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58% of employees say employers aren’t ready to engage: report

58% of employees say employers aren’t ready to engage: report

Though 91 per cent of Canadian business leaders see engagement as a top priority in today’s workplace, 58 per cent of employees say their employers aren’t…

  • By: Staff
  • May 13, 2016 September 13, 2019
  • 08:41
PSP Investments announces new global road investment platform

PSP Investments announces new global road investment platform

The Public Sector Pension Investment Board has become the sole shareholder of Isolux Infrastructure, which will serve as the pension investment manager’s new global road…

  • By: Staff
  • May 12, 2016 September 13, 2019
  • 15:16
Top female CEOs earned more on average than males

Top female CEOs earned more on average than males

Female chief executive officers are out-earning their male counterparts significantly — but it is a small sample size. In 2015, the eight women who served in…

  • By: Staff
  • May 12, 2016 September 13, 2019
  • 14:45
Employer has staff doing crunches, lunges as part of new wellness program

Employer has staff doing crunches, lunges as part of new wellness program

DJ Galvanizing has launched a monthly wellness program for its employees that focuses on musculoskeletal health. “We had a time where we were seeing a lot…

Ontario Teachers’ appoints Sandra McEwen

Ontario Teachers’ appoints Sandra McEwen

The Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan has appointed Sandra McEwen vice-president, valuations, risk analytics and model validation. McEwen, who has more than 17 years of audit, valuation…

  • May 12, 2016 September 13, 2019
  • 09:00
Millennials talk ORPP with retirees in new ads

Millennials talk ORPP with retirees in new ads

Regardless of whether you agree with the Ontario Registered Pension Plan, you may find new ads from the Government of Ontario helpful for getting employees —…

What is the role of benefits programs in supporting Fort McMurray victims?

What is the role of benefits programs in supporting Fort McMurray victims?

As residents of Fort McMurray, Alta., continue to deal with the fallout from the recent wildfires that have ravaged the city, organizations like Morneau Shepell…

RBC Insurance introduces preferred pharmacy network for specialty drugs

RBC Insurance introduces preferred pharmacy network for specialty drugs

RBC Insurance has launched a preferred pharmacy network for specialty drugs, which it expects will cut claims costs by three to four percent. Figures from IMS Brogan…

  • By: Staff
  • May 11, 2016 September 13, 2019
  • 09:00
Do political, economic woes make Brazil a bad place to invest?

Do political, economic woes make Brazil a bad place to invest?

As the country grapples with political and economic troubles, is it a bad time to invest in Brazil? For some investors, the country does offer opportunities. “Brazil,…

  • By: Jann Lee
  • May 10, 2016 September 13, 2019
  • 09:27
Google faces data breach from benefits management provider

Google faces data breach from benefits management provider

Not even Google is immune to cyber attacks. The company sent a data breach notice to its U.S. employees on Monday, explaining its benefits management…

  • By: Staff
  • May 10, 2016 September 13, 2019
  • 09:13
Pension heads discuss the lessons from Canada’s public plans

Pension heads discuss the lessons from Canada’s public plans

This week, Dean DiSpalatro, senior editor of Benefits Canada‘s sister publication, Advisor.ca, is reporting live from the CFA Institute’s annual conference. One of the first sessions featured a…

  • By: Staff
  • May 10, 2016 September 13, 2019
  • 09:00
Have your say: Are Canadian pension fund managers overpaid?

Have your say: Are Canadian pension fund managers overpaid?

Pension funds are under increasing scrutiny and fund manager compensation is an area of heated debate. Keith Ambachtsheer, director emeritus of the Rotman International Centre…

  • By: Staff
  • May 9, 2016 September 13, 2019
  • 10:50
CSA Group doubles participation in DC pension

CSA Group doubles participation in DC pension

CSA Group has doubled employee participation in its defined contribution pension plan – from 40 per cent to 85 per cent – following a number of changes…

  • By: Jann Lee
  • May 9, 2016 September 13, 2019
  • 10:34

CPP Investments joining €400M co-investment in French logistics firm, selling European non-performing loan portfolio

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…

  • By: Staff
  • May 15, 2026 May 15, 2026
  • 15:00

Canadian institutional investors post 0.52% investment return in Q1 2026: report

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.…

  • By: Staff
  • May 14, 2026 May 14, 2026
  • 11:00

Canadian DB plans demonstrate resilience amid AI strain on equity market, global uncertainty: expert

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…

ACPM asking feds for greater retirement savings pooling and portability

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…

  • By: Staff
  • May 15, 2026 May 13, 2026
  • 09:00

Top 5 HR, benefits, pension and investment stories of the week

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…

  • By: Staff
  • May 15, 2026 May 14, 2026
  • 09:00

Permanent EOT legislation providing incentive for employers, supporting wealth distribution: expert

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…