With Canada’s finance ministers preparing for a meeting next month to discuss ways to enhance the Canada Pension Plan, what’s the likelihood of success? In an interview with Benefits Canada’s sister…
I’m a newbie bike commuter, and a big chicken: in Toronto, I’ll only cycle on dedicated bicycle lanes. Luckily, if I tack on an extra…
Canada’s finance ministers have scheduled a meeting for June 19-20 in Vancouver to discuss ways to reform the Canada Pension Plan, the Globe and Mail…
As debate of the merits of hedge funds as an attractive asset class for institutional investors continues, a new study has found their investment performance…
Adult colouring books were among the various activities as Bruce Telecom held an anxiety and stress day during Mental Health Week this month. “We got a…
Since healthy workplace design accreditation system Fitwel’s soft launch last week, it has attracted more than 50 applications from employers to serve as beta testers or “champions” in the program.…
While the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board’s modest 3.4 per cent investment return announced last week will have minimal short-term effects, its investment income will have significant…
Executives from pension fund OPTrust travelled to Washington this week to meet with U.S. economic leaders and pension experts to strengthen ties and promote the Canadian pension…
Almost three-quarters (72 per cent) of U.S. employers believe a major perk to private health insurance exchanges is giving employees more choice around their benefits, a Willis Towers…
CPPIB executive named to Financial Stability Board group.
Retiree benefit plans are shrinking or dropping off the map altogether, Mercer found in its 2015 post-retirement benefits trends poll released today. Just 15 years…
The federal Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions has introduced several new disclosure amendments for the pension plans it regulates that will come into effect…
With the federal government’s consultation underway on whether Canadians should be allowed more flexibility in their working arrangements, proponents have come out on both sides of the…
CPP Investments is participating in a €400 million co-investment deal in French logistics firm Proudreed, alongside funds managed by alternative asset investor Blackstone Inc. The…
Canadian institutional investors saw a median return of 0.52 per cent in the first quarter of 2026, according to a new report by CIBC Mellon.…
Canadian defined benefit pension plan sponsors are finding portfolio resiliency in an environment challenged by questions about the technology sector in the U.S., says Katie…
Allowing increased retirement savings pooling and portability can help improve efficiency, as well as pension plan member retention and continuity, according to a policy recommendation…
An article on how employers can support employees with vision loss when they’re required to use technology for work was the most-read article on BenefitsCanada.com…
The federal government’s recent announcement that it will make the employee ownership trust tax exemption permanent is a major incentive for employers to transition their…