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How the TFSA limit increase changes the savings landscape

The increase in the tax-free savings account (TFSA) contribution limit to $10,000 from $5,500 will provide Canadians with an opportunity to accumulate tax-free savings at…

Nova Scotia Pension Benefits Act coming into effect

Nova Scotia Pension Benefits Act coming into effect

Nova Scotia's updated Pension Benefits Act will come into effect on June 1.

  • By: Staff
  • April 23, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 10:22
What are Canada’s best 100 jobs?

What are Canada’s best 100 jobs?

Which fields are hiring, and which pay the most?

  • By: Staff
  • April 23, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 10:01
Going Private

Going Private

Private fixed income strategies in action.

Heeding the Call

Heeding the Call

Actively managed buy-write strategies take covered calls to the next level

Ontario to hold PRPP hearings

Ontario to hold PRPP hearings

The Standing Committee on Social Policy is expected to meet next week to consider Bill 57, An Act to create a framework for pooled registered…

  • By: Staff
  • April 22, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 16:34
DC plan sponsors should be exempt from ORPP: Money managers

DC plan sponsors should be exempt from ORPP: Money managers

Capital Accumulation Plans should be exempt from participating in the proposed Ontario Retirement Pension Plan (ORPP), said Marka Yamada, president and CEO of PUP Investing,…

Why investors should care about pricing power

Why investors should care about pricing power

How do you know if you should invest in a company or if it's overpriced?

Budget receives mixed reaction

Budget receives mixed reaction

Tuesday's federal budget received both positive and negative reactions.

  • By: Staff
  • April 22, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 12:50
IIAC gives thumbs up to budget

IIAC gives thumbs up to budget

The Investment Industry Association of Canada (IIAC) has applauded measures announced in yesterday’s federal budget, particularly the increase in the TFSA contribution limit and the…

  • By: Staff
  • April 22, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 11:49
Aon Hewitt adds to Vancouver team

Aon Hewitt adds to Vancouver team

There are two additions to Aon Hewitt's Vancouver office.

  • By: Staff
  • April 22, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 11:11
Feds post modest surplus in election-year budget

Feds post modest surplus in election-year budget

Federal Finance Minister Joe Oliver reported a $1.4 billion surplus in a long-promised balanced and pre-election budget he delivered here Tuesday.

Changes to TFSAs, RRIFs coming

Changes to TFSAs, RRIFs coming

There weren’t many surprises in the 2015 federal budget, which includes changes to TFSA contribution limits and the amount seniors will be required to withdraw…

How national dental-care, pharmacare programs will impact unionized employees

The Canada Dental Care Plan will help make dental services more accessible for unionized employees who don’t currently have a dental program within their contract,…

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…

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…