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EI fraud surpasses $100 million

EI fraud surpasses $100 million

The collection bill for money fraudulently claimed through the employment insurance program has surpassed $100 million, but the government doesn’t expect to collect the money…

More full-time jobs don’t offset part-time employment losses

More full-time jobs don’t offset part-time employment losses

The Canadian economy lost 6,400 jobs in June as a strong gain in full-time employment failed to fully offset losses in part-time jobs, Statistics Canada…

Video: Can auto features work in Canadian DC plans?

Video: Can auto features work in Canadian DC plans?

The main deterrent for some employers is the increased costs that would result. Another reason is, employers prefer not to force enrollment on employees who…

Greek leader Tsipras floats last-ditch austerity deal

Greek leader Tsipras floats last-ditch austerity deal

Left-wing Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras sought his party’s backing for a harsh new austerity package Friday to keep his country in the euro —…

How to find out if your employees are happy

How to find out if your employees are happy

Annual employee engagement surveys aren’t enough—you have to poll more often

People Watch: On the move in June

People Watch: On the move in June

Here's a look at the people on the move in June 2015.

  • By: Staff
  • July 9, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 15:45
Wynne promotes ORPP’s advantages

Wynne promotes ORPP’s advantages

The Ontario Retirement Pension Plan (ORPP) will help give technology companies a "recruitment advantage," according to Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne.

Caisse invests in U.S. office properties

Caisse invests in U.S. office properties

Ivanhoé Cambridge, the real estate subsidiary of the Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec, and Callahan Capital Properties have agreed to buy four office…

  • By: Staff
  • July 9, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 10:53
CPPIB, Hermes complete acquisition of ABP stake

CPPIB, Hermes complete acquisition of ABP stake

Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB) and Hermes Infrastructure have completed the acquisition of a 33.33% stake in Associated British Ports (ABP) from GS Infrastructure…

  • By: Staff
  • July 9, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 10:42
Fairfax Brit sells stake to OMERS

Fairfax Brit sells stake to OMERS

Fairfax Financial Holdings has completed its cash tender offer to shareholders of Brit PLC and sold 29.9% of the Brit shares to Ontario Municipal Employees…

  • By: Staff
  • July 9, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 10:27
NYSE outage raises questions about technology

NYSE outage raises questions about technology

A shutdown in trading at one the world's most famous exchanges raised the tension in financial markets Wednesday.

Towers Watson to sell HR service delivery practice

Towers Watson to sell HR service delivery practice

KPMG has entered into an agreement with Towers Watson to acquire the company's human resources service delivery (HRSD) practice.

  • By: Staff
  • July 9, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 09:10
Ontario uses YOLO to promote ORPP

Ontario uses YOLO to promote ORPP

Canadian rapper meets Ontario pensions.

  • By: Staff
  • July 8, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 16:23

Young Canadian employees have lowest levels of well-being: report

Among working generations of Canadians, employees aged 20 to 29 have the lowest general well-being, reporting a score of 46.9 out of 100, according to…

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

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

Ontario to do away with sick note requirement for short absences

Ontario will do away with sick note requirements for short absences as part of a larger effort to ease the administrative burden on doctors. The…

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

Expert panel: How institutional investors are adapting to a post-pandemic global economy

Renowned American businessman and investor Charlie Munger once said, “You have to keep learning if you want to become a great investor. When the world…

Average funded ratio of Canadian DB pension plans up 7% in Q1 2024: report

The funded ratio of the average Canadian defined benefit pension plan, excluding the effect of asset smoothing, reached 124 per cent as at March 31,…

  • By: Staff
  • April 23, 2024 April 22, 2024
  • 09:00