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League launches health and wellness benefits platform

League launches health and wellness benefits platform

Digital health platform League has launched a full benefits platform called League Benefits. The platform has been designed to help organizations deliver personal spending accounts,…

Meet AIMCo’s New Chief Risk Officer

Meet AIMCo’s New Chief Risk Officer

Remco van Eeuwijk steps into new role from MN.

  • By: Staff
  • February 4, 2016 September 13, 2019
  • 06:00
Raising the bar on pension plan governance

Raising the bar on pension plan governance

New regulations and legislation around plan administration is changing the state of play for pension governance. It is no longer a nice to have; it’s…

Caisse to tender shares under Rona acquisition offer

Caisse to tender shares under Rona acquisition offer

As Lowe’s Companies announces it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Québec-based Rona, Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec has confirmed that…

AIMCo appoints chief risk officer

AIMCo appoints chief risk officer

Alberta Investment Management Corporation (AIMCo) has appointed Remco van Eeuwijk as chief risk officer, effective May 2, 2016. With more than 15 years of experience,…

  • By: Staff
  • February 3, 2016 September 13, 2019
  • 09:40
Ontario Teachers’ adds to investment team

Ontario Teachers’ adds to investment team

Following on from its appointment of a new chief investment officer, the Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan (OTPP) has made a series of appointments to its investment…

  • By: Staff
  • February 3, 2016 September 13, 2019
  • 09:22
55% concerned about financial impact of critical illness

55% concerned about financial impact of critical illness

More than half (55%) of Canadians are concerned about their inability to meet living expenses should they become impacted by a serious illness, according to…

Why you shouldn’t force employees to take vacation time

Why you shouldn’t force employees to take vacation time

Ontario’s Employment Standards Act dictates that employees are entitled to a minimum of two weeks of vacation per year, which that employee can forgo, if their employer…

NDP to introduce motion on tackling gender pay gap

NDP to introduce motion on tackling gender pay gap

The NDP will introduce an opposition day motion urging the federal government to do everything it can to tackle the unacceptable wage gap between men…

  • By: Staff
  • February 3, 2016 September 13, 2019
  • 08:53
88% of employees experience regular stress at work

88% of employees experience regular stress at work

A vast majority (88%) of UK employees regularly experience stress at work, according to new research by ADP. The research also found that nearly half…

CPP more costly than other public sector pensions: report

CPP more costly than other public sector pensions: report

The Canada Pension Plan (CPP) is more costly than five public sector pension plans, according to a new report by the Fraser Institute. The report…

  • By: Staff
  • February 2, 2016 September 13, 2019
  • 09:59
CPPIB among investors seeking transparency on climate change

CPPIB among investors seeking transparency on climate change

The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board and Quebec’s Caisse de depot are among institutional investors seeking greater transparency from three of the world’s biggest mining…

Ontario to introduce employer resources to prevent PTSD among first responders

Ontario to introduce employer resources to prevent PTSD among first responders

Ontario is putting in place a number of new initiatives to help prevent or mitigate the risk of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) among first responders, such as…

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
  • 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.…

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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…

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  • 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…