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Case study: How University of Calgary increased its EFAP usage

Case study: How University of Calgary increased its EFAP usage

Moving its EFAP off-campus has given University of Calgary staff more confidentiality and work/life balance when they need it the most

Students say environmental issues will influence their career choices

Students say environmental issues will influence their career choices

Employers, be careful: your future employees are watching your sustainability track record.

  • By: Staff
  • May 1, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 11:52
Benefits plans will be affected as more employees delay retirement

Benefits plans will be affected as more employees delay retirement

More Canadian employees are living longer and delaying retirement. This trend will affect the costs of group health plans, argues a note by Eckler.

  • By: Staff
  • May 1, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 11:51
Quebec’s pharmacy reforms should go further: Economists

Quebec’s pharmacy reforms should go further: Economists

Quebec’s reforms aimed at increasing the role of pharmacists should go further, along the lines of what has been put in place in the other…

Global equities drive pension returns

Global equities drive pension returns

During a quarter that featured falling oil prices, a Bank of Canada rate cut and uneven global economic data, Canadian pension plans generated positive returns…

  • By: Staff
  • April 30, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 13:20
Executive compensation: 5 things to consider with a weaker loonie

Executive compensation: 5 things to consider with a weaker loonie

Canadian-based compensation programs can be highly influenced by the U.S. dollar and the weakened loonie can cause many challenging issues over the coming months, says…

  • By: Staff
  • April 30, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 13:02
Work makes employees gain weight

Work makes employees gain weight

The workplace can wreak havoc on employees' waistlines, finds a survey.

  • By: Staff
  • April 30, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 12:58
Most Canadians expect to semi-retire or not stop working

Most Canadians expect to semi-retire or not stop working

A new survey suggests more than half of Canadians either plan to ease into retirement by working reduced hours before hanging it up for good…

Decumulation options to consider

Decumulation options to consider

Worried about your DC plan members outliving their savings? Take a closer look at your decumulation options.

CUPE Ontario blasts PRPPs

CUPE Ontario blasts PRPPs

The introduction of pooled registered pension plans in Ontario could prevent an enhanced Canada Pension Plan from materializing, said a CUPE Ontario representative at the…

Ontario approves bill to create ORPP

Ontario approves bill to create ORPP

Ontario has passed legislation to create the Ontario Retirement Pension Plan (ORPP).

Canadians unaware about full cost of healthcare

Canadians unaware about full cost of healthcare

Nine out of 10 Canadians believe they are fully covered for all costs associated with hospital stays and psychiatric treatment, finds a Sun Life survey.

  • By: Staff
  • April 29, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 11:46
Can the Apple Watch make employees healthier?

Can the Apple Watch make employees healthier?

Apple’s new timepiece could make people healthier, reports Chatelaine.

  • By: Staff
  • April 29, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 11:28

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…

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…

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…