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Canadians don’t want TFSA limit cut

Canadians don’t want TFSA limit cut

Canadians are heading to the polls in a month and a majority of them don't want the TFSA contribution limit to be reduced.

  • By: Staff
  • September 16, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 12:46
Target giving Fitbits to employees

Target giving Fitbits to employees

Target is going on a health kick, aimed at both customers and its employees.

Google invests in health insurance startup

Google invests in health insurance startup

Google Capital has invested US$32.5 million in insurance startup Oscar Health Insurance Corp.

  • By: Staff
  • September 16, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 11:45
OECD cuts Canadian growth forecast

OECD cuts Canadian growth forecast

The OECD has lowered its estimate for Canada’s economic growth this year to 1.1%—down 0.4 of a percentage point—as weakened conditions in recent months affect…

Economists split over whether the Fed will increase rates

Economists split over whether the Fed will increase rates

Will they or won’t they? Nine years after they last raised their benchmark interest rate and after months of feverish speculation, Federal Reserve policymakers this…

CPPIB to invest in entertainment company

CPPIB to invest in entertainment company

CPP Investment Board (CPPIB) has agreed to buy a 17.9% stake in Entertainment One (eOne) for £142.4 million ($290.7 million).

  • By: Staff
  • September 16, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 10:18
Why you need a wellness committee

Why you need a wellness committee

The components of a successful workplace wellness program are fairly straightforward and can be implemented within any organization committed to reaching their objectives. Executive support…

  • September 15, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 12:54
Women need to save more for retirement: Report

Women need to save more for retirement: Report

Working women in the United States will need to save more—and at a much faster pace—to satisfy the average cost of retirement, a report finds.

  • By: Staff
  • September 15, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 12:45
Money managers less confident

Money managers less confident

Global investors’ confidence in the world’s economic outlook has fallen significantly due to concerns over China and emerging markets.

  • By: Staff
  • September 15, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 12:18
CUPE says no to voluntary CPP

CUPE says no to voluntary CPP

The Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) believes CPP enhancement is a better option than a voluntary CPP.

  • By: Staff
  • September 15, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 12:00
Office bullying occurs frequently

Office bullying occurs frequently

How common is workplace bullying?

  • By: Staff
  • September 15, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 10:48
Liberals pledge to enhance CPP

Liberals pledge to enhance CPP

Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau turned his attention to seniors in Toronto this morning, promising to enhance Canada's pension plan and boost incomes for low-income seniors.

Teachers’ appoints Asia-Pacific leader

Teachers’ appoints Asia-Pacific leader

Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan has appointed Nicole Musicco as managing director for Asia-Pacific and head of the Hong Kong office.

  • By: Staff
  • September 14, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 12:25

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…

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