Ian Bickis, The Canadian Press

Ontario Teachers’ partners with Alphabet, Sidewalk Labs to launch infrastructure holding company

Google parent company Alphabet Inc. and affiliate Sidewalk Labs are partnering with the Ontario Teachers’ Plan Plan to launch a new company that invests in North American infrastructure. The spin-out of Sidewalk Labs called Sidewalk Infrastructure Partners, plans to hold, operate and invest in advanced infrastructure for the digital age. “Sidewalk Infrastructure will give cities […]

August 30, 2019 January 9, 2021
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How Canadian legislation is moving to solve issue of missing pension members

While there isn’t reliable data on just how many people are disconnected from their old pension plans, the federal government says the number could be rising with people switching jobs more often, qualifying for plans faster, retiring abroad more often and not updating their mailing address because of increased reliance on online accounts. Administrators not […]

May 31, 2019 September 16, 2019
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Retention bonuses of $9.2M for key Sears Canada staff spark outcry

Sears Canada’s plan to pay out millions in bonuses to keep executives and key staff on board while not paying severance to laid-off workers is being met with shock and disbelief. “It definitely should not go to them,” said Marinella Gonzalez, who worked as a planner at the retailer’s head office for 18 years before […]

July 17, 2017 September 13, 2019
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