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Ontario Budget: Final report on modernization of pension plans to come this spring

Ontario Budget: Final report on modernization of pension plans to come this spring

A final report on modernizing and increasing accountability around the regulations of financial services and pension plans in Ontario is set to be released in…

  • By: Staff
  • February 25, 2016 September 13, 2019
  • 16:51
Ontario Budget: Gender wage gap committee to report in May

Ontario Budget: Gender wage gap committee to report in May

The Gender Wage Gap Steering Committee is to make recommendations in May 2016 to help shape the implementation of Ontario’s Gender Wage Gap Strategy. The 2016…

  • By: Staff
  • February 25, 2016 September 13, 2019
  • 16:42
Teachers’, AIMCo and Borealis buy London City airport for £2 billion

Teachers’, AIMCo and Borealis buy London City airport for £2 billion

The London City airport will be bought by a consortium that includes the Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan, the Alberta Investment Management Corporation and Borealis Infrastructure,…

  • By: Staff
  • February 25, 2016 September 13, 2019
  • 15:54
Sabia: “Party is over” as Caisse returns slide

Sabia: “Party is over” as Caisse returns slide

Pension fund posts 9.1% return for 2015

What’s the impact of emerging cancer treatments on benefits plans?

What’s the impact of emerging cancer treatments on benefits plans?

New immuno-onocology treatments for cancer are showing a lot of promise, but many questions remain about their side-effects and how they can be applied in both…

  • By: Glenn Kauth
  • February 25, 2016 September 13, 2019
  • 10:35
Hacking your way to a healthier workforce

Hacking your way to a healthier workforce

While employees’ attachments to their smartphones can be disruptive at work, there are innovative ways to harness them to create healthier workplaces, a forum heard yesterday.…

  • By: Yaelle Gang
  • February 25, 2016 September 13, 2019
  • 09:55
Employees facing less comfortable retirement than parents: survey

Employees facing less comfortable retirement than parents: survey

Nearly three-quarters of Canadian employees believe they are facing a less comfortable retirement than their parents, according to new research by Willis Towers Watson. The…

  • By: Staff
  • February 25, 2016 September 13, 2019
  • 09:40
Which Canadian employers are best for diversity?

Which Canadian employers are best for diversity?

BC Hydro, Dentons, Home Depot, National Bank, City of Ottawa and SaskTel are among Canada’s best employers for diversity. Canada’s Best Diversity Employers 2016 list recognizes employers across Canada…

40% of organizations don’t have an HR analytics strategy

40% of organizations don’t have an HR analytics strategy

More than two-thirds (40%) of U.S. organizations don’t have an HR analytics strategy, according to research by PwC US in conjunction with Oxford Economics. Its Annual…

  • By: Staff
  • February 25, 2016 September 13, 2019
  • 09:30
More Canadians turning to global equities for retirement savings

More Canadians turning to global equities for retirement savings

Canadians investing for retirement are increasingly looking to diversify their portfolios with global equities, says a new CIBC poll. The poll, which surveyed about 1,000 Canadians who…

  • By: Staff
  • February 25, 2016 September 13, 2019
  • 09:13
Canada’s five best employers announced

Canada’s five best employers announced

BC Hydro, Vancity, ABB, Ubisoft and Costco are Canada’s five best employers, according to a new ranking. Canada’s Best Employers list, published by Statista in partnership…

  • By: Staff
  • February 24, 2016 September 13, 2019
  • 14:40
Caisse’s 2015 return slides to 9% amid volatility

Caisse’s 2015 return slides to 9% amid volatility

Amid monetary easing, declining oil prices and anemic global growth, Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec posted a return of 9.1 per cent for…

56% of employers with DC plans think staff are saving enough

56% of employers with DC plans think staff are saving enough

More than half (56%) of Canadian employers with defined contribution pension plans think their employees are saving enough for retirement, while just 24% of employees feel the…

  • By: Staff
  • February 24, 2016 September 13, 2019
  • 09:57

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…