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Trudeau promises federal help with ORPP

Trudeau promises federal help with ORPP

Justin Trudeau was greeted like a rock star as he arrived at the Ontario legislature Tuesday for a meeting with Premier Kathleen Wynne, and rewarded…

Trudeau and Wynne to discuss CPP expansion

Trudeau and Wynne to discuss CPP expansion

Justin Trudeau is showing how dramatically the federal government’s relationship with Ontario has changed, making his first meeting with a premier since last week’s Liberal…

Valeant asks SEC to investigate Citron Research

Valeant asks SEC to investigate Citron Research

The CEO of Valeant Pharmaceuticals is asking U.S. securities regulators to investigate Citron Research. Valeant CEO Michael Pearson told analysts on a conference call Monday…

U.S. rate hike could hurt emerging markets and commodities

U.S. rate hike could hurt emerging markets and commodities

The expected U.S. rate hike could stifle emerging market growth as investors move more money back to the U.S., argues a piece by Advisor. Asian…

  • By: Staff
  • October 27, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 10:29
CI Financial to buy First Asset Capital

CI Financial to buy First Asset Capital

CI Financial has reached an agreement to acquire 100% ownership of First Asset Capital. First Asset is a privately owned investment firm that has approximately…

  • October 26, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 11:16
Mergers and acquisitions to increase despite global volatility

Mergers and acquisitions to increase despite global volatility

Despite market volatility, executives across the globe still have appetites for corporate takeovers, says a new EY study. That’s what has been diving the recent…

Your cafeteria may be giving your employees cancer

Your cafeteria may be giving your employees cancer

Does your cafeteria serve bacon or ham? If so, the likelihood of your employees getting cancer might be higher. Ham, sausage and other processed meats…

Ontario will proceed with ORPP for now: Wynne

Ontario will proceed with ORPP for now: Wynne

Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne says the first conversation she wants to have with Justin Trudeau once he’s sworn in as prime minister will be about…

Bank of Canada has only charm left at its disposal

Bank of Canada has only charm left at its disposal

After cutting interest rates in January and July, the Bank of Canada now has to basically rely on charm to send signals, argues a Canadian…

  • By: Staff
  • October 23, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 11:12
Inflation falls to 1%

Inflation falls to 1%

Canada’s inflation rate fell to 1% in September, down from 1.3% in August. Statistics Canada says the decline was due to a larger year-over-year drop…

New government brings infrastructure investment opportunities

New government brings infrastructure investment opportunities

The change of government in Ottawa from blue to red brings with it new opportunities for investors, especially in the infrastructure construction sector, investment experts…

Valeant rebuffs phantom pharmacy allegations

Valeant rebuffs phantom pharmacy allegations

Valeant Pharmaceutical shares hit their lowest level in more than a year Wednesday following a report accusing the company of creating a network of “phantom”…

Politano joins Northern Trust

Politano joins Northern Trust

Tony Politano recently joined Northern Trust Asset Management as Toronto-based senior client investment officer in the company’s Multi-Manager Investment Outsourcing practice. Politano will be managing…

  • By: Staff
  • October 22, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 10:31

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…