Pension solvency takes a hit
Plans suffer tough Q1
- By: Staff
- April 7, 2016 September 13, 2019
- 09:59
Top Stories in News
3 ways to engage younger employees in group retirement
Time and again we hear employers say the reason they provide a group retirement plan is to attract and retain quality employees, while younger employees say they…
- April 7, 2016 September 13, 2019
- 09:29
GE Canada enters third stage of mental health strategy
GE Canada is embarking on the third stage of its mental-health strategy with a focus on leadership behaviour and helping employees to better cope with stress. “We’ve…
- By: Jennifer Paterson
- April 7, 2016 September 13, 2019
- 09:05
Caisse invests in AddÉnergie’s expansion
Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec, together with Investissement Québec, has invested $12.8 million in AddÉnergie, a Québec manufacturer of smart charging solutions for…
- By: Staff
- April 7, 2016 September 13, 2019
- 08:58
Do employers have to accommodate vegans?
The issue of employee accommodation is a touchy one for business owners and managers across Canada. While most are eager to work with employees who…
- By: Laura Williams
- April 7, 2016 September 13, 2019
- 08:45
San Francisco approves six-week fully paid leave for new parents
San Francisco became the first place in the country Tuesday to require businesses to provide fully paid leave for new parents in what was hailed as…
- By: The Associated Press
- April 6, 2016 September 13, 2019
- 14:16
CPPIB makes $2.5B deal for Glencore
The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board has announced a $2.5-billion deal to acquire 40 per cent of agricultural company Glencore Agricultural Products. The CPPIB expects…
- By: Staff
- April 6, 2016 September 13, 2019
- 10:36
The Bradford Group/Hammacher Schlemmer adds to voluntary benefits plan
Global catalogue and internet retailer The Bradford Group/Hammacher Schlemmer added a number of new options to its voluntary benefits program during its latest enrolment in a…
- By: Jennifer Paterson
- April 6, 2016 September 13, 2019
- 09:30
Who are the top earners in pensions and HR in Ontario’s public sector?
What’s the going rate for high-ranking employees involved in pensions, benefits and human resources in Ontario’s public sector? Using the sunshine list for 2015, Benefits Canada compiled…
- By: Glenn Kauth
- April 6, 2016 September 13, 2019
- 09:04
Benefits Canada News
Why employers should help young employees with their student debt
It was an otherwise unremarkable day in mid-February when nascent computer scientist Evan Maynard received some tremendous news. In a meeting with his boss, Maynard,…
- By: Alexandra Bosanac
- April 6, 2016 September 13, 2019
- 08:51
Ontario passes legislation to support first responders with PTSD
Ontario passed legislation today that creates a presumption that post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) diagnosed in first responders is work-related. Introduced in February and passed today, the…
- By: Staff
- April 5, 2016 September 13, 2019
- 12:20
Cadillac Fairview aims for 60% replacement with DC pension rebuild
Cadillac Fairview is known for building things, so when the real estate and development firm discovered its plan members weren’t on track with their retirement savings…
- By: Anna Sharratt
- April 5, 2016 September 13, 2019
- 09:28
CN Rail hits milestone in employee training program
Some 15,000 CN Rail employees have completed rail courses as part of the organization’s employee training program. The program, which combines classroom lessons with practical training, features…
- By: Staff
- April 5, 2016 September 13, 2019
- 09:20
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