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Military vets challenge denial of disability benefits in latest court battle

Military vets challenge denial of disability benefits in latest court battle

Disabled military veterans will take their fight for long-term benefits to a Halifax courtroom today where they will argue that they were wrongly denied payments because…

TD Bank CEO received 10% pay hike last year as bank laid off staff

TD Bank CEO received 10% pay hike last year as bank laid off staff

TD Bank CEO Bharat Masrani was given a 10 per cent pay bump in 2015, a year when the bank laid off staff as part…

Are you one of Canada’s top employers?

Are you one of Canada’s top employers?

Applications are now open for the annual Canada’s Top 100 Employers competition. Past winners of the honour come from a wide range of industries and include Air…

  • By: Staff
  • February 24, 2016 September 13, 2019
  • 08:25
Medavie appoints Dr. Myrna Francis to board

Medavie appoints Dr. Myrna Francis to board

Medavie has appointed Dr. Myrna Francis, president of Mfran Enterprises, to its board. Dr. Francis currently provides strategic advisory services regarding health and technology to…

  • By: Staff
  • February 23, 2016 September 13, 2019
  • 11:50
Mercer appoints Judy Butterworth to executive rewards practice

Mercer appoints Judy Butterworth to executive rewards practice

Mercer has appointed Judy Butterworth as principal consultant in its executive rewards practice. Butterworth, who will be working in the organization’s Calgary office, joins Mercer with more than…

  • By: Staff
  • February 23, 2016 September 13, 2019
  • 11:38
What will Ontario’s 2016 Budget say about pensions?

What will Ontario’s 2016 Budget say about pensions?

The Association of Canadian Pension Management is hoping to see a series of pension consultations announced by the Ontario government when it shares the details…

OCC calls for offset measures to support transition to ORPP

OCC calls for offset measures to support transition to ORPP

The Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) is calling on the government of Ontario to support employers in the transition to the Ontario Retirement Pension Plan…

  • By: Staff
  • February 23, 2016 September 13, 2019
  • 09:50
CVS Health touts restrained prescription spending growth

CVS Health touts restrained prescription spending growth

CVS Health is refining its prescription for controlling drug costs, and patients can expect more frequent coverage adjustments, as the pharmacy benefits manager pores over data and…

70% of employees wouldn’t return to a former employer

70% of employees wouldn’t return to a former employer

The majority (87%) of HR managers said they would welcome a returning employee who left on good terms, but 70% of employees said it’s unlikely…

  • By: Staff
  • February 23, 2016 September 13, 2019
  • 09:00
Liberals’ deficit continues to climb, reveals Morneau

Liberals’ deficit continues to climb, reveals Morneau

Finance Minister Bill Morneau’s updated picture of the economic backdrop heading into this year’s budget isn’t pretty, says CIBC chief economist Avery Shenfeld in a…

Healthcare company ordered to repay US$1.7 million to profit-sharing plan

Healthcare company ordered to repay US$1.7 million to profit-sharing plan

Alliance Home Healthcare has been ordered by a federal judge to repay a total of US$1,736,339 to its profit-sharing plan. An investigation by the U.S.…

  • By: Staff
  • February 22, 2016 September 13, 2019
  • 09:52
Despite difficult economy, Canadians want to change jobs

Despite difficult economy, Canadians want to change jobs

More than half (55%) of Canadian employees aged 18 to 34 would like to change jobs, start a business or return to school this year,…

Sounding Board: Funded status tells the DB story

Sounding Board: Funded status tells the DB story

There are many ways to measure the success of a defined benefit pension plan. Consider the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan, where I work. HOOPP is one…

  • By: Joe Vesci
  • February 22, 2016 September 13, 2019
  • 09:30

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…