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Saying goodbye

Like many people in our industry, I remember where I was when the 2008 financial crisis hit. I’d been with Rogers for one year as…

Breakdown: As they said it

Canada’s officially in a recession, the loonie remains weak, and the debate about boosting the public pension system is still raging. What do decision-makers have…

Quick Hits

In October 2015's Quick Hits: Top 10 craziest interview behaviours, Health Byte, This Month in Numbers, and more...

  • By: Staff
  • October 1, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 07:00
How to promote Healthy Workplace Month

How to promote Healthy Workplace Month

October is Canada's Healthy Workplace Month.

  • By: Staff
  • October 1, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 07:00
Canadian seniors outnumber kids for first time ever

Canadian seniors outnumber kids for first time ever

Canada's seniors have edged out the number of children under the age of 14, according to the latest population figures that experts say contain further…

Investors ditch emerging markets

Investors ditch emerging markets

Global investors are estimated to have sold US$40 billion worth of emerging market assets in the third quarter of 2015, according to the Institute of…

  • By: Staff
  • September 30, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 07:00
B.C. introduces new pension standards

B.C. introduces new pension standards

The British Columbia government is announcing new standards for workplace pension plans, creating options that could be activated even before an employee retires.

CIBC to set target numbers for women on board, in executive roles

CIBC to set target numbers for women on board, in executive roles

CIBC plans to set formal targets this year for the number of women on its board of directors and in executive officer positions, the bank's…

NYC mayor urges pension funds to sell coal stocks

NYC mayor urges pension funds to sell coal stocks

New York City mayor Bill de Blasio is proposing that the city's pension funds divest from coal.

  • By: Staff
  • September 29, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 14:14
National pharmacare not needed: study

National pharmacare not needed: study

A national single-payer pharmacare program is unnecessary and will be costly for Canadian patients and taxpayers, a study says.

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  • September 29, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 12:07
Workers don’t consider the financial impacts of becoming disabled

Workers don’t consider the financial impacts of becoming disabled

An RBC Insurance survey finds 67% of employees aren't discussing the financial impacts of becoming disabled, Advisor.ca reports.

  • By: Staff
  • September 29, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 11:48
Employees love their jobs but still plan to leave

Employees love their jobs but still plan to leave

Two fifths of employees who are satisfied with their organizations and 51% of those satisfied with their career opportunities are looking to leave, a survey…

  • By: Staff
  • September 29, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 11:23
Canadian pension funds, insurers take Manhattan

Canadian pension funds, insurers take Manhattan

Canadian insurers, pension funds and asset managers have spent US$3.85 billion in Manhattan property so far this year, more than double the US$1.97 billion spent…

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  • September 29, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 10:59

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
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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…

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…

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  • 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…

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  • 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…

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  • 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…