Nine directors at large Canadian pension funds also hold fossil fuel positions

Published: 10 July 2025

Nine of the directors who oversee Canada’s largest pension funds also hold positions at fossil fuel companies, according to a report by Pensions and Investments.

Concrete policy steps could address issues with Canada’s pension system

Published: 2 July 2025

A well-designed pension system brings enormous social and economic values to its members and to society as a whole. Unfortunately, Canada’s doesn’t stand out. A 2024 report from Mercer ranks it...

Infrastructure banks can help get large infrastructure projects off the ground

Published: 28 May 2025

In Canada, investment in infrastructure has lagged, but infrastructure banks are one way to provide financing for large-scale infrastructure projects that could take decades to pay off. “Canada...

Tariff uncertainty interferes with business investment

Published: 2 May 2025

Ever since Donald Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ tariff announcement, stock markets have been volatile. The tariffs impact thousands of companies, and with the exact scale and scope of tariffs changing...

Canada’s big pension funds hold lessons for funds elsewhere

Published: 27 March 2025

Canada’s big pension funds are the envy of fund managers in other countries. They’re something that the UK’s defined contribution plance could aspire to, writes Padraig Floyd in Pensions Expert. ...

Buy Canadian movement shouldn’t interfere with prudent pension fund management

Published: 27 March 2025

The Trump administration’s tariffs have catalyzed a cross-country movement to buy Canadian products. But will that movement affect the how Canada’s big pension funds manage their portfolios? The...

The debate over domestic investment for Canadian pension funds

Published: 26 March 2025

As calls to bolster Canada’s economy intensify, the debate over pension fund strategies has gained national attention. In a Financial Post article, Professor Betermier highlights concerns over...

Professor Betermier offers guidance for Quebec investors

Published: 26 March 2025

With increasing market volatility, Professor Sebastien Betermier shares his advice on how Quebec investors can weather economic uncertainty. In an interview with the Motnreal Gazette, he emphasizes...

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