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Caisse investing $75 million in alternative credit strategy, selling stake in infrastructure trust

Caisse investing $75 million in alternative credit strategy, selling stake in infrastructure trust

The Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec is allocating $75 million to an alternative credit strategy managed by Quebec-based investment...

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Benefitscanadastaff

Report finds 46% of Canadian gen Z professionals planning to look for new job by end of 2026

Report finds 46% of Canadian gen Z professionals planning to look for new job by end of 2026

Nearly half (46 per cent) of Canadian generation Z professionals say they plan to look for a new job by the end of 2026, with higher pay, stronger...

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Not-for-profit care workers reporting increased burnout, mental-health issues amid labour shortage: report

Not-for-profit care workers reporting increased burnout, mental-health issues amid labour shortage: report

Employees in the not-for-profit care sector are reporting increased levels of burnout and mental-health issues amid rising labour shortages, according...

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Blake Wolfe

AIMCo appointing Dan Teper as global head, real estate

AIMCo appointing Dan Teper as global head, real estate

The Alberta Investment Management Corp. is appointing Dan Teper as senior managing director and global head of real estate. Teper brings more than 20...

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Survey finds DC pension plan consultants increasing use of AI

Survey finds DC pension plan consultants increasing use of AI

Defined contribution pension plan consultants are increasingly using artificial intelligence in their practices, according to a new survey by T. Rowe...

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Expert panel: Was the Canada Investment Summit a temporary euphoria or tipping point?

Expert panel: Was the Canada Investment Summit a temporary euphoria or tipping point?

In the run-up to the inaugural Canadian Investment Summit, many questions were raised about its agenda and participants. Yes, it was clear that...

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Benefits Canada

Eduard van Gelderen

How changes to tax on Quebec insurance premiums could increase benefits costs

How changes to tax on Quebec insurance premiums could increase benefits costs

Upcoming changes to the tax on Quebec insurance premiums will increase costs for certain employer-sponsored group benefits like disability, medical...

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44% of Canadian employees say they’re financially stressed: survey

44% of Canadian employees say they’re financially stressed: survey

More than two-fifths (44 per cent) of working Canadians are financially stressed, according to a new survey by the National Payroll Institute. The...

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Sounding Board: How employers can build trust around competitive compensation

Sounding Board: How employers can build trust around competitive compensation

‘Competitive compensation’ is one of those phrases employers have used for so long that its meaning can start to feel assumed. When employers add...

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Paola Accettola

Canadian asset owners more likely to find issues, decrease allocations in U.S. market: survey

Canadian asset owners more likely to find issues, decrease allocations in U.S. market: survey

Three-quarters (74 per cent) of Canadian asset owners see the current U.S. administration as a material issue for investment strategies, compared to...

21.09.2026 6

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Q&A with Indigo’s Renee Wilczewski

Q&A with Indigo’s Renee Wilczewski

The organization’s director of total rewards and HR technology talks benefits that remove barriers, balancing affordability with meaningful support...

21.09.2026 20

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Benefits Canada

Employers can support employees with caregiving responsibilities through flexible work, leave policies: expert

Employers can support employees with caregiving responsibilities through flexible work, leave policies: expert

As more Canadian employees balance work with caring for a loved one, employers can better support caregivers through flexible working arrangements,...

21.09.2026 20

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Sonya Singh

Global Risk Institute appointing Vivian Abdelmessih as president, CEO

Global Risk Institute appointing Vivian Abdelmessih as president, CEO

The Global Risk Institute is appointing Vivian Abdelmessih as president and chief executive officer, effective Oct. 26, 2026. Abdelmessih has more...

18.09.2026 8

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Benefitscanadastaff

Top 5 HR, benefits, pension and investment stories of the week

Top 5 HR, benefits, pension and investment stories of the week

An article on the potential outcomes of the Canada Investment Summit was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com this past week. Here are the top...

18.09.2026 8

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Benefitscanadastaff

37% of Canadian employers say rise of AI impacting decisions on office space requirements: survey

37% of Canadian employers say rise of AI impacting decisions on office space requirements: survey

While roughly nine in 10 (87 per cent) of Canadian employers agree that flexibility is important when planning future office space needs, nearly...

18.09.2026 8

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Benefitscanadastaff

26% of employees with group life insurance unsure of coverage amount: survey

26% of employees with group life insurance unsure of coverage amount: survey

While half (50 per cent) of Canadians with life insurance have group coverage through their workplace benefits plan, a quarter (26 per cent) say they...

