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NL’s College of Physicians and Surgeons latest employer to join DBplus pension

NL’s College of Physicians and Surgeons latest employer to join DBplus pension

The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Newfoundland and Labrador is the latest employer to join the Colleges of Applied Arts and Technology pension plan’s…

  • By: Staff
  • November 19, 2020 January 19, 2021
  • 09:00
Nav Canada, Goodyear Canada share experiences with LDI in low interest rate world

Nav Canada, Goodyear Canada share experiences with LDI in low interest rate world

Despite the low interest rate environment, it still makes sense for defined benefit pension plan sponsors to adopt a liability-driven investment strategy, said Serge Lapierre,…

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Scotiabank focusing on further strengthening workforce diversity, inclusion

Scotiabank is aiming to increase the representation of visible minorities in senior management roles by 30 per cent or more over the next five years,…

  • By: Staff
  • November 18, 2020 January 8, 2024
  • 15:15
Green Shield Canada, Maple partner for virtual-care program

Green Shield Canada, Maple partner for virtual-care program

Green Shield Canada is partnering with Maple to provide its group benefits plan members with free access to the virtual-care provider’s platform for the winter months…

  • By: Staff
  • November 18, 2020 November 18, 2020
  • 15:00
NL’s College of Physicians and Surgeons latest employer to join DBplus pension

NL’s College of Physicians and Surgeons latest employer to join DBplus pension

The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Newfoundland and Labrador is the latest employer to join the Colleges of Applied Arts and Technology pension plan’s…

  • By: Staff
  • November 18, 2020 January 19, 2021
  • 15:00
Learn more about the Chief Investment Officer of the Year Award finalists

Learn more about the Chief Investment Officer of the Year Award finalists

The Canadian Investment Review’s Chief Investment Officer of the Year Award will be presented to a CIO that has demonstrated leadership when it comes to…

  • By: Staff
  • November 18, 2020 January 19, 2021
  • 11:38

Bank of Canada governor says country needs to pick up pace on tackling climate change

Canada’s top central banker is making a plea for the country to more quickly address the impacts of climate change to avoid any economic ripple…

HOOPP bolstering bonds with alternative investments

HOOPP bolstering bonds with alternative investments

As bond yields drop, many Canadian pension plans are looking at new strategies to increase returns through alternative investments, according to a webinar hosted by…

Vaccine news a shot in the arm for value investing

Vaccine news a shot in the arm for value investing

Now is the time for institutional investors to buy value, small cap and cyclical stocks and hold steady while the economy builds back, says Bill…

Caisse investing further in flight training company

Caisse investing further in flight training company

The Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec is investing $150 million in CAE Inc., a Quebec-based company specializing in training and operational support for…

  • By: Staff
  • November 17, 2020 January 19, 2021
  • 15:00

Michel St-Germain reflects on 45 years in pension industry, challenges ahead

As Canada’s pension landscape has evolved over the past 45 years, Michel St-Germain has been helping plan sponsors navigate it all. St-Germain, who is currently…

  • By: Yaelle Gang
  • November 17, 2020 February 23, 2021
  • 10:35
CPPIB earns 5% net return in fiscal Q2

CPPIB earns 5% net return in fiscal Q2

The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board ended its second quarter of fiscal 2021 with net assets of $456.7 billion, up from $434.4 billion at the…

  • By: Staff
  • November 17, 2020 January 19, 2021
  • 09:33

IBM Canada training managers to recognize mental-health red flags

With winter coming and the second wave of the coronavirus pandemic hitting many regions across Canada, employee mental health is also taking a hit. To…

Manulife enhances family benefits for Canadian employees

Manulife enhances family benefits for Canadian employees

Manulife Financial Corp. is increasing its family leave support for Canadian employees, providing 20 weeks of paid maternity leave and 12 weeks of paid parental…

  • By: Staff
  • November 17, 2020 November 17, 2020
  • 08:45
Five ways managers can build personal resilience amid the pandemic

Five ways managers can build personal resilience amid the pandemic

The second wave of the coronavirus pandemic is currently slamming into regions across Canada, once again testing employers’ resilience in the face of mounting challenges.…

CPPIB posts $456.7 billion in fiscal Q2, appoints new senior executive

CPPIB posts $456.7 billion in fiscal Q2, appoints new senior executive

The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board ended its second quarter of fiscal 2021 with net assets of $456.7 billion, up from $434.4 billion, according to…

  • By: Staff
  • November 16, 2020 January 19, 2021
  • 15:00
Arthritis Society focusing on responsive approach to financial education

Arthritis Society focusing on responsive approach to financial education

With the ongoing coronavirus pandemic raising economic concerns, the Arthritis Society is taking a responsive approach with its Financial Literacy Month initiatives during the month…

  • By: Blake Wolfe
  • November 16, 2020 November 16, 2020
  • 09:00
AIMCo appoints Alison Schneider to VP of responsible investment

AIMCo appoints Alison Schneider to VP of responsible investment

The Alberta Investment Management Corp. is appointing Alison Schneider as vice-president of responsible investment.  With more than nine years of experience at the AIMCo, she joined the…

  • By: Staff
  • November 16, 2020 January 19, 2021
  • 08:55
Bank of Canada deputy warns of long lasting pandemic ‘scars’ on economy

Bank of Canada deputy warns of long lasting pandemic ‘scars’ on economy

The second-in-command at the Bank of Canada is warning that economic “scars” from the coronavirus pandemic could become permanent without concerted effort from all Canadians.…

To help economy, bank proposes tax on working from home

To help economy, bank proposes tax on working from home

White-collar staff reaping the financial benefits of working from home should be taxed to help other workers who aren’t getting the same advantages, experts at…

How CAA’s wellness app is evolving during the pandemic

How CAA’s wellness app is evolving during the pandemic

Wellness apps are becoming an increasingly popular perk for Canadian employers to offer employees, particularly as stress continues to soar as the coronavirus pandemic drags on. CAA…

Scotiabank to allow Canadian staff to buy more personal days

Scotiabank is introducing a program that will allow benefits-eligible Canadian employees to purchase up to five additional personal days. The program is effective April 1, 2021,…

Webinar: Meeting the growing demand for mental-health services caused by the pandemic

Webinar: Meeting the growing demand for mental-health services caused by the pandemic

Eight months into the coronavirus pandemic, employees continue to face a myriad of stressors, including health anxiety, isolation, financial concerns, family issues and increased workloads. This…

The value of stock selection in a low-return world

The value of stock selection in a low-return world

Despite this year’s extreme volatility, the past ten years have been an extraordinary time to be an equity investor. This can be seen by looking…