The Desjardins Group is going carbon neutral as part of several actions the company plans to address climate change. In a release, the company pointed to its aim of supporting the transition to cleaner energy as well as pushing for the businesses it invests in to adopt ideal environmental, social and governance practices. “As a financial co-operative, […]
Digital human resources company Rise People Inc. is launching a national partnership program that allows it to offer its integrated human resources, insurance, group benefits and pension product through consultants and advisory firms across Canada. The company noted it aims to combine its technology expertise with advice from consultants, such as Granville West Group in Vancouver; Davis Benefits […]
The Ontario government may be spending more than it needs to on generic drugs, according to the auditor general’s latest annual report. Auditor general Bonnie Lysyk tabled her 2017 annual report on Wednesday, which found the province doesn’t know whether it’s making any progress in fighting preventable chronic disease. It found total spending by Ontario’s public […]
Investors who are watching the Canadian equity market should prepare for a few more bumpy moments in 2018, according to Russell Investments Canada Ltd.’s 2018 global market outlook. While the firm’s strategists anticipate Canada will avoid a recession, investors will be keenly watching for the signs of one. Equities may have more room to grow in the first half of […]
From migraines to metabolic syndrome, speakers at Benefits Canada’s Calgary Drug Trends Summit provided plan sponsors with solutions to the many challenges they face around their drug plans and the well-being of their workforce. And as employers continue to grapple with rising costs, the sessions addressed the various options available to help them keep their […]
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While contracts between institutional investors and asset managers can inadvertently encourage short-term investment decisions, a new report by FCLT Global is recommending nine key areas where both parties can align their interests. The not-for-profit organization’s stated goal is to encourage investors, such as pension plans, to look at allocations through a longer-term lens. It brought together working groups of […]
The Canadian Pacific Railway Co. and the Canadian Pacific Police Association have ratified a new five-year agreement, which includes paid compassionate leave that employees can receive as a loan. When employees have a personal situation, such as very ill parents, a child or a spouse, they will be able to take up to three months without […]
Dentons Canada LLP has appointed Meaghen Russell as a partner in its employment, labour and pensions group. Based in the firm’s Toronto office, Russell will be advising and representing employers on a wide range of employment and labour matters, including workplace accommodation, wrongful dismissal litigation and employment contracts and policies. Prior to the role, Russell was a […]
Green Shield Canada is launching a new mindfulness training program that will be available for free to all of its plan members. The program, which will be available on the insurer’s Change4Life platform, will include six sessions of mindfulness training available to plan members online and through their personal devices. Plan members who complete the mindfulness program […]