Morneau Shepell adds two to Vancouver team
Morneau Shepell has appointed Mel Bartlett and Lyne Ramacière to new roles.
- By: Staff
- October 5, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 11:38
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Canadian economic recovery will be unconvincing: Report
While the Canadian economy has been in a mild recession over the first half of this year, it will regain some lost momentum by year-end,…
- By: Staff
- October 5, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 11:21
CLHIA welcomes TPP deal
The Canadian Life and Health Insurance Association (CLHIA) is encouraged by a successful conclusion to the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) negotiations.
- By: Staff
- October 5, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 10:55
There’s more to New Brunswick’s shared-risk plan story
The relatively new New Brunswick shared-risk plan (SRP) model has received a lot of attention and positive publicity over the past year, not only in…
- By: H. Clare Pitcher
- October 2, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 12:12
Canadians give up nearly 10 million vacation days
Canadians will receive an average of 17 vacation days from employers—an increase of one additional day over 2014—but will take only 15.5 of those days,…
- By: Staff
- October 2, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 11:51
U.S. jobs report disappoints
U.S. hiring slowed sharply in September, reports Advisor.ca.
- By: Staff
- October 2, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 11:38
Employees prefer benefits to higher salaries
The majority of American employees (79%) would prefer new or additional benefits or perks to a pay increase, according to the the Glassdoor Q3 2015…
- October 2, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 11:07
J.C. Penney to reduce pension obligation
J. C. Penney says it will reduce its US$5 billion pension benefit obligation by up to 35% without requiring any cash contributions from the company.
- By: Staff
- October 2, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 10:54
7 tips for addressing mental health in the workplace
In any given week, more than half a million Canadians will be absent from work because they're struggling with their mental health.
- By: Staff
- October 2, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 09:00
BMO completes sale of U.S. retirement services business
BMO has completed the previously announced sale of its Milwaukee-based U.S. retirement services business to OneAmerica.
- By: Staff
- October 2, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 09:00
QPP offers lessons for ORPP: Report
The underfunding the QPP saw during its early years offers lessons for the upcoming Ontario Retirement Pension Plan (ORPP)—as well as for a potentially expanded…
- By: Staff
- October 1, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 10:42
Minimum wage goes up in several provinces
Minimum wage earners in all three Prairie provinces, along with Ontario and Newfoundland and Labrador are getting a pay hike today. Read: On-call shifts come…
- By: Canadian Press
- October 1, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 10:17
CPPIB to invest $1 billion in energy infrastructure
Canada’s largest pension fund manager is committing $1 billion for energy infrastructure acquisitions in Western Canada, in partnership with a private Calgary-based firm with expertise…
- By: Canadian Press
- October 1, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 09:36
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…
- By: Bryan McGovern
- May 14, 2026 May 13, 2026
- 11:00
SEAMO, Scarborough Charter latest employers to join UPP
The University Pension Plan of Ontario is adding two new plan participants to its structure. Effective May 1, 2026, Southeastern Ontario Academic Medical Organization and…
- By: Staff
- May 13, 2026 May 12, 2026
- 15:00
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…
- By: Sadie Janes
- May 15, 2026 May 14, 2026
- 09:00