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Liberal tax changes to take $1.2B more out of federal coffers, Morneau concedes

Liberal tax changes to take $1.2B more out of federal coffers, Morneau concedes

The Liberal government is making good on its election vow to cut federal income taxes for middle earners by raising the rate on the richest…

Former U.K. prime minister joins Pimco as advisor

Former U.K. prime minister joins Pimco as advisor

Former U.K. Prime Minister Gordon Brown is joining Pimco as an advisor, the Financial Times reports. As a member of the asset management firm’s advisory…

  • By: Staff
  • December 7, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 15:51
Scotiabank launches wealth management brand

Scotiabank launches wealth management brand

Scotiabank has launched its new Scotia Wealth Management brand, which will represent several of the bank’s wealth management businesses going forward. The bank’s website says,…

  • By: Staff
  • December 7, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 10:51
Manulife to offer HR support for small businesses

Manulife to offer HR support for small businesses

In 2016, Manulife will start offering free HR support services to its group benefits clients with two to 399 employees. Eligible employers will have access…

  • By: Staff
  • December 7, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 10:47

Canada lost 35,700 jobs in November

The Canadian economy shed 35,700 jobs in November to reverse a rise in temporary work likely generated by October’s federal election, Statistics Canada said Friday.…

Benefits considerations for your international workers

Benefits considerations for your international workers

The global economy continues to drive employers to send their employees abroad. But you, as the employer, need to have a solid plan in place…

  • December 7, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 08:00
Praise employees even when they underperform

Praise employees even when they underperform

Many managers still subscribe to the idea that negative feedback will motivate employees to prove themselves and do better next time, but the evidence doesn’t…

  • By: Staff
  • December 4, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 11:23
Equity ETFs are top performers in November: Report

Equity ETFs are top performers in November: Report

Canadian ETF flows were solid in November, with domestic and U.S. equity funds leading the pack, says the latest ETF report from National Bank’s Daniel…

  • By: Staff
  • December 4, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 10:14
Calls to action abound at drug plan management conference

Calls to action abound at drug plan management conference

Panellists at Benefits Canada’s Face-to-Face Drug Plan Management conference earlier this week called for rational, effective cost-cutting measures to ensure benefits plan sustainability. There was…

Pain of 2008 Still Real For Pension Systems

Pain of 2008 Still Real For Pension Systems

Pension systems still feel effects of financial crisis

Fiera grabs global equity management award

Fiera grabs global equity management award

Fiera Capital has been named Global Equity Manager of the Year in the U.K. as part of the 2015 Professional Pensions Investment Awards, sponsored by…

  • By: Staff
  • December 3, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 10:54
Sun Life Financial increases stake in Birla Sun Life Insurance

Sun Life Financial increases stake in Birla Sun Life Insurance

Sun Life Financial and Aditya Birla Nuvo, a part of the Aditya Birla Group, have agreed for Sun Life to increase its ownership in Birla…

  • By: Staff
  • December 3, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 10:33
Yellen hints at rate hike

Yellen hints at rate hike

Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen tells Congress that economic conditions are falling into place for policymakers to raise interest rates when they meet in two…

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…

  • 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…