judy Butterworth to executive rewards practice

Mercer has appointed Judy Butterworth as principal consultant in its executive rewards practice. Butterworth, who will be working in the organization’s Calgary office, joins Mercer with more than…

  • By: Staff
  • February 23, 2016 September 13, 2019
  • 11:38
What will Ontario’s 2016 Budget say about pensions?

What will Ontario’s 2016 Budget say about pensions?

The Association of Canadian Pension Management is hoping to see a series of pension consultations announced by the Ontario government when it shares the details…

OCC calls for offset measures to support transition to ORPP

OCC calls for offset measures to support transition to ORPP

The Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) is calling on the government of Ontario to support employers in the transition to the Ontario Retirement Pension Plan…

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  • February 23, 2016 September 13, 2019
  • 09:50
CVS Health touts restrained prescription spending growth

CVS Health touts restrained prescription spending growth

CVS Health is refining its prescription for controlling drug costs, and patients can expect more frequent coverage adjustments, as the pharmacy benefits manager pores over data and…

Unifor applies to represent two Amazon fulfilment centres in Metro Vancouver

Unifor has filed two applications with the B.C. Labour Relations Board to represent Amazon.com Inc. workers in New Westminster and Delta, B.C. “Workers at Amazon are seeking…

Feds seeking to boost domestic investments by Canadian institutional investors: budget

In its 2024 budget on Tuesday, the federal government announced a new working group dedicated to encouraging increased domestic investments by Canadian institutional investors. Former…

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  • April 17, 2024 April 16, 2024
  • 09:00

FSRA focusing on target-benefit framework for MEPPs, sustainability of PBGF in 2024-25 annual plan

In its 2024-25 annual plan, the Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Ontario is focusing on assessing and mitigating systemic and high-priority risks in the province’s…

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  • April 17, 2024 April 16, 2024
  • 09:00

Demand for data centres rising as institutional investors seek to diversify real estate portfolios: expert

Data centres are becoming an important asset for institutional investors seeking to diversify their real estate portfolios. The data centre asset class was valued at…

Caisse reports more than $53 billion in low-carbon assets

The Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec is reporting $53 billion in low-carbon assets, including $15 billion in Quebec, representing an overall increase of…

  • By: Staff
  • April 16, 2024 April 16, 2024
  • 09:00

CPPIB expands role of global offshore wind platform

The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board is expanding the role of its wholly owned subsidiary Reventus Power as its dedicated global offshore wind platform. The…

  • By: Staff
  • April 15, 2024 April 12, 2024
  • 15:00