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Greece reaches deal with eurozone

Greece reaches deal with eurozone

After months of acrimony, Greece finally clinched a bailout agreement with its European creditors on Monday that will, if implemented, secure the country's place in…

IMF slashes Canada’s growth outlook

IMF slashes Canada’s growth outlook

The International Monetary Fund is slashing its outlook for Canadian economic growth this year. The fund is calling for growth of 1.5% this year, down…

EI fraud surpasses $100 million

EI fraud surpasses $100 million

The collection bill for money fraudulently claimed through the employment insurance program has surpassed $100 million, but the government doesn’t expect to collect the money…

More full-time jobs don’t offset part-time employment losses

More full-time jobs don’t offset part-time employment losses

The Canadian economy lost 6,400 jobs in June as a strong gain in full-time employment failed to fully offset losses in part-time jobs, Statistics Canada…

Video: Can auto features work in Canadian DC plans?

Video: Can auto features work in Canadian DC plans?

The main deterrent for some employers is the increased costs that would result. Another reason is, employers prefer not to force enrollment on employees who…

Greek leader Tsipras floats last-ditch austerity deal

Greek leader Tsipras floats last-ditch austerity deal

Left-wing Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras sought his party’s backing for a harsh new austerity package Friday to keep his country in the euro —…

How to find out if your employees are happy

How to find out if your employees are happy

Annual employee engagement surveys aren’t enough—you have to poll more often

People Watch: On the move in June

People Watch: On the move in June

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

  • By: Staff
  • July 9, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 15:45
Wynne promotes ORPP’s advantages

Wynne promotes ORPP’s advantages

The Ontario Retirement Pension Plan (ORPP) will help give technology companies a "recruitment advantage," according to Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne.

Caisse invests in U.S. office properties

Caisse invests in U.S. office properties

Ivanhoé Cambridge, the real estate subsidiary of the Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec, and Callahan Capital Properties have agreed to buy four office…

  • By: Staff
  • July 9, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 10:53
CPPIB, Hermes complete acquisition of ABP stake

CPPIB, Hermes complete acquisition of ABP stake

Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB) and Hermes Infrastructure have completed the acquisition of a 33.33% stake in Associated British Ports (ABP) from GS Infrastructure…

  • By: Staff
  • July 9, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 10:42
Fairfax Brit sells stake to OMERS

Fairfax Brit sells stake to OMERS

Fairfax Financial Holdings has completed its cash tender offer to shareholders of Brit PLC and sold 29.9% of the Brit shares to Ontario Municipal Employees…

  • By: Staff
  • July 9, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 10:27
NYSE outage raises questions about technology

NYSE outage raises questions about technology

A shutdown in trading at one the world's most famous exchanges raised the tension in financial markets Wednesday.

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