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Monthly Spotlight: Consultants

Monthly Spotlight: Consultants

Read BPM's highlighted coverage of key topics from June

Could a defined benefit pension be your new retention strategy?

Abacus CEO explains why young Canadians value DB pensions more than homeownership

Could a defined benefit pension be your new retention strategy?

Canadian DB pension plans claw back first-quarter losses

Aon reports aggregate funded ratio climbs to 116.7% as bond yields rise

Canadian DB pension plans claw back first-quarter losses

Global money floods into Canada's federal bond market

April buying breaks records as Ottawa readies $280 billion in nation-building spending

Global money floods into Canada's federal bond market

Features

Managing diabetes leads to 'predictable moments of risk'

Managing diabetes leads to 'predictable moments of risk'

CPBI Forum panelists outline how to rethink diabetes sick day management

Got a talent shortage? Make your own staff!

Got a talent shortage? Make your own staff!

Why the skill set of the future is less about execution and more about taste and judgment

Benefits

Canada's pharmacies pump $22.9 billion into the economy each year

New research counts 273,000 jobs and a pharmacy in nearly every community

Pensions

Could a defined benefit pension be your new retention strategy?

Abacus CEO explains why young Canadians value DB pensions more than homeownership

Investments

What CUSMA's ‘uncertain’ path means for Canadian plan sponsors

Markets may be underpricing CUSMA risk for institutional investors, experts warn

Webinars

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!

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!

Join us for an insightful webinar exploring governance strategies, the growing role of delegation, and best practices to help CAP plan sponsors navigate challenges and position their plans for long-term success.

Opinion

When equal isn’t equitable

Jamil Jamal & Taylor Valée make the case for rethinking gender in employee benefits

When equal isn’t equitable

Total rewards and advancing DEI

Modernized actuarial standards and strengthened ESG criteria underlines the growing importance of adopting an integrated approach

Total rewards and advancing DEI

People Moves

CPP Investments lands former KPMG Canada chief for its board

New board member brings 38 years at KPMG — eight of them as CEO — to the pension fund

CPP Investments lands former KPMG Canada chief for its board

Specialty Life Insurance appoints Jay McMahon as new president and COO

McMahon brings 17 years of industry experience to the role

Specialty Life Insurance appoints Jay McMahon as new president and COO