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​​​NOVEMBER

 

OCTOBER​

https://canadianbusiness.com/ideas/franchising-your-business/

https://www.hrreporter.com/focus-areas/recruitment-and-staffing/war-on-bureaucracy-should-employers-cut-back-on-managers-like-amazon/388878

https://financialpost.com/real-estate/mortgages/mortgages-financial-thrill-ride-first-time-homebuyers

https://www.investmentexecutive.com/news/people/its-time-to-look-ahead-new-advocis-ceo-says/

https://www.theglobeandmail.com/business/article-inflation-interest-rates-eroded-canadians-purchasing-power-since-2022/

https://fraserinstitute.org/studies/our-incomes-are-falling-behind-earnings-in-the-canadian-provinces-and-us-states-2010-2022

https://www.benefitscanada.com/benefits/health-benefits/private-drug-plans-reporting-increasing-costs-number-of-claimants-expert/

https://www.benefitsandpensionsmonitor.com/benefits/mental-health/bell-commits-10m-to-youth-mental-health-launches-donation-drive/389084

https://www.hrreporter.com/focus-areas/culture-and-engagement/best-places-to-work-for-2024/389110

https://canadianbusiness.com/insider/first-harris-poll-survey-canada/

https://macleans.ca/education/school-profiles/

https://www.advisor.ca/industry-news/industry/younger-investors-less-loyal-less-trusting-of-advisors/

https://www.wealthprofessional.ca/news/industry-news/canadian-investors-focus-on-private-markets-survey-finds/387315

https://www.moneysense.ca/save/retirement/how-to-plan-for-retirement-when-you-have-no-pension/?gad_source=1&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIkvn7rbugiQMVCUX_AR29PwuzEAAYASAAEgISpvD_BwE

https://financialpost.com/news/economy/bank-of-canada-jumbo-interest-rate-cut

https://www.investmentexecutive.com/news/research-and-markets/boc-delivers-half-percentage-point-rate-cut/

https://www.benefitscanada.com/pensions/retirement/canadas-retirement-system-ranks-no-17-out-of-48-countries-has-room-for-improvement-report/

https://www.benefitsandpensionsmonitor.com/benefits/group-health/us-drug-import-plan-from-canada-faces-hurdles-new-research-suggests/389435

https://www.fraserinstitute.org/studies/implications-of-decarbonizing-canadas-electricity-grid

https://www.wealthprofessional.ca/news/industry-news/can-the-sp-500-keep-growing/387434

https://canadianbusiness.com/ideas/resps-wealthsimple/

 

​SEPTEMBER​​​

https://www.investmentexecutive.com/news/research-and-markets/weak-growth-heralds-canadas-lost-decade-nbf/

https://financialpost.com/news/economy/bank-of-canada-deeper-cuts-economy-weakens-economists​

https://www.moneysense.ca/save/retirement/30-and-no-pension/

https://macleans.ca/society/the-case-for-the-four-day-workweek/

https://www.canadianunderwriter.ca/insurance/can-easing-return-to-work-policies-may-produce-benefits-1004250095/

https://www.advisor.ca/industry-news/regulation/investors-open-to-ai-input-on-financial-advice-report-finds/

https://www.wealthprofessional.ca/investments/life-and-health-insurance/feeling-the-strain-rbc-survey-shows-many-unaware-of-employer-benefits/386958

https://canadianbusiness.com/people/how-i-made-it/glowbal-restaurant-group/

https://premium.hrreporter.com/ca-2024-exclusivefeature-navigating-a-multi-generational-workforce-what-employers-should-know/p/1?utm_source=website&utm_medium=banner&utm_campaign=idc&utm_content=KMADV-000966

https://fraserinstitute.org/studies/central-bank-forward-guidance-handle-with-care

https://www.utpjournals.press/doi/full/10.3138/cpp.2023-016

https://www.benefitsandpensionsmonitor.com/news/industry-news/business-delinquencies-rise-as-construction-and-retail-sectors-face-financial-pressure/388584

https://calu.com/2024/09/13/calu-submission-on-changes-to-capital-gains-and-corresponding-measures-announced-in-budget-2024/

https://www.benefitscanada.com/benefits/health-benefits/majority-of-employers-feel-its-challenging-to-provide-benefits-in-todays-economic-climate-2024-bchs/

https://www.investmentexecutive.com/news/industry-news/complex-tax-rules-harm-small-businesses-industry-orgs-argue/

https://financialpost.com/news/capital-gains-tax-breaks-crosshairs-housing-affordability-report

https://www.moneysense.ca/save/investing/stocks/top-100-dividend-stocks/

https://macleans.ca/society/the-jackpot-generation/

https://www.advisor.ca/insurance/life/insurers-paid-record-benefits-in-2023-clhia/

