With his first budget behind him, rookie Finance Minister Bill Morneau seems comfortable in his new surroundings — he’s even quick to highlight the symbolism of the boardroom artwork at his department’s headquarters. Morneau points to a series of framed pictures featuring etchings of $1 coins. The artist, he explains, flipped each of the loonies […]
For the first time in nearly 100 years, a political newcomer is stepping into the high-stakes, pressure-cooker position of federal finance minister. Multi-millionaire Toronto businessman Bill Morneau takes over the file at a critical time, as the economy struggles to rebound from the steep drop in the price of oil and other commodities. Morneau, sworn […]
Morneau Shepell has purchased Blue Balloon Health Services, a privately held group of professionals providing pediatric health-centred care in the Greater Toronto Area.
William Morneau, chair of the C.D. Howe Institute's board of directors, has informed the board that he is resigning from the board effective immediately.
Morneau Shepell has released a new version of its My EAP app. The updated version includes the First Chat feature, which connects members to private and immediate clinical support with professional counsellors using online chat technology. “We consistently strive to reach those in need of support through client-driven offerings that adhere to clinical integrity and […]
Morneau Shepell Inc. has aquired Mercer Canada's pension and benefits outsourcing business.
Morneau Shepell Ltd., under its Shepell•fgi brand, has launched My EAP version 1.2 for iPad and Android devices. The app provides online access to employee assistance program resources, including articles on health and wellness, LifeSpeak On Demand videos and confidential e-counselling. The new version includes features for bookmarking and sharing articles.
Morneau Shepell is upgrading its Stop Smoking Centre to help employees to do just that. Under its Shepell-fgi brand, this part of its smoking cessation services will provide users with tips, tools and a support network of healthcare professionals, as well as fellow quitters. “Whether you’ve tried to quit smoking in the past or are […]
Other Brieflies this week:| MON | TUE | WED | THU | FRI | Morneau Sobeco Income Fund has purchased Vancouver-based Leong & Associates Actuaries And Consultants for an undisclosed amount. “One of our key growth strategies has been the acquisition of other firms that complement our service offering, and this transaction is another great […]
Other Brieflies this week:| MON | TUE | WED | THU | FRI | Morneau Sobeco has struck a strategic alliance with Sibson Consulting, the human resource consulting division of The Segal Company, to strengthen its presence in the United States. “Through this alliance, Morneau Sobeco will be able to offer benefits and human resource […]