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Federal budget falls short on pharmacare and savings: experts

The budget bets on medium-term growth, but benefits and pension leaders say it sidesteps key issues plan sponsors need addressed

Canadian pension plans slip into the red in the third quarter of 2026

Bond losses of -4.06% outweighed gains in private equity, real estate and hedge funds

GLP-1 drugs beat metformin across every measure in prediabetes study

Weight management grew 61% in 2025 to rank 11th among Canadian private drug plan categories

Insurers cheer Budget 2026 while unions and seniors’ groups push back

Stakeholders split on the fiscal plan as the CLHIA welcomes wider infrastructure investment room

A wider infrastructure market demands tighter underwriting

How broad expertise creates an edge in active equity investing

TD Asset Management’s Vitali Mossounov and Olivia Goldstein on testing conviction, filtering noise and finding what the market has missed

CIBC GAM builds its institutional edge on connectivity

How CIBC GAM puts institutional clients first through connectivity to drive innovative solutions and investment discipline

GLP-1 drugs beat metformin across every measure in prediabetes study

Weight management grew 61% in 2025 to rank 11th among Canadian private drug plan categories

Retirement savings aren’t the problem, spending is: BlackRock

Most Canadian plan members feel secure saving for retirement, but only 25 per cent feel ready to spend in it, finds BlackRock research

Canada’s pension giants take the Paris pitch to French institutional investors

Crédit Agricole, Ardian, and 15 more met Canadian fund managers at the embassy breakfast

The Missing Link: How Motivation and Vision Shape Group Retirement Savings Plan Engagement

[Nov 17/26 | 1 PM EST] Desjardins Insurance’s research reveals the motivational barriers to group retirement savings plan engagement – and how to act!

Emerging Markets: A Framework for Canadian Allocators

Emerging markets equities are back on the radar for Canadian institutions seeking growth, diversification and AI‑linked opportunities. Hear Ninety One’s Varun Laijawalla, with moderator Samantha Cleyn, share practical insights on positioning EM in 2026.

The Rising Challenge of Neurological Conditions: Trends, Costs, and Workplace Strategies

This session brings together experts from Beneva to share the latest insights on managing cost of neurological conditions in the workforce. Watch on-demand today!

Bridging Risks and Returns: ESG and Indigenous Reconciliation

Join BMO Global Asset Management’s Responsible Investing team for a webinar on ESG-focused strategies to manage financial risks and opportunities. Learn how responsible investing can support Indigenous communities!