A Ministry of Labour inspection blitz has found that 78% of Ontario workplaces are in violation of the Employment Standards Act, according to a detailed breakdown requested by…
Canadian institutional investors are increasingly using ETFs for strategic asset allocations, and are also adopting non-traditional ETFs, says a Greenwich Associates study. The survey, sponsored…
The Bank of Canada is holding its benchmark interest rate at 0.5 per cent even as it downgrades its growth outlook for an economy hit…
Almost a third (32%) of millennials admit they are “not at all knowledgeable” about retirement savings plans (RSPs), according to new survey by TD. The survey…
As talks about the future of Canada’s health-care agreements kicked off in Vancouver yesterday, federal Health Minister Jane Philpott announced that Ottawa is joining the…
The Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) said that one of its key concerns about the Ontario Registered Pension Plan (ORPP) has been “laid to rest for…
First Health Care has launched YourNurse, a service that provides a single point of contact to help employees navigate their health benefits. Employees can access…
The UK government has announced an end to prohibitive charges faced by people looking to access their pension pot early. The plans will cap excessive…
Almost two-thirds (62%) of millennials have started saving for retirement and almost half (46%) started before the age of 25, according to a new survey. The…
The International Monetary Fund has cut its growth projection for the world this year but left its outlook for Canada unchanged from its earlier estimates…
PowerStream is continuing its focus on mental well-being in the workplace in 2016, offering half-day resiliency workshops to its 560 employees across four locations. The energy…
These days, there’s a major divergence between value and growth stocks. Equity markets and sectors that are experiencing stable growth are expensive, while weaker markets are…
Five ways tumbling oil prices and the sliding loonie can affect the federal government’s bottom line: 1. The biggest impact from falling oil prices is…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…