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Bank of Canada keeps key rate steady

Bank of Canada keeps key rate steady

The Bank of Canada is leaving its trend-setting interest rate unchanged amid expectations the country’s economy is bouncing back from the technical recession that kicked…

Real Estate: Getting Over the Home Country Bias

Real Estate: Getting Over the Home Country Bias

Sticking close to home puts investors at a disadvantage.

How to support transgender employees

When Morgane Oger started her gender transition several years ago, she couldn’t find work in her preferred field—freelance IT consulting. “Nobody wanted to hire a…

First thing Trudeau needs to do is fix the economy

First thing Trudeau needs to do is fix the economy

The landslide victor of the Liberals comes at a time of a mild recession, so the first thing Prime Minister-designate Justin Trudeau will need to…

  • By: Staff
  • October 20, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 17:20
The Liberals have won. Should you worry about the TFSA?

The Liberals have won. Should you worry about the TFSA?

The Conservative decade is over. The Liberals won all 33 seats in Atlantic Canada, and 184 overall, with 170 needed for a majority. Stephen Harper…

Harper’s legacy: tax benefits, smaller government

Harper’s legacy: tax benefits, smaller government

On election night 2006, Stephen Harper walked out in front of a room full of supporters and smiled at the country that had just voted…

Employers mull impact of Liberal victory

Employers mull impact of Liberal victory

Ready or not for another Canadian prime minister named Trudeau, the business community seems unfazed by the overwhelming Liberal parliamentary majority that will be taking…

Employers should use Liberals’ win to boost participation in their pension plans

Employers should use Liberals’ win to boost participation in their pension plans

The Liberal Party of Canada has just won a majority government, which means Canadian workplaces will see more discussions about saving for retirement, industry experts…

  • By: Staff
  • October 20, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 10:58
BLG names new partner

BLG names new partner

Borden Ladner Gervais LLP (BLG) has appointed Stefan Timms as a partner in its Toronto office. Timms’ practice focuses on M&A and negotiation of corporate-commercial…

  • By: Staff
  • October 19, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 10:31
Central banks running out of options

Central banks running out of options

It’s been seven years since the recession, but we have yet to see a significant global turnaround. “Through the next 12 months, we’re thinking the…

  • By: Katie Keir
  • October 19, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 10:27
Venture capital investments hit all-time high

Venture capital investments hit all-time high

From January to September 2015, 323 venture capital deals were closed, with a total investment of $1.4 billion. Research company Venture Intelligence said investments made…

  • By: Staff
  • October 16, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 11:04
Cats may help ease your stress

Cats may help ease your stress

Stressed out at work with deadlines and meetings? Try meditation or exercise…or head to a cat café for a visit with a feline friend. These…

  • By: Staff
  • October 16, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 10:17
Firing remote employees is tricky

Firing remote employees is tricky

Sure, working remotely makes life easier for lots of employees. But when these employees need to be terminated, things can get complicated. Twitter recently announced…

  • By: Staff
  • October 15, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 13:03

Expert panel: Have hedge funds budged on hurdle rates?

Even though it has been two years since the U.S. Federal Reserve started rapidly hiking interest rates, hedge fund managers aren’t more likely to have…

Public meeting in Edmonton attracts hundreds amid talk of province’s CPP withdrawal

Hundreds of Albertans turned out for a meeting in Edmonton last week to hear officials from the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board discuss the state…

  • By: Staff
  • April 30, 2024 April 29, 2024
  • 09:00

2024 Workplace Benefits Awards now open for entries

Is your organization leading the way in transforming policies and programs to meet the evolving needs of employees? Are you stepping up your financial wellness…

  • By: Staff
  • April 30, 2024 April 30, 2024
  • 09:00

Survey finds 95% of U.S. public pension funds employ investment consultants

More than 95 per cent of U.S. public pension funds employ at least one investment consultant, according to a new survey by Coalition Greenwich. The…

  • By: Staff
  • April 26, 2024 April 26, 2024
  • 15:45

73% of OPB plan members want ESG considerations included in investment decisions: survey

Roughly seven in 10 (73 per cent) Ontario Pension Board plan members believe environmental, social and governance factors should play a critical role in the…

  • By: Staff
  • April 25, 2024 April 24, 2024
  • 09:00

WISE Trust returns 7.9% in 2023, net assets increase to $4 billion

The Workplace Insurance and Safety Employees Trust generated a net return of 7.9 per cent in 2023, with net assets reaching $4 billion, up from…

  • By: Staff
  • April 23, 2024 April 23, 2024
  • 15:00