Cigna rejects Anthem takeover offer
Cigna has turned down a US$54-billion takeover bid from rival health insurer Anthem.
- By: Staff
- June 22, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 09:52
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Ottawa urges employers to use Express Entry immigration program
Canadian employers who’ve been unable to fill certain jobs should turn to Express Entry, the new federal immigration program that gives highly skilled immigrants an…
- By: Yaldaz Sadakova
- June 19, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 17:17
The pros and cons of patient support programs
With a stream of new biologics coming to market, a wide variety of programs and services are available to support patients taking these high-cost specialty…
- By: Sonya Felix
- June 19, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 13:03
Massaging the data: A Canadian health benefits trend study
David Willows, vice-president, strategic market solutions, with Green Shield Canada (GSC), shared findings from GSC’s 2014 health study. As he explained, this was the first…
- By: Sonya Felix
- June 19, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 13:02
Factors affecting drug trends
Year after year, the drug plan industry studies trends in utilization and costs with an eye on what’s coming next.
- By: Sonya Felix
- June 19, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 13:01
Video: Financial advice for employees?
Most plan sponsors agree on the importance of providing some form of qualified advice to plan members, which reflects a shift in risk appetite. Sponsors…
- By: Jacqueline Louie
- June 19, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 12:04
How to deal with diabetes in the workplace
When you think of epidemic, you may think flu. But think again. On Feb. 9, 2010, the World Health Organization declared diabetes a global epidemic.
- By: Brooke Smith
- June 19, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 11:48
Caisse invests in toll roads
The Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec is investing $250 million in a joint venture with Mexico's largest construction firm that will own and…
- By: Staff
- June 19, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 11:42
Most Canadians comfortable with debt
Despite household debt in Canada remaining near record highs, two-thirds of Canadians are comfortable with the amount of debt they have, finds a CIBC poll.
- By: Staff
- June 19, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 11:22
Teachers’ in talks to buy Cenovus land assets: Reports
Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan is in talks to buy Canadian oil and gas royalty lands from Cenovus Energy for as much as $3 billion, Reuters…
- By: Staff
- June 19, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 11:08
State Street could face SEC action
State Street received a Wells notice from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) regarding its solicitation of asset servicing business for public retirement plans.
- By: Staff
- June 19, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 09:37
It’s time to offer female-only retirement education
When I get ticked off with something a man does, I usually say, “Well, they die sooner.” And that’s true: Statistics Canada’s 2009 numbers put…
- By: Brooke Smith
- June 18, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 15:35
CLHIA names new board chair
Mary Forrest, president and CEO of Munich Re North America (Life), has been elected chair of the board of directors of the Canadian Life and…
- By: Staff
- June 18, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 12:21
Truth and Reconciliation: Redbrick educating employees on issues impacting Indigenous Canadians
Victoria-based technology company Redbrick is marking the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation by educating employees on issues impacting Indigenous Canadians. Earlier in September, the…
- By: Sadie Janes
- September 30, 2024 September 27, 2024
- 09:00
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
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
Feds 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 30, 2024
- 11:00