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Greek unions to hold general strike on pension reform

Greek unions to hold general strike on pension reform

Union discontent is growing in Greece against planned pension reforms, with civil servants joining in a strike by private sector workers next month in what will…

Liberals to discuss budget, economy during cabinet meeting

Liberals to discuss budget, economy during cabinet meeting

The first cabinet meeting of 2016 kicked off yesterday, and it’s expected the Liberal party will focus on where the Canadian economy is headed in…

Google Canada plans for growth with a new Kitchener headquarter

Google Canada plans for growth with a new Kitchener headquarter

Google Canada celebrated the unveiling of its new Kitchener-Waterloo office last week. In the last 10 years, the company has expanded its KW office from just four employees…

  • By: Staff
  • January 18, 2016 September 13, 2019
  • 11:11
Maersk Group to enhance maternity benefits globally

Maersk Group to enhance maternity benefits globally

The Maersk Group is enhancing its maternity policy to increase the retention of its female employees. The new program, which will be introduced from April 4,…

OTPP and Borealis look to buy part of National Grid

OTPP and Borealis look to buy part of National Grid

Two large Canadian pension funds could be partnering to launch a bid for the National Grid’s UK gas distribution arm, according to a story in…

  • By: Staff
  • January 18, 2016 September 13, 2019
  • 09:56
Halifax Chronicle Herald union votes to strike over pension benefits

Halifax Chronicle Herald union votes to strike over pension benefits

Unionized workers in the newsroom of Canada’s largest independently-owned daily newspaper voted overwhelmingly in favour of striking Saturday if a contract cannot be reached next…

70% of employees with depression do not feel supported by employer

70% of employees with depression do not feel supported by employer

Nearly two-thirds (70%) of employees who suffer with depression at work said they don’t feel supported by their employees, according to new research out of…

Lower pay for poor is widening US income gap: report

Lower pay for poor is widening US income gap: report

The income gap in major U.S. cities goes beyond the trend of rising paychecks for those at the top: Pay has plummeted for those at the…

Op-Ed: Why another rate cut will fail

Op-Ed: Why another rate cut will fail

Investors should brace for another rate cut from the Bank of Canada. BoC Governor Poloz has hinted he’s ready to make a move. In a…

  • By: Katie Keir
  • January 18, 2016 September 13, 2019
  • 09:00
Judge rules on office politics in discrimination complaint

Judge rules on office politics in discrimination complaint

Office politics are not grounds for discrimination, according to a New Brunswick judge in a ruling on a recent complaint in the province. Justice E.…

EU employers can read employees’ private messages at work

EU employers can read employees’ private messages at work

The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) has ruled that it is not illegal for an employer to read its employees private messages sent through…

  • By: Staff
  • January 15, 2016 September 13, 2019
  • 09:05
Lawyers rally against Greek pension reform

Lawyers rally against Greek pension reform

Several thousand lawyers marched to parliament Thursday to protest a planned overhaul of the pension system by Greece’s government. Chanting “No retreat till we’re vindicated,” the lawyers…

Almost half of Canadians optimistic for 2016

Almost half of Canadians optimistic for 2016

Many Canadians believe 2016 will be a good year for them financially, according to a BDO Canada Limited poll. But just over half of respondents…

  • By: Staff
  • January 15, 2016 September 13, 2019
  • 08:27

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…