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Pension investment organizations backing consolidated sustainability standards in joint statement

The leaders of 11 of Canada’s largest public sector pension investment organizations are calling on companies to adopt a new framework that would consolidate existing…

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  • June 29, 2023 June 29, 2023
  • 12:30

Remembering Hislop vs. Canada, landmark case securing CPP benefits for all same-sex partners

In 2000, the federal government announced same-sex partners of Canada Pension Plan beneficiaries could claim survivor benefits, as long as their bereavement had occurred no…

Asset managers anticipating short-term growth: survey

More than four-fifths (84 per cent) of asset managers expect their firms will grow over the next 18 months, according to a new survey by…

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  • June 29, 2023 June 30, 2023
  • 12:30

Employees finding compensation, benefits, career advancement opportunities less satisfying: survey

Employees are finding their compensation, benefits and options for career advancement are less satisfying, according to a new survey by ADP Canada. The survey, which…

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  • June 29, 2023 June 28, 2023
  • 09:00
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Quebec court rules municipal sector pension law unconstitutional for retirees, justified for active members

The Quebec Court of Appeal has ruled the province’s Bill 15, which substantially modified municipal sector pension plans, is unconstitutional with respect to retirees but…

ACPM urging Ontario to remove burdensome requirements from proposed target-benefit pension framework

The Association of Canadian Pension Management is urging the Ontario government to ensure its proposed rules for multi-employer target-benefit pension plans don’t undermine existing incentives that enable…

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  • June 29, 2023 June 29, 2023
  • 09:00
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Ontario Teachers’ appointing Bruce Crane as executive managing director, head of Asia-Pacific

The Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan is appointing Bruce Crane as executive managing director and head of Asia-Pacific, effective immediately. He will lead investment activities and…

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  • June 28, 2023 June 28, 2023
  • 15:00

Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada providing employees, dependants with $10K in gender affirmation coverage

Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada Inc. is providing employees and their dependants with $10,000 in lifetime gender affirmation coverage. The additional coverage complements existing benefits that…

Fewer U.S. employees working from home in 2022: report

Roughly a third (34 per cent) of U.S. employees say they worked from home at least part of the week in 2022, down from 2021…

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  • June 28, 2023 June 28, 2023
  • 09:00
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BCI’s net assets grow 3.5% in fiscal 2023, led by alternatives

The British Columbia Investment Management Corp. saw a return of 3.5 per cent and increased its assets under management from $228.6 billion to $233 billion…

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  • June 27, 2023 June 27, 2023
  • 12:30
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Ivanhoé Cambridge entering self storage partnership, Ontario Teachers’ backing telecom tower acquisition

The real estate arm of the Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec is making its first investment in alternative industrial assets through a partnership…

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  • June 27, 2023 June 27, 2023
  • 12:30

Accenture supporting LGBTQ2S+ employees with leadership training, mentoring

Accenture Canada is reinforcing its commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion during Pride Month and beyond by offering leadership training and mentorship opportunities for all of…

57% of employees considering quitting jobs for roles with more well-being support: survey

More than half (57 per cent) of employees say they’re seriously considering quitting their current jobs for one that’s more supportive, while nearly seven out…

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  • June 27, 2023 June 27, 2023
  • 09:00

City of Philadelphia employees ordered back to office 5 days per week

The City of Philadelphia is ordering all 26,000 municipal employees back to the office five days per week, according to a report by National Public…

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  • July 22, 2024 July 18, 2024
  • 15:00

32% of employers say minimum wage hikes result in increased wages across their company: survey

A third (32 per cent) of Canadian employers say mandatory minimum wage hikes result in increased wages across the entire company, according to a new…

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  • July 22, 2024 July 19, 2024
  • 09:00

CPPIB appointing Priti Singh as senior managing director, chief risk officer

The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board is appointing Priti Singh (pictured) as senior managing director and chief risk officer. Singh, who most recently served as…

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  • July 19, 2024 July 18, 2024
  • 15:00

Canadian green taxonomy plan could boost institutional investments: PIAC

The establishment of a green and transition taxonomy by the federal government will help provide the confidence and transparency that investors need to make decisions…

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  • July 19, 2024 July 18, 2024
  • 09:00

Canadian pension leaders urging sustainability regulator to modify new disclosure guidelines

In an open letter, leaders from Canada’s biggest pension funds are asking the Canadian Sustainability Standards Board to reconsider a two-year relief period granted to…

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  • July 18, 2024 July 17, 2024
  • 09:00

Average funded ratio of Canadian DB pension plans up 2% in Q2 2024: report

The funded ratio of the average Canadian defined benefit pension plan grew by two per cent during the second quarter of 2024 and nine per…

  • By: Staff
  • July 17, 2024 July 17, 2024
  • 15:00