Benefits and Pensions Monitor

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Statistics Canada reported a 5.5% drop in job vacancies in Q3 2024, with 546,100 openings, marking the ninth consecutive quarterly decline. https://hubs.la/Q03012790

TELUS Health's latest Mental Health Index reveals a significant decline in Canadian workers' mental health, driven by financial stress. 37% of workers are at high mental health risk, with financial wellbeing showing the sharpest downturn. https://hubs.la/Q03012C80

The Department of Finance's fall economic statement projects a $61.9bn deficit for 2023-24, a $21.8bn increase from last year's target, amid economic uncertainty and US tariff threats. https://hubs.la/Q0300_ZC0

Tasneem Azim-Khan, Chief Investment Strategist at RBC PH&N, highlights key implications of Trump's proposed tariffs, fiscal spending, and immigration policies on Canadian investors. https://hubs.la/Q0300Phn0

Christina Iacoucci, BGO’s Head of Canada and a BPM Hot List 2024 winner, shares her top three insights for thriving in the commercial real estate market. With central banks pivoting on interest rates and valuations stabilizing, opportunities abound. https://hubs.la/Q02_RlH30 #CommercialRealEstate #InvestmentStrategies #MarketOpportunities #RealEstateInnovation

The CAAT Pension Plan is leading the way in employee engagement and pension innovation. With a people-first culture that prioritizes work-life balance, growth opportunities, and a collaborative environment, it has earned recognition as a Top Employer of 2024. As the plan continues to grow and expand access to quality retirement security, its dedicated team plays a key role in driving this success. https://hubs.la/Q02_R6s50 #EmployeeEngagement #PeopleFirst #PensionPlans #TopEmployer2024 #CAATPensionPlan

Breast Cancer Canada has launched several initiatives to advance research and patient care, including the mBC Know More app, aimed at supporting those living with metastatic breast cancer. https://hubs.la/Q02_Wxhj0

Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec and Ferrovial have reduced their holdings in Heathrow's parent company, FGP TopCo, with Ardian and PIF acquiring significant shares for £3.3bn. https://hubs.la/Q02_VBHJ0

HOOPP (Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan) will extend its pension plan to incorporated physicians in 2025, potentially adding 24,000 members. Rachel Arbour emphasized the plan's mission to support healthcare workers and the technical adjustments made to accommodate this group. https://hubs.la/Q02_LNrd0