Canadian public equities led the way as the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board saw a 12 per cent return in its latest fiscal year. On Thursday,…
Douglas Moodie has been appointed as president and chief executive officer of the Nova Scotia Pension Services Corp. after serving in the role on an…
Defined benefit pension plans regulated by the Financial Services Commission of Ontario are continuing the trend towards improved solvency ratios. The median solvency ratio rose…
What can plan sponsors do about the rising costs of their drug plans? Participants at the Face to Face in Drug Plan Management Forum in…
With big escalations in drug plan costs year after year, many plan sponsors want to get a better grip on spending. But how can drug…
Non-compliance with prescription medications is a huge concern for drug plan sponsors who worry about wasting money and worsened outcomes for their members. A panel…
With increasing use of cannabis for therapeutic purposes and legalization pending for recreational use, many employers are wondering about the implications for their drug plans…
What are some of the common myths and misconceptions in drug plan management? Panellists explored the issues during the recent Face to Face in Drug…
China seeks to limit investment flows to world’s biggest money fund.
The federal government has proposed amendments to the patented medicines regulations to reduce the costs of prescription drugs in Canada. “This is a consultation process, so what…
Ninety per cent of Canadians would be willing to contribute more to a pension to ensure they have a predictable income at retirement, according to…
The Alberta government says legislation to overhaul workplace rules could come as early as next week. Government House Leader Brian Mason says it’s “pretty likely”…
LaSalle Investment Management has appointed Chris Lawrence as portfolio manager for its Canadian income and growth funds. Based in LaSalle’s Toronto office, Lawrence will oversee…
Don Smith, the recently suspended chair of the Colleges of Applied Arts and Technology pension plan’s board of trustees, has been removed from his position…
The University Pension Plan Ontario is creating a joint venture with Schroders Capital to invest in high-quality logistics and industrial real estate across northwestern Europe.…
The average Canadian defined benefit pension plan returned 0.6 per cent during the fourth quarter of 2025, down from 4.4 per cent in the previous…
The federal government is expanding its return-to-office mandate for public employees. As of May 4, executives in the federal public service will be required to…
With the new year may come new resolutions — or at least topics to keep in mind — for capital accumulation plan sponsors. Ongoing compliance…
An article on the suspension of the board chair at the Colleges of Applied Arts and Technology pension plan was the most-read article on BenefitsCanada.com…