18.09.2026 7

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Sadie Janes

Report finds world’s 300 largest pension funds’ AUM increased 13.4% in 2025

Report finds world’s 300 largest pension funds’ AUM increased 13.4% in 2025

The world’s 300 largest pension funds reached a record US$27.7 trillion in assets under management in 2025, growing 13.4 per cent year over year,...

17.09.2026 8

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The pros and cons of employees using personal phones for work

The pros and cons of employees using personal phones for work

For some employees, separating work and personal lives with two cellphones seems like a necessity and to others, a hassle. But experts say it comes...

17.09.2026 10

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Ritika Dubey

Canada’s inaugural investment summit draws $500 billion from pension funds, banks

Canada’s inaugural investment summit draws $500 billion from pension funds, banks

Some of Canada’s biggest pension funds are standing alongside Prime Minister Mark Carney in ushering in a new era of institutional investment in...

17.09.2026 20

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Bryan McGovern

Bâtirente, Fondaction appointing Steven Guilbeault as executive advisor of climate, biodiversity

Bâtirente, Fondaction appointing Steven Guilbeault as executive advisor of climate, biodiversity

The Bâtirente and Fondaction Combination is appointing Canada’s former Minister of Environment and Climate Change Steven Guilbeault as executive...

16.09.2026 8

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Benefitscanadastaff

Canada an attractive market to global investors, but potential yet to be tapped: CPP Investments

Canada an attractive market to global investors, but potential yet to be tapped: CPP Investments

Canada is a viable investment market for investors around the world but it remains untapped, according to a new survey by CPP Investments. The survey,...

16.09.2026 7

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Bryan McGovern

More men taking on caregiving responsibilities, highlighting need for workplace supports: expert

More men taking on caregiving responsibilities, highlighting need for workplace supports: expert

As more men take on caregiving responsibilities, employers need to recognize the growing number of male employees balancing full-time work with care,...

16.09.2026 8

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Sonya Singh

AIMCo appointing Ron Helmhold, Hugh O’Reilly to board of directors

AIMCo appointing Ron Helmhold, Hugh O’Reilly to board of directors

The Alberta Investment Management Corp. is appointing Ron Helmhold (pictured right) and Hugh O’Reilly (pictured left) to its board of directors with...

15.09.2026 10

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Benefitscanadastaff

GM, Unifor agreement includes benefits, pension gains

GM, Unifor agreement includes benefits, pension gains

The union representing more than 4,600 General Motors Co. employees in Ontario has ratified a new three-year collective agreement that includes...

15.09.2026 10

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Benefitscanadastaff

PSP Investments, Ontario Teachers’ pursuing increased domestic allocations

PSP Investments, Ontario Teachers’ pursuing increased domestic allocations

Some of Canada’s largest pension funds are looking to increase their domestic holdings as the country prepares to host the global investor community...

15.09.2026 10

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Bryan McGovern

What institutional investors need to know about the Canada Investment Summit

What institutional investors need to know about the Canada Investment Summit

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is opening the doors to global investors in an event designed to attract and accelerate $1 trillion worth of new...

14.09.2026 20

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Bryan McGovern

Editorial: Flexibility in paramedicals offers meaningful support for employees, value for employers

Editorial: Flexibility in paramedicals offers meaningful support for employees, value for employers

For the first time since I joined Benefits Canada 10 years ago, our parent company conducted an employee feedback survey this year, asking us a...

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Jennifer Paterson

Expansion of private credit into retail investment market impacting institutional investors: expert

Expansion of private credit into retail investment market impacting institutional investors: expert

Institutional investors are facing the expansion of private credit as an asset class increasingly available to a segment of the retail investment...

14.09.2026 20

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Bryan McGovern

Germany to introduce state-funded pension accounts, raise retirement age

Germany’s federal government has endorsed the 33 recommendations for reforming the national pension system that were recently made by a...

11.09.2026 10

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Benefitscanadastaff

76% of Canadians say mental health impacted by work, financial stress: survey

Three-quarters (76 per cent) of Canadian workers say their mental health has been negatively affected by job or financial stress in the past year,...

11.09.2026 10

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Benefitscanadastaff

How employers in Canada’s trades sector can redesign benefits plans to better support employees

Trade workers see a higher rate of musculoskeletal injuries, chronic pain conditions and longer recovery periods, yet most benefits plans weren’t...

