How Canadian Tire connects retirement to profits
Canadian Tire Corp. was an early adopter of profit sharing as a way to include all of its employees in the success of the company,…
- By: Marg Bruineman
- April 15, 2016 September 13, 2019
- 00:06
Top Stories in News
How Air Canada’s pension took off as Canada Post’s plan sank into deficit
In recent years, Canada’s largest companies have struggled with the inherent ups and downs of managing risk in their defined benefit pension plans. Two employer-sponsored…
- By: Jennifer Paterson
- April 15, 2016 September 13, 2019
- 00:05
Lessons from Europe’s pension stress test
For many people, the mere mention of European Union rules conjures up images of red tape and bureaucratic minefields. So it’s hardly surprising that Europe’s…
- By: Yaldaz Sadakova
- April 15, 2016 September 13, 2019
- 00:04
Group benefits providers report: Insurers get a boost in the battle against fraud
Compliance is one of the hallmarks of the insurance industry, but with amendments to federal privacy laws last year, group benefits providers are facing a…
- By: Helen Burnett-Nichols
- April 15, 2016 September 13, 2019
- 00:03
What’s the prognosis for investing in China?
From the highs of double-digit growth to the depths of its 2015-16 stock plunge, pundits and investors alike are trying to figure out what’s next…
- By: Caroline Cakebread
- April 15, 2016 September 13, 2019
- 00:02
How would Brexit impact the financial industry?
As London constantly feels suffocated by what it sees as an overbearing Brussels, the relationship between Britain and Europe is anything but perfect. But after…
- By: Yaldaz Sadakova
- April 15, 2016 September 13, 2019
- 00:01
Health/wellness
In numbers: A look at workplace support for employees with cancer
At the 2016 Employers Cancer Care Summit in Toronto in February, Benefits Canada presented the results of exclusive research into the workplace experience of employees…
- By: Staff
- April 15, 2016 September 13, 2019
- 00:00
Ontario Pension Board earned 6.14% return in 2015
The Ontario Pension Board, the administrator of Ontario’s public service pension plan, ended 2015 with an annual investment return of 6.14 per cent. Net investment…
- By: Staff
- April 14, 2016 September 13, 2019
- 16:05
2016 DC Plan Summit: Navigating the uncertainty
Is the 70-per-cent income replacement rate an accurate measure of retirement security? And are current investment solutions appropriate for an environment of lower returns and…
- By: Yaelle Gang
- April 14, 2016 September 13, 2019
- 14:20
New ORPP bill includes option for other provinces to join in
A new bill for the Ontario Retirement Pension Plan introduced today will also include an option for other provinces to join in as Ontario moves…
- By: Jann Lee and Jennifer Paterson
- April 14, 2016 September 13, 2019
- 11:48
Ontario DB plan finances ‘improved slightly’ as net deficit hits $27B: FSCO
Despite market volatility, Ontario’s defined benefit pension plans have reported a slight improvement in their financial position in recent years, according to the Financial Services…
- By: Glenn Kauth
- April 14, 2016 September 13, 2019
- 10:26
Public sector sick days policies are costly and unfair: CFIB
A new report from the Canadian Federation of Independent Business says sick-day policies in the public sector are costly and unfair, because municipal government employees in 10…
- By: Staff
- April 14, 2016 September 13, 2019
- 09:51
Robots will mostly take over the jobs humans hate doing anyway
Here’s an interesting excerpt from a media report on the problem of automation eliminating human jobs: “The number of jobs lost to more efficient machines…
- By: Peter Nowak
- April 14, 2016 September 13, 2019
- 08:50
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…
- By: Bryan McGovern
- May 14, 2026 May 13, 2026
- 11:00
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…
- By: Sadie Janes
- May 15, 2026 May 14, 2026
- 09:00