Rare disease strategy released
The Canadian Organization for Rare Disorders (CORD) has released Canada's rare disease strategy.
- By: Staff
- May 25, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 11:21
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Mind the gap: Highlights of Benefits Canada’s retiree/pre-retiree research
Today’s retirees are in a good place, but pre-retirees aren’t getting the help they need
- By: Sonya Felix
- May 25, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 07:00
CPPIB posts record 18.3% return
The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB) delivered a net investment return of 18.3% for fiscal 2015—the biggest one-year return since it was created. The…
- By: Staff
- May 22, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 11:14
Real estate and infrastructure are becoming a substitute for bonds
Real estate and infrastructure are becoming an alternative to bonds, say Canada’s pension fund leaders.
- By: Craig Sebastiano
- May 22, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 10:52
Compensation: Consider more than just salary
There’s nothing like a new employee getting their dream job—and there’s nothing like a company getting its dream candidate. But it’s more than just a…
- By: Brooke Smith
- May 22, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 10:11
BNY Mellon Wealth Management names new CEO
BNY Mellon has appointed Donald J. Heberle to be the new CEO of BNY Mellon Wealth Management.
- By: Staff
- May 22, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 09:20
A new way to explain decumulation
To explain decumulation to clients, ask them to picture a house, says consultant Don Ezra.
- By: Staff
- May 22, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 07:00
Immigration expected to keep Toronto’s condo market vibrant
As long as population growth—particularly from immigration—continues in Toronto, the condo market in Canada’s largest city will remain vibrant, industry stakeholders predict. “Prices will continue…
- By: Yaldaz Sadakova
- May 21, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 17:11
If re-elected, Tories will retain focus on low taxes and free trade: Oliver
If the Conservative Party gets re-elected this October, it will continue prioritizing low taxes and free trade, Finance Minister Joe Oliver said on Thursday, speaking…
- By: Yaldaz Sadakova
- May 21, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 16:44
Cuts in Canada’s energy industry could cause 185k job losses
This year, Canada’s oil and gas industry is expecting cuts in capital and operational expenditures amounting to $31 billion—a move that could lead to slashing…
- By: Staff
- May 21, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 12:07
Canada lags behind its peers in new medicine access
In 2014, only a quarter of the 141 new medicines approved by Health Canada were included in public drug plans, ranking Canada 17 out of…
- By: Staff
- May 21, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 12:04
Alienating job applicants can hurt employers
Many American employers are unwittingly leaving job applicants with a bad impression and that’s hurting their bottom lines, says a new study from CareerBuilder. About…
- By: Staff
- May 21, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 12:02
Bond ETFs: When liquidity isn’t an infinite resource
Greenwich Associates finds large institutional investors turning to bond ETFs in greater numbers.
- May 20, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 18:49
Remote working opportunities shaped by employees’ location, commuting times: report
While Canadian employees are settling into new remote working patterns, regional disparities reveal different experiences across the country, according to a new report by the…
- By: Staff
- October 1, 2024 October 1, 2024
- 15:00
ICPM celebrating 20 years of promoting strong pension governance practices
The International Centre for Pension Management is celebrating 20 years of promoting strong pension governance practices by regularly engaging plan sponsor members, says Sebastien Betermier, the organization’s…
- By: Bryan McGovern
- October 1, 2024 September 30, 2024
- 11:00
93% of Canadian employees say honest work environment essential to employer’s success: survey
The vast majority (93 per cent) of Canadians agree a work environment that allows employees to be honest is essential to their company’s success, with…
- By: Sadie Janes
- October 1, 2024 September 30, 2024
- 09:00
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