Tag: Canada

Pensions May 26, 2026

University Pension Plan Ontario Posts 5.2% Return in 2025

The retirement fund for employees of six universities in the province reported strong gains in infrastructure and equities strategies, but weak performance in fixed income and real estate.

Pensions May 12, 2026

Canadian Pensions Gain 0.4% in Q1 Amid Rising Geopolitical Tensions

Surging energy stocks slightly offset a tech sell-off, according to RBC Investor Services and Northern Trust.

Market Moves April 27, 2026

Canada to Establish Sovereign Wealth Fund

The Canada Strong Fund will be seeded with $18.36 billion over the next three years, the country’s prime minister announced.

Asset Allocation April 9, 2026

IMCO Returns 7.4% in 2025, With AUM Reaching $65B

The Investment Management Corp. of Ontario posted strong returns in public equities, but subdued results from alternatives.

Newsmakers March 16, 2026

Canada Infrastructure Bank CIO to Retire

John Casola will leave the $19 billion investor at the end of March.

Newsmakers March 6, 2026

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 February 20, 2026

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 February 12, 2026

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 December 22, 2025

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 November 25, 2025

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 July 29, 2025

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 July 11, 2025

AIMCo Names Public Markets Head as New CIO

Justin Lord will helm investments at the $131 billion Alberta Investment Management Corp.

Pensions June 4, 2025

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 April 14, 2025

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 April 11, 2025

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.