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How to end workplace bullying

How to end workplace bullying

Workplace bullying is a common occurrence and there are ways to put a stop to it.

Positive signs for Canadian economy

Positive signs for Canadian economy

RBC Economics downgraded its forecast for the Canadian economy due, primarily, to the ongoing weakness in the energy sector, Advisor.ca reports.

  • By: Staff
  • September 22, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 11:43
Workplace support helps employees with arthritis

Workplace support helps employees with arthritis

Canadians who have difficulty working because of their arthritis report fewer job disruptions when they use workplace supports, a study says.

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  • September 22, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 11:30
Wow new employees ASAP

Wow new employees ASAP

Achievers discovered a problem around the time it hit 40 employees. A recent hire suddenly quit, and during an exit interview confessed that the company…

  • By: Staff
  • September 22, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 11:14
Sale of Russell Investments near collapse: Report

Sale of Russell Investments near collapse: Report

London Stock Exchange Group's plan to sell Russell Investments to China's CITIC Securities may collapse, reports Bloomberg News.

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  • September 22, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 10:40
Caisse investing in Mexican infrastructure projects

Caisse investing in Mexican infrastructure projects

The Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec plans to invest $1.43 billion on infrastructure in Mexico with a consortium of Mexican institutional investors.

  • By: Staff
  • September 21, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 15:36
3 ways to support Canada’s aging population

3 ways to support Canada’s aging population

It could cost the federal government $3.3 billion over the next year to implement strategies that will help it cope with Canada’s aging population, says…

USW wants court to stop U.S. Steel from cutting pension contributions

USW wants court to stop U.S. Steel from cutting pension contributions

The United Steelworkers is seeking a court order to stop U.S. Steel's reallocation of Canadian production to the United States and is condemning a threat…

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  • September 21, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 11:30
Strong salary increases expected in 2016

Strong salary increases expected in 2016

Canadian employees can expect an average total salary increase of 3% in 2016, an Aon survey finds.

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  • September 21, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 11:03
Poland’s president proposes reducing retirement age

Poland’s president proposes reducing retirement age

Poland's President Andrzej Duda says he is asking the country's lawmakers to lower the retirement age, in a move that reverses a recent reform by…

NDP promises to reduce prescription drug prices

NDP promises to reduce prescription drug prices

NDP leader Tom Mulcair went to a Liberal-held riding today to announce he plans to work with the provinces to support universal prescription drug coverage—but…

Allstate Benefits expands into Canada

Allstate Benefits expands into Canada

Allstate Benefits is expanding its business into Canada and offering critical illness products and services. “Allstate Canada has been protecting Canadian homes and property from…

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  • September 18, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 11:54
U.S. Steel Canada asks court to stop some pension contributions

U.S. Steel Canada asks court to stop some pension contributions

U.S. Steel Canada says it will be filing a motion with the Ontario Superior Court of Justice seeking an order to continue its operations and…

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  • September 18, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 11:28

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…

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…