News

Why tax season leaves plan members vulnerable to cybercrime

Why tax season leaves plan members vulnerable to cybercrime

Director of online security at major telecom outlines what makes this season so challenging for clients, and what benefits plans can do to help

Ontario faces lawsuit over cancelled basic income pilot

Ontario government is sued for $200m after scrapping a program that provided crucial income support to 4,000 people

Ontario faces lawsuit over cancelled basic income pilot

Honda eyes major EV plant investment in Ontario

Honda plans a multi-billion-dollar EV and battery manufacturing complex in Ontario, with new federal incentives

Honda eyes major EV plant investment in Ontario

Scotiabank's 2023 ScotiaRISE report highlights commitment to inclusion

Scotiabank invests $102m in global initiatives, enhancing economic resilience and supporting disadvantaged groups

Scotiabank's 2023 ScotiaRISE report highlights commitment to inclusion

Features

Insurance with a community-first twist

Insurance with a community-first twist

Embracing mutualism for a member-driven future in insurance

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

Retirement insight: Understanding the drivers of retirement confidence

MFS looks at market event impacts, retirement confidence and power of quality advice

Pensions

CAAT pension plan achieves robust growth in 2023

CAAT Pension Plan's latest report reveals strong results, displaying a significant expansion and security for Canadian retirees

Investments

Why pensions & institutions should consider liquidity cost in private assets

Principal at fixed income asset manager offers a view on liquidity issues that could impact the returns profile that many asset managers see in alts

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

New federal group to boost pension fund investments in Canada

Former Bank of Canada governor Stephen Poloz will head a group focused on increasing Canadian pension funds' local investments

New federal group to boost pension fund investments in Canada

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