Quebec – Benefits Canada.com https://www.benefitscanada.com Canada's most influential pension and benefits publication for decision-makers Mon, 18 Nov 2024 21:50:49 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=4.9.8 Beneva achieves legacy recognition for industry leadership with award win https://www.benefitscanada.com/benefits/health-benefits/beneva-achieves-legacy-recognition-for-industry-leadership-with-award-win/ Mon, 04 Nov 2024 14:00:35 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=161930 Éric Trudel’s long leadership and oversight tenure across roles in the insurance industry resulted in a win at Benefits Canada’s 2024 Workplace Benefits Awards on Oct. 18. The executive vice-president and leader of group insurance at Beneva Inc. won the Industry Leadership award for his commitment to resourceful solutions for both benefits plan members and […]

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]]> Caisse investing $60 million in private equity fund, launching U.S. sustainable real estate financing program https://www.benefitscanada.com/canadian-investment-review/alts/caisse-investing-60-million-in-private-equity-fund-launching-u-s-sustainable-real-estate-financing-program/ Wed, 16 Oct 2024 19:00:11 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=161299 The Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec is investing $60 million in the first round of a private equity fund created by BDG & Partners Financial Corp. The fund, which has so far raised $240 million, aims to acquire controlling interests of Canadian mid-sized companies operating in manufacturing, food, distribution and specialized services, according […]

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]]> Quebec class action raising questions over DB pension liability following plan sponsor reorganization https://www.benefitscanada.com/pensions/defined-benefit-pensions/quebec-class-action-raising-questions-over-db-pension-liability-following-plan-sponsor-reorganization/ Thu, 03 Oct 2024 13:00:30 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=160826 A recent Quebec Superior Court decision has unleashed uncertainty over the liabilities of companies and their directors when a pension deficit appears in the context of a reorganization. The court authorized a group of defined benefit pension plan members to proceed with a $65 million class action against companies involved in a 2011 reorganization. The […]

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]]> Caisse investing in Quebec-based energy company, CPPIB buying stake in data centre operator https://www.benefitscanada.com/canadian-investment-review/alts/caisse-investing-in-quebec-based-energy-company-cppib-buying-stake-in-data-centre-operator/ Fri, 06 Sep 2024 19:00:41 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=159821 The Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec is investing $575 million in Montreal-based natural gas company Énergir. The investment, which will be made in partnership with the Fonds de solidarité FTQ, is designed to fund a decarbonization and resilience strategy at Énergir and will fund renewable energy projects and renewable natural gas production plants, according […]

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]]> Top 5 HR, benefits, pension and investment stories of the week https://www.benefitscanada.com/news/bencan/top-5-hr-benefits-pension-and-investment-stories-of-the-week-94/ Fri, 09 Aug 2024 13:00:03 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=159060 An article on the nuances of Quebec’s pension laws was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com this past week. Here are the top five human resources, benefits, pension and investment stories of the last week: 1. What should employers know about Quebec’s pension legislation? 2. Ontario’s new regulations for publicly advertised jobs providing transparency for job-seekers: expert 3. Canadian […]

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]]> Caisse invests $600M in Fiera Capital, BCI sells majority stake in Hayfin https://www.benefitscanada.com/news/cir-news-news/caisse-invests-600m-in-fiera-capital-bci-sells-majority-stake-in-hayfin/ Fri, 02 Aug 2024 17:00:11 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=158701 The Caisse de dépôt et placement du Quebec is investing $600 million in Quebec-based asset management firm Fiera Capital. The transaction is part of the investment organization’s commitment to allocate $100 billion in investments of Quebec companies by 2026, according to a press release, which noted the funds will help support Fiera Capital’s international expansion […]

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]]> AIMCo backing offshore wind energy acquisition, Caisse investing in data centre project expansion https://www.benefitscanada.com/news/cir-news-news/aimco-backing-offshore-wind-energy-acquisition-caisse-investing-in-data-centre-project-expansion/ Fri, 26 Jul 2024 16:00:02 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=158380 The Alberta Investment Management Corp. is backing an acquisition deal that will see Singapore-based Cyan Renewables buy Australian offshore marine services provider MMA Offshore Ltd. in a deal worth U.S.$714 million. According to a press release, the AIMCo participated in the acquisition through its investment in Cyan. MMA shareholders stand to obtain a 31 per […]

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]]> Report finds Quebec cities offering most work-life balance in Canada https://www.benefitscanada.com/benefits/health-wellness/quebec-cities-offering-most-work-life-balance-in-canada-report/ Fri, 07 Jun 2024 13:00:27 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=156584 Six Quebec municipalities are among Canada’s top 10 locations for work-life balance, according to a new report by real estate research firm Point2. The report analyzed Canada’s 100 largest cities using data from Statistics Canada’s 2021 census and ranked each municipality based on 30 metrics covering work intensity, health and well-being and liveability. Read: Canada […]

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]]> Caisse’s $200 million loan to Quebec-based Gildan in question amid leadership change https://www.benefitscanada.com/news/cir-news-news/caisses-200-million-loan-to-quebec-based-gildan-in-question-amid-leadership-change/ Tue, 04 Jun 2024 19:00:43 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=156503 The Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec’s $200 million loan to Gildan Activewear Inc. is in question amid a dispute within the company on the appointment of a new executive leader and the formation of a new board of directors, according to a report by the Canadian Press. Chief executive officer Glenn Chamandy told […]

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]]> Canadian private equity market raises $4 billion in Q1 2024: report https://www.benefitscanada.com/canadian-investment-review/research-markets/canadian-private-equity-market-raises-4-billion-in-q1-2024-report/ Thu, 30 May 2024 15:00:46 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=156257 The Canadian private equity market raised $4 billion through 140 deals in the first quarter of 2024, a 52 per cent increase in deal values from the previous quarter, according to a new report by the Canadian Venture Capital & Private Equity Association. It found the average deal size in the Canadian private equity market […]

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