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Ontario creates nominating council for new ORPP board

Ontario creates nominating council for new ORPP board

Ontario has established a nominating council to provide advice and recommendations to the government on the appointment of the initial board of directors for the…

  • By: Staff
  • August 12, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 11:27
Harper, Wynne lock horns over ORPP

Harper, Wynne lock horns over ORPP

Premier Kathleen Wynne says Stephen Harper is standing in the way of an Ontario pension plan, while the prime minister says he's happy to block…

United Church votes to drop fossil fuels from investment portfolios

United Church votes to drop fossil fuels from investment portfolios

The general council of one of Canada's largest churches has voted to drop fossil fuels from its investment portfolios, with advocates for the motion saying…

Mixed reaction to ORPP announcement

Mixed reaction to ORPP announcement

The Government of Ontario announced key details in the design of the Ontario Retirement Pension Plan (ORPP) on Tuesday and reaction to the announcement was…

  • By: Staff
  • August 11, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 12:52
OPTrust names new CIO

OPTrust names new CIO

OPTrust has appointed James Davis to the role of chief investment officer, effective Sept. 8, 2015.

  • By: Staff
  • August 11, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 11:45
ORPP should imitate Australia’s DC system, not CPP: Report

ORPP should imitate Australia’s DC system, not CPP: Report

As Ontario moves forward with its mandatory provincial pension program, it should use Australia’s DC system as a model instead of the Canada Pension Plan…

  • By: Staff
  • August 11, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 11:43
Ending Canada’s retirement woes must go beyond CPP: Study

Ending Canada’s retirement woes must go beyond CPP: Study

To eliminate its retirement income insecurity, Canada needs to overhaul every aspect of its retirement system, instead of simply focusing on whether to expand the…

  • By: Staff
  • August 11, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 11:26
ORPP design details announced

ORPP design details announced

The Government of Ontario has announced additional details on pension plan comparability regarding the Ontario Retirement Pension Plan (ORPP).

Most Canadians feel investment anxiety

Most Canadians feel investment anxiety

Nearly all Canadian investors (97%) feel anxiety when thinking about their investments, finds the BMO InvestorLine Psychology of Investing Study.

  • By: Staff
  • August 11, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 07:00
Premier, ministers to announce ORPP design features

Premier, ministers to announce ORPP design features

Premier Kathleen Wynne, Minister of Finance Charles Sousa and Associate Minister Mitzie Hunter will provide an update on several key design features of the Ontario…

  • By: Staff
  • August 10, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 16:08
People Watch: On the move in July

People Watch: On the move in July

Here's a look at the people on the move in July 2015.

  • By: Staff
  • August 10, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 14:55
Approaching the workplace generation gap

Approaching the workplace generation gap

Workplaces are prime spots for generational clashes, reports The New York Times.

  • By: Staff
  • August 10, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 12:20
PSP Investments to sell joint venture stake

PSP Investments to sell joint venture stake

Public Sector Pension Investment Board (PSP Investments) and Starlight Investments have agreed to sell their real estate joint venture for $535 million to Northern Property…

  • By: Staff
  • August 10, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 11:21

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