Asset Allocation
Emerging Markets Lead Strong Q2 Rebound for Canadian DB Plans
The 6% quarterly return was spurred by double-digit global equities gains, according to RBC Investor Services.
Tag: Canada
Pensions
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
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
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
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
Canada Infrastructure Bank CIO to Retire
John Casola will leave the $19 billion investor at the end of March.
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.