Preparing for life after hockey
The 2015/2016 NHL season gets underway on Wednesday and with that in mind, here are some of favourite articles on hockey.
- By: Staff
- October 5, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 12:40
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New addition at RBC I&TS
RBC Investor & Treasury Services has appointed of Matthieu Herbeau as a managing director, global head of foreign exchange execution, treasury and market services.
- By: Staff
- October 5, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 11:55
Morneau Shepell adds two to Vancouver team
Morneau Shepell has appointed Mel Bartlett and Lyne Ramacière to new roles.
- By: Staff
- October 5, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 11:38
Canadian economic recovery will be unconvincing: Report
While the Canadian economy has been in a mild recession over the first half of this year, it will regain some lost momentum by year-end,…
- By: Staff
- October 5, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 11:21
CLHIA welcomes TPP deal
The Canadian Life and Health Insurance Association (CLHIA) is encouraged by a successful conclusion to the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) negotiations.
- By: Staff
- October 5, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 10:55
There’s more to New Brunswick’s shared-risk plan story
The relatively new New Brunswick shared-risk plan (SRP) model has received a lot of attention and positive publicity over the past year, not only in…
- By: H. Clare Pitcher
- October 2, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 12:12
Canadians give up nearly 10 million vacation days
Canadians will receive an average of 17 vacation days from employers—an increase of one additional day over 2014—but will take only 15.5 of those days,…
- By: Staff
- October 2, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 11:51
U.S. jobs report disappoints
U.S. hiring slowed sharply in September, reports Advisor.ca.
- By: Staff
- October 2, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 11:38
Employees prefer benefits to higher salaries
The majority of American employees (79%) would prefer new or additional benefits or perks to a pay increase, according to the the Glassdoor Q3 2015…
- October 2, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 11:07
J.C. Penney to reduce pension obligation
J. C. Penney says it will reduce its US$5 billion pension benefit obligation by up to 35% without requiring any cash contributions from the company.
- By: Staff
- October 2, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 10:54
7 tips for addressing mental health in the workplace
In any given week, more than half a million Canadians will be absent from work because they're struggling with their mental health.
- By: Staff
- October 2, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 09:00
BMO completes sale of U.S. retirement services business
BMO has completed the previously announced sale of its Milwaukee-based U.S. retirement services business to OneAmerica.
- By: Staff
- October 2, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 09:00
QPP offers lessons for ORPP: Report
The underfunding the QPP saw during its early years offers lessons for the upcoming Ontario Retirement Pension Plan (ORPP)—as well as for a potentially expanded…
- By: Staff
- October 1, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 10:42
Survey finds 56% of Canadian workers reporting reduced productivity due to financial concerns
More than half (56 per cent) of Canadian employees say they’re less productive at work due to financial concerns, according to a new survey by…
- By: Staff
- September 27, 2024 September 27, 2024
- 15:00
Caisse buying 25% stake in U.K. electricity firm, investing in forestland portfolio
The Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec is acquiring a 25 per cent stake in U.K.-based First Hydro Co. alongside Brookfield Asset Management and…
- By: Staff
- September 27, 2024 September 26, 2024
- 15:00
Canadians with employer-sponsored health benefits 20% more likely to seek care when needed: survey
Canadians with an employer-provided benefits plan are 20 per cent more likely to seek care when needed and 25 per cent more likely to report…
- By: Staff
- September 27, 2024 September 26, 2024
- 09:00
HOOPP’s Jeff Wendling retiring in 2025
Jeff Wendling, president and chief executive officer at the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan, will be retiring in 2025 after more than 25 years with…
- By: Staff
- September 26, 2024 September 26, 2024
- 11:00
How are Canadian DB pension plan sponsors making use of surplus funds amid positive funded status environment?
With many Canadian defined benefit pension plans in a strong funded position, plan sponsors, particularly those with unionized workforces, are increasingly discussing the use of…
- By: Bryan McGovern
- September 26, 2024 September 25, 2024
- 11:00
Gov’t seeking feedback on solvency reserve accounts for federally regulated DB pension plans
The federal government is currently seeking recommendations about its plan to introduce solvency reserve accounts for federally regulated defined benefit pension plans. Under the government’s…
- By: Staff
- September 26, 2024 September 24, 2024
- 11:00