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After Keystone XL rejection, no easy options for TransCanada

After Keystone XL rejection, no easy options for TransCanada

Immediately after U.S. President Barack Obama denied a permit for the Keystone XL pipeline, TransCanada Corp. vowed to review all of its options. Unfortunately for…

Paying to support euro currency must be limited to eurozone: Cameron

Paying to support euro currency must be limited to eurozone: Cameron

British Prime Minister David Cameron laid out his government’s demands for European Union reforms Tuesday, saying a looser “British model of membership” would let him…

EU auditor says bloc should invest its money better

EU auditor says bloc should invest its money better

The independent auditor of the European Union’s books is calling for a “wholly new approach” to the way the EU spends and invests its money.…

Liberals will support oil patch less than Tories, but that’s not bad

Liberals will support oil patch less than Tories, but that’s not bad

The new Liberal government won’t support the energy sector as much as the Conservatives did, but the Canadian economy can still thrive. “The big picture,…

CPPIB and Women in Capital Markets launch internship

CPPIB and Women in Capital Markets launch internship

Women in Capital Markets and the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB) have started an internship for women in undergraduate programs who want to develop…

  • By: Staff
  • November 10, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 10:34
Fiera Capital enters Asia-Pacific market

Fiera Capital enters Asia-Pacific market

Fiera Capital Corporation is expanding its distribution reach into the Asia-Pacific market through a partnership with Nissay Asset Management Corporation, the investment management arm of…

  • By: Staff
  • November 9, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 11:09
Global trade slowdown points to risk of worldwide recession

Global trade slowdown points to risk of worldwide recession

A slow-down in international trade could be a harbinger of a new recession for the world’s leading economies, a leading global policy organization warns Monday.…

Tensions resurface over Greek bailout

Tensions resurface over Greek bailout

Greece doesn’t appear to have done enough to convince its European creditors to release the 2 billion euros ($2.2 billion) it’s due from its financial…

Providing benefits is a large expense for employers

Providing benefits is a large expense for employers

Spending on employee benefits is a a significant expense for Canadian companies—the average cost of providing benefits for a full-time employee is $8,330. These are…

  • By: Staff
  • November 9, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 10:21
Will Liberal tax plan help the economy?

Will Liberal tax plan help the economy?

As the Liberals rush to fulfill their headline election vow to siphon more from the rich to give to the middle class, it remains up…

CPPIB’s investment strategy at a glance

CPPIB’s investment strategy at a glance

Edwin Cass, senior vice-president and chief investment strategist for the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB) spoke about the pension fund’s investment framework at the…

  • By: Staff
  • November 6, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 11:04
Unemployment drops to 7%

Unemployment drops to 7%

The country’s labour force ballooned by 44,400 net jobs last month, thanks to a surge in temporary public-administration work likely generated by the federal election,…

Retirement saving still a worry

Retirement saving still a worry

Worried about saving? You’re not alone.

  • By: Staff
  • November 6, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 08:45

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…