Canadian financial institutions appear ready to absorb projected potential losses from physical and transition risks caused by climate change, according to a new report by the Autorité des marchés financiers and the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions. The report, which engaged more than 250 financial institutions in Canada, found organizations are prepared for […]
Nearly nine in 10 (89 per cent) Canadians with life insurance say it supports their mental well-being, particularly by providing peace of mind that their loved ones will be financially protected and reducing worry about debts and final expenses, according to a new survey by Blue Cross. The survey, which polled more than 2,100 Canadians […]
A representative defined benefit pension plan portfolio returned 0.8 per cent during the month of July due to a positive result from equities, according to a new report by Telus Health. It found the funded status of a typical DB pension plan increased both on a solvency basis to 104.3 per cent and on an […]
Canadian employers are projecting a 3.11 per cent increase in average base salaries for non-unionized workers in Canada for 2026, reflecting a continued slowdown in wage growth since 2023, according to a new report from Telus Health. The report, based on data from more than 375 Canadian organizations across various industries, found by province, Manitoba […]
The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board is acquiring a 13 per cent indirect equity interest in natural gas firm Sempra Infrastructure Partners for roughly US$3 billion alongside affiliates of KKR & Co. Inc. The transaction for a stake in the energy infrastructure firm is expected to close during the second quarter and third quarter of […]
Nearly half (47 per cent) of U.S. employees rate their overall well-being positively, up from 44 per cent in 2024, according to a new survey by Alight Solutions. The survey, which polled more than 2,500 employees, found nearly two-thirds (63 per cent) of employees reported positive energy and excitement at work and 66 per cent […]
The British Columbia Investment Management Corp. participated in 2,225 global meeting voting sessions during the 2025 proxy season, according to its new stewardship report. As part of its effective stewardship approach and advancement of environmental, social and governance policies, the investment organization engaged 176 portfolio companies to address material risks and opportunities. It achieved its […]
The market value of assets held by Canadian trusteed pension funds reached $2.5 trillion at the end of the first quarter 2025, representing an 8.7 per cent increase year over year, according to a new report from Statistics Canada. It analyzed the top 250 trusteed pension plans, which equates to roughly 90 per cent of […]
More than half of Canadian women say they feel unprepared for menopause and nearly 60 per cent are unaware that symptoms such as anxiety, depression and memory issues are linked to this stage of life, according to a new report by GreenShield and Mental Health Research Canada. The report analyzed survey responses from more than […]
The Alberta Pensions Services Corp. has taken on the administration of the National Public Service Pension Transfer Agreement, a multilateral arrangement that enables the transfer of pensionable service and funds between participating public defined benefit pension plans across Canada. This agreement plays a vital role in supporting mobility within the public sector, allowing employees who […]