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When it comes to employers supporting employees who are dealing with chronic pain, flexible benefits are key, says Maria Hudspith, chief executive...
A series of articles on the winners of the 2026 Workplace Benefits Awards were among the most-read stories on BenefitsCanada.com this past week. Here...
In its 2026 budget on Thursday, the federal government introduced several amendments to existing pension legislation as well as new laws impacting...
The Canadian Entertainment Industry Retirement Plan was the winner in the Financial Wellness Program category at Benefits Canada’s 2026 Workplace...
Canadians are making greater use of workplace benefits while continuing to build savings through workplace retirement plans, according to a new report...
Many pension funds have underperformed simple portfolios of listed stocks and bonds in recent years. If these are the results, the conversation may be...
When organizations show compassion by protecting capacity and setting boundaries, employees are nine-times more likely to produce great work and...
Ecclesiastical Insurance took home the Drug/Benefits Plan Innovation award at Benefits Canada’s 2026 Workplace Benefits Awards for its equity-driven...
The Ontario Pension Board is appointing Marc Rondeau as its president and chief executive officer, effective Nov. 15. He succeeds current president...
After much focus in the last few years, the most recent federal budget released in November 2025 included no new funding or announcements and national...
CIBC Mellon took home the DEI Program award at Benefits Canada’s 2026 Workplace Benefits Awards for embedding diversity, equity and inclusion into...
The Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan is appointing Olivia Steedman to the expanded role of executive managing director of its innovation investment...
Canada’s retirement income system has generally served seniors well, with family income replacement rates remaining high at an average of 80 per...
PepsiCo Canada was recognized with the Benefits Plan Communications award at Benefits Canada’s 2026 Workplace Benefits Awards for its precise...
The Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec is acquiring a 49.9 per cent stake in a newly formed wireless tower infrastructure company from Bell...
A career in the pension industry has prepared Heather Wolfe for the role of chief executive officer at the Toronto Transit Commission Pension Plan....
The Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System’s integrated and data-driven absence management strategy secured its win in Benefits Canada’s...
While Canadians are living longer, many aren’t fully prepared for the realities that accompany longer lives, including financial preparation,...
An article on how Ontario-based employers are preparing ahead of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act’s first reporting deadline...
During Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Kruger Products Inc. is highlighting the role of employee education, workplace benefits and organizational...
Benefits Canada is thrilled to announce the winners of the 2026 Workplace Benefits Awards. The awards, which were presented during the 2026 Healthy...
Three-quarters (77 per cent) of Canadian employers are taking at least one workforce-related action in response to business or economic pressures over...
While menopause-specific leave is a practical way to build a more supportive workplace, as a stand-alone policy, it isn’t a complete — or...
The Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions is backing a sound practices guide from the Financial Stability Board around the...
With the 10-year U.S. Treasury yield above five per cent and the S&P 500’s cyclically adjusted price-to-earnings ratio at about 40 times —...
A third (32 per cent) of Canadian employees say it’s harder to access mental-health supports through their workplace benefits plan than...
While three-quarters (76 per cent) of Canadians recognize that people are living longer, only a third (34 per cent) have a plan for retirement that...
Peter Lindley, president and chief executive officer at the OPSEU Pension Trust, is stepping down from his role to become the new CEO and plan manager...
Investment boards are wondering if the benefits of diversifying a portfolio with alternative assets is worth the cost and complexity, said Emilian...
Ontario employers should ensure they’re up to date on accessibility compliance regulations ahead of the Accessibility for Ontarians with...
Canada’s life and health insurers provided $157 billion in life, health and retirement benefits in 2025, up 10 per cent from the previous year,...
Ecclesiastical Insurance is supporting employees who are experiencing menopause and perimenopause through a combination of health benefits and...
At S&C Electrical Canada Ltd., a holistic, access-driven approach to women’s health is anchored in integrated support through its partnership...
The Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System is appointing Michael Kelly as head of Europe, strategic relationships and chief sustainability...
A pair of articles on how employers can support employees experiencing menopause or perimenopause was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com this...
Most investors are familiar with the idea of diversification. The concept is simple: don’t put all your eggs in one basket. By spreading investments...
It’s important for employers to recognize the struggles that caregivers of autistic children may experience and to provide workplace support, says...
Becton Dickinson Canada Inc. is marking Breast Cancer Awareness Month with employee education initiatives, community events and workplace supports...
Two long-standing experts in Canada’s retirement industry are founding a new national, independent research centre that brings the entire sector...
CPP Investments and the Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System are selling their respective 33.9 per cent and 30 per cent stakes in Associated...
A working group tasked with establishing Canada’s voluntary sustainable finance taxonomy to establish and define green and transition investment...
While Canada’s retirement income system offers strong support for plan members and retirees, there’s still room for improvement, particularly in...
Canada ranks No. 17 worldwide for statutory paid paternity leave, with fathers receiving an average of US$8,882, according to a new report by Moorepay...
When it comes to investing in alternative asset classes, the central mission at the Local Authorities Pension Plan Corp. is to put the pension promise...
With unmanaged menopause symptoms generating a $3.5 billion economic toll and 540,000 lost days of productivity annually, menopause support is more...
The funded status of a typical defined benefit pension plan improved on both a solvency basis and accounting basis in August, according to a new...
Nearly three-quarters (73 per cent) of Canadians with financial caregiving responsibilities say they’d sacrifice their own financial security to...
Younger generations often adopt the traits and characteristics of their elders — for the pension industry, this translates into a long-standing...
An article on Canadians’ concerns about retirement savings was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com this past week. Here are the top five human...
Two-thirds (67 per cent) of global asset owners say artificial intelligence, including the use of agentic tools, has become their top strategic...