 

AUGUST

https://issuu.com/forum_magazine/docs/2024_clu_comment_ed_333-august

https://www.wealthprofessional.ca/news/industry-news/why-deficits-private-and-public-will-soon-set-the-economic-tone/386627

https://www.canadianunderwriter.ca/insurance/what-canadas-pc-insurers-need-to-watch-in-2024-1004249036/

https://www.moneysense.ca/earn/careers/these-companies-have-laid-off-canadian-workers/

https://www.bnnbloomberg.ca/business/economics/2024/08/09/economy-lost-2800-jobs-in-july-unemployment-rate-unchanged-at-64/

https://financialpost.com/news/economy/july-jobs-data-bank-of-canada-interest-rates

https://macleans.ca/society/how-we-got-to-41-million/

https://www.benefitscanada.com/archives_/benefits-canada-archive/2024-consultants-report-is-there-an-inherent-conflict-of-interest-when-consulting-firms-consolidate/

https://www.benefitsandpensionsmonitor.com/news/industry-news/what-do-millennials-want-from-health-and-wellness-benefits/387912

https://www.investmentexecutive.com/news/research-and-markets/economy-sees-securities-outflows-in-june-statcan/

https://financialpost.com/fp-finance/chance-make-toronto-global-banking-hub-squandered

https://www.moneysense.ca/columns/ask-a-planner/parents-home-down-payment-gifts-and-loans/

https://www.canadianunderwriter.ca/insurance/canadas-inflation-rate-fell-to-2-5-in-july-lowest-since-march-2021-1004249504/

https://www.wealthprofessional.ca/investments/life-and-health-insurance/why-inflation-might-have-eroded-your-clients-insurance-coverage/386645

https://www.advisor.ca/practice/planning-and-advice/help-clients-navigate-emotions-and-make-good-financial-decisions/

https://www.hrreporter.com/focus-areas/compensation-and-benefits/1-in-4-canadians-report-worse-financial-situation-year-over-year-report/387472

https://www.bnnbloomberg.ca/business/economics/2024/08/23/canadas-productivity-issues-could-require-structural-change-chief-economist/

https://www.bnnbloomberg.ca/business/company-news/2024/08/27/analyst-starting-to-see-a-divergence-between-big-six-banks-as-earnings-roll-in/

https://www.benefitsandpensionsmonitor.com/benefits/wellbeing/remote-or-office-why-hybrid-work-is-the-real-mvp-post-pandemic/388210

https://www.benefitscanada.com/benefits/health-wellness/68-of-canadian-hiring-managers-reporting-higher-worker-productivity-in-2024-survey/

 

JULY

​​https://financialpost.com/fp-work/burnout-on-the-rise-among-canadian-professionals-over-heavy-workloads-survey-finds

https://finance.yahoo.com/news/canadian-businesses-lean-installment-loans-084900306.html

https://macleans.ca/sponsored/the-powerful-influence-of-the-workplace-on-mental-well-being/

https://canadiansme.ca/empowering-smbs-with-ai-insights-from-microsoft-canadas-kree-govender/

https://www.moneysense.ca/save/retirement/single-and-no-pension-retirement-planning/

https://www.investmentexecutive.com/news/research-and-markets/canadian-job-market-stalls-in-june/

https://www.benefitscanada.com/archives_/benefits-canada-archive/how-the-investment-strategies-of-the-maple-8-impact-the-decisions-of-medium-and-small-sized-plan-sponsors/

https://www.benefitsandpensionsmonitor.com/benefits/mental-health/how-can-plan-sponsors-address-rising-anxiety/387198

https://www.advisor.ca/practice/planning-and-advice/clients-are-aging-are-their-financial-plans-ready/

https://financialpost.com/news/economy/jobless-summer-why-youth-unemployment-decade-high

https://www.hrreporter.com/focus-areas/culture-and-engagement/canadian-employees-thinking-of-suicide-at-high-rates-what-can-hr-do-differently/387332 

https://www.investmentexecutive.com/news/from-the-regulators/ontario-proposes-new-pension-solvency-test/

 https://www.wealthprofessional.ca/news/industry-news/how-slowing-economy-will-guide-boc-cuts-equity-markets/386506

