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PC victory in Manitoba could signal bad news for CPP expansion

PC victory in Manitoba could signal bad news for CPP expansion

While Manitoba’s Progressive Conservatives have been silent about their stance on an expansion to the Canada Pension Plan, experts predict the party’s victory Tuesday could mean the province…

  • By: Staff
  • April 20, 2016 September 13, 2019
  • 09:50
EY enhances benefits for working parents

EY enhances benefits for working parents

EY is introducing new financial benefits for working parents, including financial assistance of up to $25,000 per family for adoption, reproductive technology procedures, and medically-necessary egg…

  • By: Staff
  • April 20, 2016 September 13, 2019
  • 09:37
Employers integral to closing gender wage gap: report

Employers integral to closing gender wage gap: report

Ontario’s gender wage gap summary report, published Tuesday, says employers play a key role in addressing the issue and that changes in the workplace around flexibility,…

  • By: Jann Lee
  • April 20, 2016 September 13, 2019
  • 09:20
How to draft a compensation plan for a CEO

How to draft a compensation plan for a CEO

Company profile Joey, 62, has been running a successful private mining company in Calgary for the past 15 years. He plans to leave the firm…

  • By: Staff
  • April 20, 2016 September 13, 2019
  • 08:54
New Morneau EAP alliance reflects evolving benefits market in Asia

New Morneau EAP alliance reflects evolving benefits market in Asia

As multinational companies expand into new markets, services such as employee assistance programs are taking off on a global level as well. “At a macro level, there is a…

Have your say: Should other provinces join the ORPP?

Have your say: Should other provinces join the ORPP?

Ontario employers may not be the only ones facing compliance with the Ontario Retirement Pension Plan as the provincial government has floated the option of allowing other…

  • By: Staff
  • April 19, 2016 September 13, 2019
  • 09:03
Caisse announces organizational shakeup

Caisse announces organizational shakeup

Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec has announced an organizational shakeup as it launches a new infrastructure subsidiary. “Over the years to come, we will…

  • By: Staff
  • April 19, 2016 September 13, 2019
  • 08:23
Half of Toronto-area workers have faced mental-health issues: survey

Half of Toronto-area workers have faced mental-health issues: survey

More than 1.5 million employees in the greater Toronto and Hamilton area have experienced a mental-health issue, according to new research by CivicAction. The study,…

  • By: Staff
  • April 18, 2016 September 13, 2019
  • 11:00
Caisse’s executive vice-president of private equity and infrastructure steps down

Caisse’s executive vice-president of private equity and infrastructure steps down

Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec has announced that Andreas Beroutsos, its executive vice-president of private equity and infrastructure, has decided to step down. The…

  • By: Staff
  • April 18, 2016 September 13, 2019
  • 09:01
Employers face up to $10K penalty for not complying with ORPP

Employers face up to $10K penalty for not complying with ORPP

Employers that fail to comply with the rules under the Ontario Retirement Pension Plan could face administrative monetary penalties of up to $10,000, according to new…

  • By: Glenn Kauth
  • April 15, 2016 September 13, 2019
  • 11:08
IMAX extends stock benefit to all staff

IMAX extends stock benefit to all staff

IMAX Corp. has extended its long-term incentive plan to all of its employees and managers. The company has extended the program, which had previously been…

35% of employees would expect same benefits on return to former employer

35% of employees would expect same benefits on return to former employer

A solid chunk of employees would expect to qualify for the same level of company benefits should they return to a former employer, according to new…

  • By: Staff
  • April 15, 2016 September 13, 2019
  • 09:20
Editorial: Employees with cancer need your support

Editorial: Employees with cancer need your support

When it came to her workplace experience while undergoing cancer treatment, Lisa Redmond lived in what she admits was a “fairy-tale world.” Not only does…

  • By: Glenn Kauth
  • April 15, 2016 September 13, 2019
  • 00:07

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…