News

Finance Minister's budget targets wealthy, aims to aid youth

Finance Minister's budget targets wealthy, aims to aid youth

Chrystia Freeland unveils a new budget with increased spending and higher taxes on the rich to support younger Canadians

Canada's CPI rises in March, led by shelter and gasoline

March saw a 2.9% increase in Canada's Consumer Price Index, driven by higher gasoline and shelter costs

Canada's CPI rises in March, led by shelter and gasoline

Dialogue scales up women's health offerings

The wellness company's health platform is improving leaves of absence by 50 percent

Dialogue scales up women's health offerings

CIBC named one of Canada's greenest employers again

CIBC earns the title for the third year, reflecting its commitment to sustainability and environmental initiatives

CIBC named one of Canada's greenest employers again

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

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

Why Michael Lee-Chin thinks pensions should consider nuclear power

Billionaire advisor and entrepreneur says the same principles that he used to build his wealth have dictated a focus on nuclear energy

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