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My Take: Childcare support welcome, but what about elder care?

My Take: Childcare support welcome, but what about elder care?

I’m told I’m a member of the so-called sandwich generation of those in their 30s and 40s with the dual responsibilities of bringing up their…

Alternative investments among the DC topics at 2016 Benefits and Pension Summit

Alternative investments among the DC topics at 2016 Benefits and Pension Summit

From the Ontario Retirement Pension Plan to the implications of environmental, social and governance factors, the pension stream at Benefits Canada‘s 2016 Benefits and Pension…

9.1% Return From AIMCo

9.1% Return From AIMCo

Solid performance during tough times in Alberta

  • By: Staff
  • March 24, 2016 September 13, 2019
  • 07:13
Call For Papers

Call For Papers

Canadian Investment Review is seeking research submissions,

AIMCo returns 9.1% in 2015

AIMCo returns 9.1% in 2015

Alberta Investment Management Corporation (AIMCo) has reported a 9.1% rate of return on its total assets under management for the year ending December 31, 2015.…

  • By: Staff
  • March 23, 2016 September 13, 2019
  • 09:48
Sounding Board: The Zika virus: legitimate fears, excessive pessimism

Sounding Board: The Zika virus: legitimate fears, excessive pessimism

Active investment management is grounded in the belief that markets are not always efficient. Generally the key culprits responsible for this inefficiency are investors’ emotions…

Budget 2016: Liberals spare stock options

Budget 2016: Liberals spare stock options

After outcry over possible changes to the taxation of stock options, the Liberal government has left the existing regime in place — at least for…

How will the 2016 budget affect employers?

How will the 2016 budget affect employers?

In its first federal budget, presented on March 22, the Liberal government announced a range of developments that will affect employers and the pension and benefits industries. They…

  • By: Staff
  • March 22, 2016 September 13, 2019
  • 18:00
Budget 2016: Liberals to ‘engage public pension plans’ as part of infrastructure boost

Budget 2016: Liberals to ‘engage public pension plans’ as part of infrastructure boost

The federal government will seek additional funding from Canada’s pension funds as it looks to invest more than $120 billion in infrastructure over the next…

Budget 2016: Government commits to improving compassionate care leave and parental leave benefits

Budget 2016: Government commits to improving compassionate care leave and parental leave benefits

The federal government has committed to providing more flexibility in parental leave benefits and making compassionate care benefits easier to access and more inclusive for those who…

  • By: Staff
  • March 22, 2016 September 13, 2019
  • 14:57
Budget 2016: Government to consult on enhanced CPP

Budget 2016: Government to consult on enhanced CPP

In its first budget, presented on March 22, the federal government announced it would launch consultations in the coming months to give Canadians an opportunity to share…

  • By: Staff
  • March 22, 2016 September 13, 2019
  • 14:55
Budget 2016: Changes to OAS and GIS benefits confirmed

Budget 2016: Changes to OAS and GIS benefits confirmed

As confirmed last week, the federal budget has restored the age of eligibility for old-age security to 65, a move some in the industry are questioning.…

Budget 2016: Government to consult on 30% rule

Budget 2016: Government to consult on 30% rule

The Liberal government has announced it will launch a consultative process on the investment rule that restricts pension plans from holding more than 30 per cent…

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…

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  • May 15, 2026 May 15, 2026
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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.…

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  • 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…