https://www.canadianunderwriter.ca/reinsurance/where-canada-ranks-globally-for-insurance-market-premiums-1004248594/

https://www.moneysense.ca/news/what-is-the-bank-of-canadas-interest-rate/

https://financialpost.com/fp-work/job-seekers-ghosted-during-interviews

https://macleans.ca/society/doctors-need-a-capital-gains-tax-break/

https://www.hrpa.ca/hr-insights/canada-is-in-the-midst-of-a-chronic-skills-shortage-how-should-hr-respond/

https://www.benefitscanada.com/news/bencan/32-of-employers-say-minimum-wage-hikes-result-in-increased-wages-across-their-company-survey/

https://www.benefitsandpensionsmonitor.com/benefits/chronic-illness-disabilities/where-benefits-costs-are-rising-and-how-plan-sponsors-can-manage-them/387166

https://www.advisor.ca/practice/planning-and-advice/long-term-care-how-much-it-costs-and-how-to-pay-for-it/

https://canadianbusiness.com/ideas/how-to-network/

https://www.investmentexecutive.com/news/research-and-markets/economy-grew-0-2-in-may-statcan/

https://www.hrreporter.com/focus-areas/compensation-and-benefits/report-looks-at-pay-trends-in-2024/387662

 

JUNE

https://www.canadianunderwriter.ca/brokers/how-smaller-brokerages-can-specialize-without-ma-1004246932/

https://www.wealthprofessional.ca/news/industry-news/why-markets-expect-the-bank-of-canada-to-cut-rates-tomorrow/386057

https://www.theglobeandmail.com/business/article-bank-of-canada-interest-rate-live-june/

https://canadianbusiness.com/ideas/workplace-mental-health-corporate-wellness-programs/

https://www.benefitscanada.com/benefits/health-benefits/claims-for-anti-obesity-drugs-increased-42-in-2023-92-since-2020-report/

https://www.investmentexecutive.com/news/research-and-markets/canadas-jobless-rate-rises-to-6-2-in-may/

https://www.moneysense.ca/save/critical-illness-and-disability-insurance-in-canada/

https://www.benefitsandpensionsmonitor.com/news/industry-news/defined-benefit-pension-plans-strike-back/386723

https://financialpost.com/news/economy/bank-of-canada-trust-inflation-tiff-macklem

https://canadiansme.ca/helping-small-business-attract-and-retain-top-talent-how-canadian-advisors-can-establish-a-path-to-success-by-generating-new-opportunities-in-the-health-benefits-field/

https://www.canadianunderwriter.ca/insurance/how-brokers-acquire-the-skills-to-become-trusted-advisors-1004247520/

https://www.wealthprofessional.ca/news/industry-news/inside-a-15-year-succession-plan/386228

https://www.benefitscanada.com/news/bencan/how-chronoworking-is-helping-boost-employee-productivity-recruitment-experts/

https://www.benefitsandpensionsmonitor.com/benefits/mental-health/what-is-the-state-of-benefits-in-2024/386889

https://www.investmentexecutive.com/inside-track_/jamie-golombek/considering-capital-gains-post-june-25/

https://www.advisor.ca/practice/your-business/how-firms-use-equity-for-succession-planning-recruitment/

https://www.hrreporter.com/focus-areas/wellness-mental-health/mental-health-claims-in-canada-surge-by-132-per-cent-since-start-of-pandemic/386919

 

MAY

CPPIB wants to jump into leveraged buyout boom | Financial Post

'Disappointing number': Economists react to latest GDP data - BNN Bloomberg

Firms struggle to meet rising benefit demands | Benefits and Pensions Monitor

Divorce and life insurance: How to make sure your family stays protected - MoneySense

macleans.ca/society/the-power-list-2024

Canada's foreign direct investment grows significantly in 2023 | Benefits and Pensions Monitor

Two sides of the insurance sales debate | Investment Executive

Desjardins urges Canada to adopt longer-term mortgages | Wealth Professional

Life Insurance for Small Business Owners: What You Need to Know to Build a Strong Business Continuity or Succession Plan - CanadianSME Small Business Magazine

Help your client address the volatility of equity compensation | Advisor.ca

Canada's standard of living faces worst decline in 40 years | Financial Post

Top 5 HR, benefits, pensions and investment stories of the week | Benefits Canada.com

Beyond recruiting new talent, what bugs brokers in 2024? (canadianunderwriter.ca)

