The average solvency ratio of Canadian pension plans declined three per cent as at March 31, 2025, according to a new report by Normandin Beaudry. At the end of the first quarter of 2025, the average solvency ratio reached 111 per cent. The decrease was attributed to a combination of increased liabilities and investment performance, […]
Institutional investors are facing tough choices about their allocation choice amid a trade war launched by U.S. President Donald Trump, says Dustin Reid, vice-president and chief strategist of fixed income at Mackenzie Investments. “I think there’s a broad theme in the market, . . . that some of the things that have happened tariff-wise or […]
Amid global economic volatility contributing to reduced hiring, rising rates of employee burnout aren’t surprising, says Tara Parry, director of permanent placement services at Robert Half Canada. A survey of 1,500 employees by the consultancy found roughly half (47 per cent) said they’re experiencing burnout, up from 42 per cent in 2024 and 33 per […]
A federal public sector union representing more than 27,000 members is asking the Public Sector Pension Investment Board to divest any holdings in Tesla Inc. from its $264.9 billion portfolio. In a public statement, the Canadian Association of Professional Employees is calling on PSP Investments and “all pension funds in Canada” to ditch the electric […]
The aggregate funded ratio for Canadian pension plans in the S&P/TSX composite index declined to 105.5 per cent in the first quarter of 2025, compared to 107.5 per cent at the end of the previous quarter, according to a new report from Aon. Pensions assets lost about 0.5 per cent over the period. In a […]
Amid all of the Canadian industries impacted by tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump, targeting the production of aluminum shows a misunderstanding of the industry, said Douglas Porter, chief economist and managing director at BMO Financial Group, during a session at Benefits Canada’s 2025 Defined Contribution Plan Summit on Feb. 28. “Frankly, not to […]
People leaders who are looking to improve their ‘adaptability quotient’ amid the ongoing U.S.-Canada trade war can draw upon lessons learned during the coronavirus pandemic, says Sachi Kittur, interim vice-president of people and culture at the Human Resource Professionals Association. “I think what COVID-19 taught us is that the lack of predictability, whether it’s in […]
An article on how employers can support employees’ mental health amid the ongoing threat of U.S. tariffs 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. Communication of benefits, transparency keys to supporting employee mental-health amid tariff dispute: […]
Amid the ongoing tariff dispute between Canada and the U.S., employers can support employee mental health by reminding them of available mental-health benefits and being transparent in their communication, says Kim Siddall, national vice-president of client strategy at People Corporation. She notes the impact of the trade war on employee mental health is two-fold, encompassing […]
An article on a series of court cases dealing with remote working arrangements in Quebec 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. Quebec’s approach to remote workers’ rights holds lessons for other provinces: lawyer 2. How […]
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