Canadian defined-benefit pension plans reached a record median solvency ratio of 132% in 2025, fueled by soaring stock market returns, Mercer reports. Discover the details and what it means for retirees.
A robust stock market performance in 2025 significantly improved the financial health of Canadian defined benefit pension plans, according to a new report from Mercer. Discover the key factors behind this positive shift.
Caisse de dépôt CEO Charles Emond says looming CUSMA renegotiation is aligning government and investors on major Canadian projects in infrastructure, minerals, and housing. Read the details.
Investment strategist Martin Pelletier warns of three overlooked threats to Canada's economy in 2026, from B.C.'s legal shifts to Alberta's autonomy push. Discover what they mean for your portfolio.
A 62-year-old with health issues weighs using a $275,000 inheritance to buy a condo or invest it. Financial experts warn buying could leave her with little to live on in retirement.
Major UK public pension funds, including Greater Manchester, are negotiating to buy a significant stake in holiday park operator Center Parcs, owned by Canada's Brookfield. The deal values the chain at £4.5 billion.
Canada's CPPIB invests up to $1.05B for a non-controlling stake in Castrol, partnering with Stonepeak in a major $10.1B energy sector deal. Read the full analysis.
Canada's CPP Investments has acquired a minority stake in global lubricants company Castrol. This strategic move diversifies the pension fund's holdings in the industrial sector. Read more on the details.
The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board and Australia's Goodman Group are investing US$2.6 billion to build AI data centres in Europe. Construction starts mid-2026.
The Alberta Next panel's call for referendums on a provincial pension and police force could revive unpopular debates, risking the UCP's electoral standing. Read the analysis.
A review of FP Comment columns from early 2025 reveals expert analysis on voter sentiment, competition policy, pension risks, and looming trade wars. Discover the key insights shaping Canada's economic and political landscape.
Premier Danielle Smith defends Alberta Next panel's seven recommendations, including a referendum on exiting the CPP and creating a provincial police service. The report's release timing is questioned.
A panel chaired by Premier Danielle Smith recommends Alberta hold referendums in 2026 on a provincial pension plan, immigration control, and constitutional changes. Learn the key findings.
An Alberta government panel recommends a public referendum on leaving the Canada Pension Plan. Premier Danielle Smith's government considers the move. Learn the details and implications.
The federal government transfers a $900M pension surplus to its general account, sparking union criticism. PSAC demands funds be reinvested in workers' benefits.
The head of a major Canadian public service union strongly criticizes a proposal to fund an early retirement incentive through pension plans, calling it a risky move for workers.
The federal government is moving another $900 million surplus from the public service pension fund to a central account, bringing the total to $2.8 billion. Public sector unions are alarmed. Read more.
Canadian seniors receive their final 2025 CPP and Old Age Security payments early this month. Learn about the amounts, eligibility, and the 2026 increases.
Former senior bureaucrat Ray Gilmour has been confirmed as the permanent Chief Executive of Alberta Investment Management Corp. (AIMCo) after serving as interim CEO since a major board and management shakeup in late 2024.
Former senior Alberta bureaucrat Ray Gilmour has been confirmed as the permanent CEO of the Alberta Investment Management Corp. (AIMCo), following a major governance shakeup in late 2024. Learn about his background and the fund's path forward.
Prime Minister Mark Carney's plan to reduce the federal civil service through early retirement incentives will cost $1.5 billion upfront, with annual savings of $82 million. The strategy aims to avoid layoffs.
A Windsor, Ont. widow is left without financial support after her husband's death due to strict Ontario Disability Support Program eligibility rules. Learn about the policy gap affecting vulnerable families.
CPP Investments' joint venture in India acquires six logistics parks, expanding its global real estate footprint. Discover the strategic move's impact on Canada's pension fund.
Canadian public servants planning December retirement face difficult choice: retire now with permanent pension penalty or wait for potential government buyout program. Expert analysis reveals timelines and risks.
Laurentian University faculty union plans human rights challenge to negotiate pension improvements. Learn how this could reshape collective bargaining rights in Ontario.
Learn how the federal government's $1.5B early retirement incentive program will work for Canadian public servants, funded by the pension plan surplus. Get the details on eligibility and timeline.
The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board's fund grew to $777.5 billion, fueled by a 5.4% return. CEO John Graham highlights diversification's role in navigating global markets.
New research exposes how Canadian seniors are being disproportionately affected by hidden tax increases, threatening retirement security across the nation.
The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board's strategic investments in India are delivering massive returns, with the portfolio growing to $21 billion and outperforming expectations in one of the world's fastest-growing economies.