11.09.2026 10

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Sadie Janes

Sustainability lens adds trust questions to AI investments: report

Investors with sustainability policies face a real test of trust when it comes to deploying capital to artificial intelligence companies, according to...

10.09.2026 10

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Benefitscanadastaff

HRT claims among women aged 45 to 54 up 228% over five years: report

Hormone replacement therapy claims among Canadian women aged 45 to 54 increased 228 per cent over the past five years, according to a new report from...

10.09.2026 20

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Benefitscanadastaff

U.S. trade war, worker retention shaping employers’ 2027 compensation budgets: expert

Canadian employers are planning to keep 2027 compensation budgets steady and are taking a measured approach that balances the current economic...

10.09.2026 10

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Blake Wolfe

Canada’s green taxonomy could redefine some investments as non-sustainable: report

As Canada’s green taxonomy program takes shape, the program’s draft methodology report and FAQ suggests it could potentially reclassify activities...

09.09.2026 10

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Benefitscanadastaff

Survey finds Canadian mothers facing burnout, anxiety amid growing mental load

Canadian mothers say they’re carrying the mental load for their families, with many reporting burnout, anxiety and barriers to accessing...

09.09.2026 20

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Benefitscanadastaff

Only a third of organizations report having effective reward, recognition programs: survey

Most organizations understand that recognition matters to drive business performance, yet only 33 per cent report having very effective reward and...

09.09.2026 10

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Sadie Janes

Canadian DB group annuity market climbs to $1.9 billion in first half of 2026: report

The group annuity market for Canadian defined benefit pension plans is expected to stay in line with the $7 billion recorded in 2025, according to a...

08.09.2026 20

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Solvency ratio of typical DB pension plan continues to improve in July: report

The funded status of a typical defined benefit pension plan improved on both the solvency basis and accounting basis in July, according to a new...

08.09.2026 10

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Benefitscanadastaff

A look at Rwanda’s Ejo Heza savings program

According to a report by the World Bank Group, more than 80 per cent of Rwanda’s workers are classified as informal employees — working in sectors...

08.09.2026 10

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Blake Wolfe

Canadian employees reporting declines in mental, physical health: survey

Roughly a third (35 per cent) of Canadian employees say their mental health has worsened, up from 30 per cent last year, according to a new survey by...

04.09.2026 10

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Benefitscanadastaff

Median solvency ratio for Ontario DB plans climbs to record 127% in Q2 2026: FSRA

The median solvency ratio for Ontario-based defined benefit pension plans increased five per cent to a record high of 127 per cent between March 31...

04.09.2026 10

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Benefitscanadastaff

Workplace culture key to encouraging fathers to take parental leave: expert

While more Canadian fathers are taking parental leave, financial barriers and workplace culture can still prevent them from taking more time away from...

04.09.2026 10

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Sonya Singh

CPP Investments seeing multiple senior departures: report

CPP Investments has seen multiple departures from senior roles over the last month, according to a report by Bloomberg. It noted the affected asset...

03.09.2026 10

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Benefitscanadastaff

Ontario seeking feedback on proposed changes to retirement account unlocking legislation

The Ontario government is seeking feedback on proposed legislative changes to permit additional forms of unlocking for locked-in retirement accounts...

03.09.2026 10

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Benefitscanadastaff

Canadian employers’ salary budgets expected to increase by 3.1% in 2027: survey

Canadian employers are maintaining consistent salary budgets with an average increase of 3.1 per cent expected in 2027 (excluding salary freezes),...

03.09.2026 10

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Sadie Janes

Caisse buying 24% stake in India-based telecommunications provider, CPP Investments acquiring corporate services firm

The Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec is investing $1.76 billion to acquire a 24 per cent stake in India-based Altius Telecom Infrastructure...

02.09.2026 20

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Benefitscanadastaff

Bank of Canada monitoring private credit industry as pension plan sponsors, insurers dominate investments

The private credit industry is expanding rapidly across the world but remains steady in Canada so far, according to a new report from the Bank of...

02.09.2026 10

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Bryan McGovern

Gender wealth gap narrowing, but more accurate data needed: report

While the gender wealth gap among Canadian employees has narrowed over the last 20 years, more data is needed to accurately measure the divide, says...

02.09.2026 20

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Blake Wolfe

30% of Canadian employees say back-to-school season raises workplace stress: survey

Nearly a third (30 per cent) of Canadian employees say the back-to-school season increases their stress levels at work ‘somewhat’ or ‘a great...

01.09.2026 10

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