Newsmakers
Canada Infrastructure Bank CIO to Retire
John Casola will leave the $19 billion investor at the end of March.
Tag: Canada
Newsmakers
CAAT CEO Dobson to Leave Following Vacation Payout Probe
The chief executive of the $17B plan had received a $1.2M payout in lieu of vacation time.
Pensions
La Caisse Renews Plan to Help Québécois Companies Adopt AI
The pension fund is partnering with applied artificial intelligence firm Vooban to support growth and productivity in the province.
Pensions
Economic Uncertainty, Market Volatility Led to Steep Decline in Canadian PRT Transactions
Pension risk transfer volume in the country declined 40% in 2025, according to a report from Normandin Beaudry.
Newsmakers
Canada PM Carney Names Investor Mark Wiseman as Ambassador to US
Wiseman has led both the CPPIB and AIMCo and has held several roles at BlackRock.
Asset Allocation
Public Equities, AI Investor Optimism Fuel CPP Investments’ 5.4% Q2 Return
The robust returns raised the pension giant’s asset value to C$777.5 billion.
Pensions
Canadian PRT Transaction Volume Down 60% in H1
Plan de-risking deals took a backseat amidst market and trade-driven volatility, according to Sun Life.
Newsmakers
AIMCo Names Public Markets Head as New CIO
Justin Lord will helm investments at the $131 billion Alberta Investment Management Corp.
Pensions
PSP Invests More Than $1.5B in Fiber Infrastructure Joint Venture With BCE
The partnership aims to build fiber networks in underserved areas of the U.S.
Pensions
Annual Canadian Employee Benefits Conference Relocates from San Diego to Canada
The event, hosted by the International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans, is moved amidst tensions between the US and Canada.
Asset Allocation
48 Hours of Market Turmoil Lop Nearly 6 Points off Canadian DB Funded Ratios
In the two days after the U.S. announced new tariffs, the plans lost almost their entire C$18.4 billion surplus.
Pensions
IMCO Returned 9.9% in 2024
The Ontario investor’s assets grew to $62 billion at the end of the year.
Pensions
AIMCo Achieves 12.3% Return in 2024
The Alberta pension manager, with assets rising to $127.7 billion by the end of the year, endured a leadership change forced by the provincial government last November.
Asset Allocation
Public Equities Lead Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan’s 9.7% Return in 2024
HOOPP ended 2024 with a funded ratio of 111%, its 15th straight year with more assets than liabilities.
Pensions
Ontario Teachers’ Nets 9.4% Return, Assets Grow to $185.5B
The fund touted strong returns across equities, credit and inflation-sensitive assets.