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Employee monitoring increasing amid AI advancements

Employee monitoring increasing amid AI advancements

Thousands of employers are keeping tabs on the whereabouts, productivity and communications of workers with technology that was adopted widely during...

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Benefits Canada

Cathy Bussewitz

Health benefits cost trends decline in 2026: report

Health benefits cost trends decline in 2026: report

Health benefits cost trends among Canadian benefits plan sponsors continue to decline, according to a new report from WTW. It found the overall...

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Head to head: Is the ongoing consolidation of benefits and pension consultancies good for plan sponsors?

Head to head: Is the ongoing consolidation of benefits and pension consultancies good for plan sponsors?

A large consolidated consultancy offers plan sponsors capacity, expertise and bargaining power, argues one expert, while the other highlights the...

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U.S. SEC’s proposed climate disclosure rollback could jeopardize investor decisions: PIAC

U.S. SEC’s proposed climate disclosure rollback could jeopardize investor decisions: PIAC

The Pension Investment Association of Canada is asking the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission to maintain compatibility with international...

21.08.2026 10

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Top 5 HR, benefits, pension and investment stories of the week

Top 5 HR, benefits, pension and investment stories of the week

An article on how the Canadian Cancer and Work Charter is supporting employers and employees was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com this past...

21.08.2026 10

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Benefitscanadastaff

Institutional investors increasing hedge fund allocations amid macroeconomic conditions: expert

Institutional investors increasing hedge fund allocations amid macroeconomic conditions: expert

A macroeconomic environment of increasing interest rates, more dispersion and greater volatility is pushing institutional investors’ demand for...

21.08.2026 20

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Bryan McGovern

What Quebec-based employers should know about province’s workplace sexual violence prevention regulation

What Quebec-based employers should know about province’s workplace sexual violence prevention regulation

Starting in 2027, Quebec-based employers will be required to build on existing obligations to prevent sexual violence in the workplace, says...

21.08.2026 10

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Bryan McGovern

CPP Investments introducing additional portfolio-level carbon footprint disclosure

CPP Investments introducing additional portfolio-level carbon footprint disclosure

CPP Investments is providing additional portfolio-level disclosure related to its carbon footprint, introducing a snapshot of carbon intensity and...

20.08.2026 4

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Benefitscanadastaff

Canadian DB plan sponsors reaping benefits of global diversification during Q2 2026: expert

Canadian DB plan sponsors reaping benefits of global diversification during Q2 2026: expert

Canadian defined benefit pension plan sponsors are benefiting from global diversification strategies at a time when private markets are performing...

20.08.2026 2

Benefits Canada

Bryan McGovern

Canadian employees slowly adopting pet benefits: report

Canadian employees slowly adopting pet benefits: report

Many Canadian employees have a furry family member at home, yet only 3.72 per cent of Canadian pets have health insurance — 5.64 per cent of dogs...

20.08.2026 1

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Sadie Janes

City of Saskatoon, CUPE agreement includes benefits gains

City of Saskatoon, CUPE agreement includes benefits gains

The union representing roughly 130 workers in the water and wastewater treatment sectors for the City of Saskatoon has ratified a new five-year...

20.08.2026 20

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Expert panel: The importance of supporting employees’ financial resilience through benefits, workplace retirement plans

Expert panel: The importance of supporting employees’ financial resilience through benefits, workplace retirement plans

Nearly half of working Canadians may be more financially vulnerable than many employers realize. In the Financial Wellness Lab’s most recent survey...

20.08.2026 4

Benefits Canada

Matt Davison

CPP Investments posts 7.5% return for fiscal Q1 2027, net assets rise to $863.6 billion

CPP Investments posts 7.5% return for fiscal Q1 2027, net assets rise to $863.6 billion

CPP Investments is reporting a net return of 7.5 per cent during the first quarter of its 2027 fiscal year. The results helped its net assets grow to...

19.08.2026 5

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The Canadian Press

Canadian DB plan sponsors reaping benefits of global diversification during Q2 2026: expert

Canadian DB plan sponsors reaping benefits of global diversification during Q2 2026: expert

Canadian defined benefit pension plan sponsors are benefiting from global diversification strategies at a time when private markets are performing...

