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The Public Sector Pension Investment Board is reporting a net return of 6.5 per cent for its fiscal year ending March 31, 2026, down from 12.6 per...
In times of increased economic uncertainty, the number of tough financial choices facing the average person seems to rise exponentially. Clashing...
Fidelity Canada is encouraging employees to embrace the excitement of this summer’s FIFA World Cup 2026 through a series of workplace initiatives...
The equity index industry is facing a dilemma over how to best capture the market it represents following the initial public offering of SpaceX....
With institutional investors becoming the financing cornerstones in the increasing demand for new infrastructure projects in Canada and abroad, the...
Telus Communications Inc. is marking Pride Month with employee-led events, allyship programming and charitable partnerships aimed at supporting...
Manitoba is updating its employment standards legislation to allow workers additional unpaid adoption/surrogacy leave and amend sick note...
A recent decision by the Ontario Human Rights Tribunal is highlighting the importance of plan sponsors’ investigations into suspected cases of...
With just two weeks to go until the 2026 Workplace Benefits Awards’ nomination process draws to a close, Benefits Canada is pleased to announce this...
The Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec is becoming the sole owner of A25 Concession, a 7.2-kilometre toll road and bridge network in the...
An article on the potential workplace impacts of reduced paid leave and employee benefits was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com this past...
Several key themes are driving emerging markets performance, including attractive valuations, extremely light positioning and a weaker environment for...
Arc’teryx Equipment’s win in the Benefits Plan Communications category at Benefits Canada’s 2025 Workplace Benefits Awards is prompting the...
The longevity of a defined benefit pension plan’s members can have a material impact on the cost of providing the plan’s promised benefits. In...
The Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Ontario is confirming the retirement of Andrew Fung, the organization’s executive vice-president of...
Canadian defined benefit pension plans reported a below-average volume of risk transfer transactions in the first quarter of 2026, according to a new...
Two-thirds (65 per cent) of Canadian employers say controlling benefits costs is their top priority and nearly half (49 per cent) say it’s their...
A fifth (20 per cent) of generation Z male employees say they’ve taken mental-health leave, leading the way among different generations, according...
The U.S. foreign policy under President Donald Trump’s second term has been defined by economic protectionism and the reapplication of the Monroe...
With the FIFA World Cup 2026 ready to kick off in cities across Canada, Mexico and the U.S., employers can foster a positive workplace culture by...
Nearly half (49 per cent) of Canadian employers don’t actively promote workplace accommodations or consistently provide them, according to a new...
Only 19 per cent of employees feel confident using artificial intelligence at work, according to a new report by the Achievers Workforce Institute....
As millennials become a dominant demographic in Canadian workplaces, employers are rethinking how they communicate their savings plans. Indeed, that...
The Medicus Pension Plan is reporting an investment return of 13.7 per cent for 2025 and a funded status of 140 per cent as of Jan. 1, 2026. In its...
Only one in four global organizations has a formal mental-health strategy and those that do see significantly better outcomes, according to a new...
Employers that are considering cuts to paid time off and other workplace benefits risk damaging employee trust and retention if they don’t...
CPP Investments is renewing an agreement with payment platform Affirm that will see the investment organization commit US$1.7 billion towards the...
The Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan’s win in the Absence Management category at Benefits Canada’s 2025 Workplace Benefits Awards is...
One employee touts the benefits of an ESOP, while an academic notes it depends on individual financial circumstances and plan design. Morgan Zirul,...
Institutional asset owners are facing a steep climb amid geopolitical instability and macro-economic issues impacting allocations, which are pushing...
A quarter (26 per cent) of Canadian pre-retirees and 11 per cent of retirees are using artificial intelligence for financial planning, according to a...
As poor sleep health continues to impact employee productivity and well-being, there’s an opportunity for employers to help workers get the rest...
While nearly all (95 per cent) generation Z employees say they’ve avoided posting their real opinions online because they believe it could hurt...
Pension funds can enhance society in a way that doesn’t have to interfere with their fiduciary integrity and financial sustainability, according to...
Boston Consulting Group Canada is supporting employees with caregiving responsibilities through an employee network and benefits offerings. The...
Nearly two-thirds (60 per cent) of Canadian employees report being very or somewhat satisfied with their current employee benefits, according to a new...
While three per cent of total working time is lost to absences due to health issues, a much larger portion — 19 per cent — is lost to...
Recent decisions in Ontario and British Columbia demonstrate the balance between employers’ need to know and employees’ right to privacy at the...
The universe of defined benefit pension managers’ pooled funds posted a median return of 0.5 per cent before management fees during the first...
More than a quarter (30 per cent) of Canadian employees report decreased productivity due to hunger, according to a new survey by the National Payroll...
Liam O’Sullivan remembers what it was like for fixed income asset managers before technology started taking over. When his firm RP Investment...
The Saskatchewan Healthcare Employees’ Pension Plan is appointing Paula Potter as chief executive officer, effective July 1, 2026. She steps into...
Fengate Asset Management’s win in the Future of Work category at Benefits Canada‘s 2025 Workplace Benefits Awards is reinforcing its approach to...
EY Canada’s ‘Shapers of the Future’ platform is highlighting how diversity, equity and inclusion is embedded in its workforce, leadership...
The University Pension Plan of Ontario is reporting a 5.2 per cent total fund net return for the year, pushing its net assets from $12.8 billion in...
Only 20 per cent of U.S. employers report actively operationalizing artificial intelligence within their benefits programs, according to a new survey...
When it comes to employees’ psychological health, Australian employers are increasingly focusing on reducing psychosocial risks in the workplace —...
The Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec is participating in a deal that will contribute an additional US$100 million to a U.S.-based fibre...