Private Health Care Is Here - Macleans.ca

Fight over where Canada's pension funds should invest is a 'clash of titans': Brosseau - BNN Bloomberg

FP Canada introduces 2 new rules | Investment Executive

Tackling obesity in the workplace: a holistic approach to employee wellness | Benefits and Pensions Monitor

Employers rethinking value of employee connections in era of remote work: report | Benefits Canada.com

Family Enterprise Canada Tackling the Biggest Challenges Facing Canadian Family Businesses - CanadianSME Small Business Magazine

Partnering like a pro: Advisors and family meeting facilitators | Advisor.ca

Diversification deciphered: how many baskets does your portfolio need? | Financial Post

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APRIL 

Nearly half of working Canadian women disappointed with employer's support during maternity leave: survey | Benefits Canada.com

Psychological safety in the workplace - employers must consider diverse employee needs | Benefits and Pensions Monitor

Canadian businesses are at risk of insolvency — here’s how insurance factors in (canadianunderwriter.ca)

How much should I have in my RRSP? (moneysense.ca)

BMO Insurance refines its underwriting questions | Advisor.ca

OECD inflation stable in February | Investment Executive

How the brokerage talent shortage fuels M&A activity (canadianunderwriter.ca)

Bank of Canada signals interest rate cuts are getting close | Financial Post

Should you buy life insurance to pay for tax owed upon death? - MoneySense

New research series aims to aid CPP decisions | Wealth Professional

Feds boost home buyers plan withdrawal limit to $60,000 | Investment Executive

Federal budget hikes capital-gains tax on companies and wealthy individuals - The Globe and Mail

Most young adult Canadians believe retirement by 65 is outdated - survey | Benefits and Pensions Monitor

Survey finds 38% of Canadian employees say they spend too much time working | Benefits Canada.com 

What post-pandemic coverage looks like for healthcare providers (canadianunderwriter.ca)

Why tax time leaves clients vulnerable to fraud | Wealth Professional

Three reasons to have a will and estate plan - MoneySense

Budget softens mandatory tax disclosure regime | Advisor.ca

Meet the Winners of the 2024 Innovation Awards - CB (canadianbusiness.com)

 

MARCH 

Moving on from the Pandemic: How covid affected the Canadian workforce and what this means for the future. - Advocis

58% of Canadian employees prefer a hybrid or remote work arrangement: survey | Benefits Canada.com

FSRA to launch questionnaires on risk and business practices | Advisor.ca

Employees want more pay, but might stay for recognition | Benefits and Pensions Monitor

How to Reduce Employee Attrition - CB (canadianbusiness.com)

Is life insurance taxable in Canada? - MoneySense

Expert panel: How plan sponsors are navigating benefits costs, innovations in 2024 | Benefits Canada.com

The Canadian doctor who helped invent Ozempic - Macleans.ca

Banks reducing ultra-long mortgages, OSFI head says | Financial Post

Survey finds nearly half of Canadians feeling 'stuck at work' - BNN Bloomberg

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WEBSITES

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INDUSTRY INFORMATION 

 

The Financial Association of Canada

Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Ontario Authority of Ontario

Ontario Securities Commission

Investment Planning Counsel

Canadian Life and Insurance Association

International Foundation of Employment and Benefits Plans

The Institute

Canadian Pension and Benefits Institute

FP Canada

Investopeadia 

Advocis | The Financial Advisors Association of Canada

Welcome to Human Resources Professionals Association - HRPA

HR News for Canada’s HR Leaders | Canadian HR Reporter

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GOVERNMENT

 

Government of Canada 

Canada Revenue Agency

Bank of Canada 

Canadian Human Rights Commission

Ontario Ministry of Health 

Employment and Social Development Canada

Health Canada 

Statistics of Canada  

Think tanks based in Canada

 

NEWS

 

Benefits Canada 

Benefits and Pension Monitor PM

Wealth Professional

Advisors edge 

Canadian Underwrite

Money sense 

Investment Executive 

Macleans.ca - Canada’s magazine

Canadian Business 

Federal Reserve Board - Home

Forbes  

Fortune - Fortune 500 Daily & Breaking Business News | Fortune

BNN Bloomberg – Canada Business News, TSX Today & Interest Rates

Home | Financial Post Home Page | Financial Post 

The Globe and Mail: Canadian, World, Politics and Business News & Analysis

The Wall Street Journal - Breaking News, Business, Financial & Economic News, World News and Video (wsj.com)

The New York Times Canada - Breaking News, US News, World News, Videos (nytimes.com)

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