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Majority of U.S. employers plan to change health benefits provider over next two years: survey

The majority (88 per cent) of U.S. employers say they plan to change their health benefits provider over the next two years, according to a new…

  • By: Staff
  • February 14, 2023 February 14, 2023
  • 15:00
ESG influencing company strategy, increasing oil market vulnerability: reports

Pension plans among shareholders suing Shell board over climate strategy

Several European pension plans are backing a lawsuit against Shell Corp. alleging its board is mismanaging climate risk and breaching company law. The lawsuit, launched…

  • By: Staff
  • February 14, 2023 February 13, 2023
  • 11:30

40% of U.S. employers offered fertility benefits in 2022, up from 30% in 2020: survey

Two-fifths (40 per cent) of U.S. organizations currently offer fertility benefits, up from 30 per cent in 2020, according to a survey by the International Foundation…

  • By: Staff
  • February 14, 2023 February 9, 2023
  • 09:00
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Clear, consistent guidelines required for integrating sustainability in investment decisions in Canada: report

Canada requires clear, consistent guidance on the integration and reporting of sustainability factors into investment decisions, according to a new report from the United Nations-based…

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  • February 14, 2023 February 13, 2023
  • 09:00

Carefor Health & Community Services joins HOOPP

Carefor Health & Community Services has joined the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan. The Ottawa-based health-care and community support charity previously sponsored its own defined…

  • By: Staff
  • February 13, 2023 February 10, 2023
  • 09:00

OMERS appointing Daniel Fournier to lead Oxford Properties Group

The Ontario Municipal Employees’ Retirement System is appointing Daniel Fournier as the next executive chair of its real estate arm, Oxford Properties Group. Fournier will…

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  • February 13, 2023 February 10, 2023
  • 09:00
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CPPIB generated 1.9% returns in fiscal Q3, buoyed by rebound in public equities

The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board’s assets returned 1.9 per cent during the third quarter of fiscal 2023, according to its latest quarterly report. By…

  • By: Staff
  • February 13, 2023 February 10, 2023
  • 09:00
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78% of Ontario employers say supporting employee mental health, well-being important to company’s success

More than three-quarters (78 per cent) of employers in Ontario believe supporting employee mental health and well-being is important for their organization’s success, according to…

  • By: Staff
  • February 10, 2023 February 10, 2023
  • 09:05
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Top 5 HR, benefits, pension and investment stories of the week

An article on how much money Canadians think they’ll need in retirement was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com over the last week. Here are the five…

  • By: Staff
  • February 10, 2023 February 9, 2023
  • 09:00

Coalition seeking to bring employee ownership trusts to Canada

The Canadian Employee Ownership Coalition is urging the federal government to introduce an employee ownership trust in the next federal budget and to remove tax barriers to…

  • By: Sadie Janes
  • February 10, 2023 February 10, 2023
  • 09:00

86% of U.S. HR professionals worry about current economy’s impact on workers: survey

The vast majority (86 per cent) of U.S. human resources professionals say they’re concerned about the current economic environment’s impact on employees’ mental and financial…

  • By: Staff
  • February 10, 2023 February 9, 2023
  • 09:00
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Editorial: What’s next for improving workplace mental-health support?

Nearly three years have passed since the coronavirus pandemic became a household name. In some ways, March 11, 2020 — the day the World Health…

AIMCo backing offshore wind energy acquisition, Caisse investing in data centre project expansion

The Alberta Investment Management Corp. is backing an acquisition deal that will see Singapore-based Cyan Renewables buy Australian offshore marine services provider MMA Offshore Ltd.…

  • By: Staff
  • July 26, 2024 July 26, 2024
  • 12:00

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

An article on the City of Philadelphia’s return-to-office mandate was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com this past week. Here are the top five human resources,…

  • By: Staff
  • July 26, 2024 July 25, 2024
  • 09:00

Employers can help gen Z workers feel less isolated through social activities, mentoring: experts

Generation Z workers may be feeling more disconnected or isolated due to the effects of remote work, but employers can help by providing opportunities for…

OPB making key appointments to executive team as part of leadership transition strategy

The Ontario Pension Board is making two senior executive appointments as part of its management transition plan. The organization is appointing Marc Rondeau (pictured right)…

  • By: Staff
  • July 26, 2024 July 25, 2024
  • 06:05

Jordan Fremont joining Stikeman Elliott as partner

Jordan Fremont is joining Stikeman Elliott LLP’s pensions and benefits group as a partner. His practice focuses on pensions, benefits and compensation plan design, as…

  • By: Staff
  • July 25, 2024 July 24, 2024
  • 09:00

Liquidity status guiding Canadian pension funds through near-term market volatility: report

Liquidity status is helping some of Canada’s biggest pension funds meet the challenges of a volatile investment market thanks to exceptional liquidity status, according to…

  • By: Staff
  • July 24, 2024 July 24, 2024
  • 15:00