Positive signs for Canadian economy
RBC Economics downgraded its forecast for the Canadian economy due, primarily, to the ongoing weakness in the energy sector, Advisor.ca reports.
- By: Staff
- September 22, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 11:43
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Workplace support helps employees with arthritis
Canadians who have difficulty working because of their arthritis report fewer job disruptions when they use workplace supports, a study says.
- By: Staff
- September 22, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 11:30
Wow new employees ASAP
Achievers discovered a problem around the time it hit 40 employees. A recent hire suddenly quit, and during an exit interview confessed that the company…
- By: Staff
- September 22, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 11:14
Sale of Russell Investments near collapse: Report
London Stock Exchange Group's plan to sell Russell Investments to China's CITIC Securities may collapse, reports Bloomberg News.
- By: Staff
- September 22, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 10:40
Caisse investing in Mexican infrastructure projects
The Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec plans to invest $1.43 billion on infrastructure in Mexico with a consortium of Mexican institutional investors.
- By: Staff
- September 21, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 15:36
3 ways to support Canada’s aging population
It could cost the federal government $3.3 billion over the next year to implement strategies that will help it cope with Canada’s aging population, says…
- By: Canadian Press
- September 21, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 11:44
USW wants court to stop U.S. Steel from cutting pension contributions
The United Steelworkers is seeking a court order to stop U.S. Steel's reallocation of Canadian production to the United States and is condemning a threat…
- By: Staff
- September 21, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 11:30
Strong salary increases expected in 2016
Canadian employees can expect an average total salary increase of 3% in 2016, an Aon survey finds.
- By: Staff
- September 21, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 11:03
Poland’s president proposes reducing retirement age
Poland's President Andrzej Duda says he is asking the country's lawmakers to lower the retirement age, in a move that reverses a recent reform by…
- By: Associated Press
- September 21, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 10:03
NDP promises to reduce prescription drug prices
NDP leader Tom Mulcair went to a Liberal-held riding today to announce he plans to work with the provinces to support universal prescription drug coverage—but…
- By: Canadian Press
- September 18, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 16:58
Allstate Benefits expands into Canada
Allstate Benefits is expanding its business into Canada and offering critical illness products and services. “Allstate Canada has been protecting Canadian homes and property from…
- By: Staff
- September 18, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 11:54
U.S. Steel Canada asks court to stop some pension contributions
U.S. Steel Canada says it will be filing a motion with the Ontario Superior Court of Justice seeking an order to continue its operations and…
- By: Staff
- September 18, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 11:28
Australians less confident about retirement than Americans
Despite having higher investable assets and considerably higher contribution rates than Americans, a survey finds Australians have notably lower confidence in their ability to meet…
- By: Staff
- September 18, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 11:11
Meridian focusing on flexibility, mentorship to promote gender equity, female leadership
Meridian Credit Union is focusing on flexibility and mentorship to promote gender equity and female leadership in the historically male-dominated financial industry. According to the…
- By: Sadie Janes
- April 19, 2024 April 18, 2024
- 09:00
Top 5 HR, benefits, pension and investment stories of the week
A story on how Organon Canada is supporting women employees at every stage of their career was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com. Here are the top…
- By: Staff
- April 19, 2024 April 18, 2024
- 09:00
70% of employers say it’s impossible to offer all benefits demanded by employees: survey
While employers recognize employee benefits are an important part of attracting and retaining talent, seven in 10 (70 per cent) say it’s impossible to offer…
- By: Staff
- April 19, 2024 April 18, 2024
- 09:00
CAAT returns 9.5% for 2023, led by global, emerging market equities
The Colleges of Applied Arts and Technology pension plan saw a net return of 9.5 per cent for 2023, with net assets of $20.1 billion,…
- By: Staff
- April 18, 2024 April 18, 2024
- 09:30
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…
- By: Staff
- 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…
- By: Staff
- April 17, 2024 April 16, 2024
- 09:00