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Bryan McGovern

Canadian employees slowly adopting pet benefits: report

Canadian employees slowly adopting pet benefits: report

Many Canadian employees have a furry family member at home, yet only 3.72 per cent of Canadian pets have health insurance — 5.64 per cent of dogs...

19.08.2026 8

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Sadie Janes

CWIPP reports funded ratio of 141%

CWIPP reports funded ratio of 141%

The Canada-Wide Industrial Pension Plan is reporting a funded ratio of 141 per cent as of Dec. 31, 2025. According to its latest financial report, the...

18.08.2026 9

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48% of Canadian employees say social events strengthen workplace relationships: survey

48% of Canadian employees say social events strengthen workplace relationships: survey

Nearly half (48 per cent) of Canadian employees say workplace social events help strengthen relationships with colleagues, according to a new survey...

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Benefitscanadastaff

Cancer charter providing employers with framework to support employee health, return-to-work processes

Cancer charter providing employers with framework to support employee health, return-to-work processes

A new initiative that provides employers with a framework to support employees who are impacted by cancer is augmenting efforts to promote healthy...

18.08.2026 20

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Blake Wolfe

IMCO committing $300 million to Canadian real estate fund, Caisse completing Boralex acquisition

IMCO committing $300 million to Canadian real estate fund, Caisse completing Boralex acquisition

The Investment Management Corp. of Ontario is committing $300 million to the ninth vintage of KingSett Capital’s growth fund strategy. KingSett Real...

17.08.2026 10

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OMERS reporting 4.8% investment return in first half of 2026, net assets total $151.6 billion

OMERS reporting 4.8% investment return in first half of 2026, net assets total $151.6 billion

The Ontario Municipal Employees’ Retirement System is reporting a net investment return of 4.8 per cent as at June 30, 2026, representing a gain of...

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How Marriott Hotels of Canada’s student debt repayment program is meeting employees in their varying financial journeys

How Marriott Hotels of Canada’s student debt repayment program is meeting employees in their varying financial journeys

With 10,000 employees across the country and a commitment to providing meaningful, differentiating support, Marriott Hotels of Canada Ltd. is focused...

17.08.2026 20

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Jennifer Paterson

Nearly two-thirds of Canadians hitting pause on major purchases, milestones: survey

Nearly two-thirds of Canadians hitting pause on major purchases, milestones: survey

Nearly two-thirds of Canadians are hitting pause on a major purchase or life milestone, but 71 per cent believe their big dreams remain achievable...

14.08.2026 10

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Benefitscanadastaff

Top 5 HR, benefits, pension and investment stories of the week

Top 5 HR, benefits, pension and investment stories of the week

An article on leadership changes at the Investment Management Corp. of Ontario was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com this past week. Here are...

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Benefitscanadastaff

Caisse reporting 5.1% investment return in first half of 2026, net assets reach $552 billion

Caisse reporting 5.1% investment return in first half of 2026, net assets reach $552 billion

The Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec is reporting a 5.1 per cent investment return during the first half of 2026, pushing its net assets to...

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Bryan McGovern

How employers can support workers’ health amid growing wildfire risks

How employers can support workers’ health amid growing wildfire risks

As wildfires become more frequent across Canada, employers can help protect workers by ensuring they understand and can access the health benefits and...

14.08.2026 20

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Sonya Singh

Geopolitical disruption pushing institutional investors to geographic concentration: report

Geopolitical disruption pushing institutional investors to geographic concentration: report

Investment allocations from sovereign wealth fund organizations are concentrating on a geographic basis due to geopolitics, according to a new report...

13.08.2026 10

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Benefitscanadastaff

Nova Scotia Pension Services Corp. assets increase to $15.2 billion

The Nova Scotia Pension Services Corp. — which administers the investment assets of the Public Service Superannuation Plan and the Teachers’...

