News

Canadian manufacturing sales rise in February

Canadian manufacturing sales rise in February

February sees a 0.7% increase in Canadian manufacturing sales, led by petroleum and electrical equipment sectors

How some savvy Canadians are navigating high interest rates to buy property

Amidst rising rates, Canadians use family funds and co-ownership to afford homes, finds Zolo's 2024 report

How some savvy Canadians are navigating high interest rates to buy property

As oil prices rise, should pension funds reconsider their energy exposures?

Partner at major asset manager explains why oil is rising, why he expects that to continue, and why pension funds may underperform without it

As oil prices rise, should pension funds reconsider their energy exposures?

Canadian economy set to see positive growth in first half of 2024 – forecast

The CFIB releases its latest Main Street Quarterly report

Canadian economy set to see positive growth in first half of 2024 – forecast

Features

Take your spot as one of Canada's best consultants

Take your spot as one of Canada's best consultants

The first-ever search for the Top Consultants in the benefits and pensions space is still ongoing

Embracing diversity and inclusion to combat obesity stigma in the workplace

Embracing diversity and inclusion to combat obesity stigma in the workplace

How employers can foster a supportive environment for employees living with obesity

Benefits

Canada's dental care plan faces negotiation hurdles

Health Minister discusses ongoing talks with dental associations to address payment and participation concerns

Pensions

On equal pay day, a call for pensions & plan sponsors to help women

As we discuss pay inequality, there needs to be an understanding of how it impacts women in retirement says director of pension solutions

Investments

CDPQ's 2023 ESG report highlights major gains

CDPQ reports substantial progress in sustainability, targeting a net-zero portfolio by 2050

Webinars

Inclusivity in Drug Insurance: A Winning Trend for Group Plans

iA Financial Group will address the issue of inclusivity in healthcare, and more specifically in drug insurance. Speakers will provide an overview of key concepts, best practices and current trends in equity, diversity and inclusion.

Rising Pressure: What’s Weighing on Canada’s Pension Industry?

Join us to hear how Canadian asset owners are responding to rising market challenges and the many pressures facing pension plans in Canada.

This educational session will feature speakers from BMO Global Asset Management and Partners Group. In this fireside chat, they will delve into the implications for institutional investors.

Obesity is medically recognized as a chronic disease, but it is often misclassified as a lifestyle condition and many Canadians living with obesity continue to suffer weight stigma and bias. What role can Benefits Advisors and Employers play?

Opinion

Alberta’s CPP threat is hasty and ill-conceived

Editorial: Why leaving a global standard-bearer like CPP invites risk

Alberta’s CPP threat is hasty and ill-conceived

Lessons learned during an investment manager search

Guidance on selecting the right institutional investment manager from recent experience

Lessons learned during an investment manager search

People Moves

Payments Canada shifts leaders amid payment delays

Leadership changes at Payments Canada as it races to launch the overdue Real-Time Rail system

Payments Canada shifts leaders amid payment delays

CIBC Mellon appoints new leadership roles

CIBC Mellon welcomes Richard Anton as CCO and Catherine Thrasher as COO

CIBC Mellon appoints new leadership roles