13.08.2026 20

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Benefitscanadastaff

Employers should take proactive approach before ‘equal treatment’ wage rules come into effect: expert

Federally regulated employers should take a proactive approach and identify any differentiations in compensation practices before new wage rules come...

13.08.2026 20

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Sadie Janes

Nova Scotia Pension Services Corp. assets increase to $15.2 billion

The Nova Scotia Pension Services Corp. — which administers the investment assets of the Public Service Superannuation Plan and the Teachers’...

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Benefitscanadastaff

Employers should take proactive approach before ‘equal treatment’ wage rules come into effect: expert

Federally regulated employers should take a proactive approach and identify any differentiations in compensation practices before new wage rules come...

13.08.2026 20

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Sadie Janes

30% of Canadian employees say mental health negatively impacting productivity: survey

Three in 10 (30 per cent) Canadian employees say their mental health is negatively impacting their work productivity and goals, according to a new...

12.08.2026 20

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Benefitscanadastaff

B.C.-based DC pension plans’ use of auto-escalation can remove psychological barriers to saving: expert

The inclusion of automatic escalation in British Columbia-based defined contribution pension plans can support employees’ retirement readiness by...

12.08.2026 20

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Blake Wolfe

OMERS appoints Adam Buzanis as managing director, head of funds

The Ontario Municipal Employees’ Retirement System is appointing Adam Buzanis as managing director and head of funds, effective Aug. 3, 2026. In...

11.08.2026 10

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Ontario Teachers’ returns 9.5% for the first half of 2026

The Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan achieved a net investment return of 9.5 per cent for the first six months of 2026, with net investment income of...

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Benefitscanadastaff

Sounding Board: How pension plans can evolve to support the next generation of employees

For years, conventional wisdom has suggested that younger workers don’t care about retirement planning and that pensions aren’t even on their...

11.08.2026 10

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Noam Sela

IMCO restructuring investment leadership following CIO’s departure

Rossitsa Stoyanova is leaving the Investment Management Corp. of Ontario as chief investment officer, effective January 2027. She will become a...

10.08.2026 20

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Benefitscanadastaff

Six in 10 Canadian employers plan to hire more workers by end of 2026: survey

Nearly six in 10 (58 per cent) Canadian employers say they plan to increase hiring before the end of 2026 as organizations advance business priorities...

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Benefitscanadastaff

Top 5 HR, benefits, pension and investment stories of the week

An article on the potential impact of upcoming right-to-disconnect legislation for federally regulated employers was the most-read story on...

07.08.2026 20

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Benefitscanadastaff

Workplace coaching initiatives reflect growing focus on leadership development: expert

07.08.2026 10

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Sonya Singh

Top 5 HR, benefits, pension and investment stories of the week

An article on the potential impact of upcoming right-to-disconnect legislation for federally regulated employers was the most-read story on...

07.08.2026 20

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Benefitscanadastaff

Total portfolio approach demanding closer look among institutional investors: reports

07.08.2026 20

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Bryan McGovern

Workplace coaching initiatives reflect growing focus on leadership development: expert

Starbucks Coffee Co.’s investment in dedicated workplace coaching roles reflects a growing focus on leadership development among employers, says one...

07.08.2026 20

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Sonya Singh

Registered pension plan sponsors reporting increased membership: Stats Can

06.08.2026 10

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Benefitscanadastaff

Mosaic, Unifor agreement includes pension, benefits gains

The union representing 750 workers at Mosaic’s potash operations near Esterhazy, Sask., has ratified a new three-year collective agreement that...

06.08.2026 20

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Benefitscanadastaff

Sounding Board: How employers can help employees bridge the gap between recovery and return to work

I’ve always felt that work was part of my identity. What I did as Dr. Svec was very different from what I felt and thought as Hank. It wasn’t...

06.08.2026 20

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Henry J. Svec

Ontario joining Canada’s securities regulatory passport system

05.08.2026 30

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Benefitscanadastaff

Drug savings programs can alleviate cost pressures for private plans, impact plan design: expert

05.08.2026 10

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Sadie Janes

Canadian DB plans report median investment return of 6% in Q2 2026: report

04.08.2026 20

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Benefitscanadastaff