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Morneau Shepell wins Canadian HR Reporter 2019 Readers' Choice Awards

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Wednesday, July 3, 2019
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TORONTO, July 3, 2019 /CNW/ - Morneau Shepell is happy to announce it has been recognized as a leading human resources service provider by Canadian HR Reporter for the fourth consecutive year.

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  • TORONTO, July 3, 2019 /CNW/ - Morneau Shepell is happy to announce it has been recognized as a leading human resources service provider by Canadian HR Reporter for the fourth consecutive year.
  • "We had another great response for the fourth annual Readers' Choice Awards," said Sarah Dobson, editor, Canadian HR Reporter.
  • Winners in this year's awards will be profiled in the July issue of Canadian HR Reporter.
  • In the competition, votes were cast in a digital survey of Canadian HR Reporter's audience of HR professionals across Canada.

Nova Scotia proposes new funding framework for defined benefit pension plans

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Thursday, June 27, 2019
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TORONTO, June 27, 2019 /CNW/ - Morneau Shepell has released the June 2019 issue of its monthly newsletter, News & Views, in which the company looks at the following topics:

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  • TORONTO, June 27, 2019 /CNW/ - Morneau Shepell has released the June 2019 issue of its monthly newsletter, News & Views, in which the company looks at the following topics:
    Nova Scotia releases new defined benefit funding rules The Nova Scotia government recently detailed new proposed rules on funding for defined benefit (DB) pension plans.
  • The proposed funding framework will permit DB plans to fund on a reduced solvency basis of 85 per cent on a go-forward basis.
  • Ontario government makes changes to funding regulation On May 21, 2019, the government of Ontario filed a regulation making clarifications, corrections and adjustments to the new funding framework for DB plans that took effect on May 1, 2018.
  • The impact of pension expense under international accounting as at May 31, 2019 Morneau Shepell has shown the evolution of the pension expense for a typical defined benefit pension plan.

LifeWorks® by Morneau Shepell wins three Digital Health Awards

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Monday, June 24, 2019
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LONDON, June 24, 2019 /CNW/ - The Health Information Resource Centre (HIRC) announced that LifeWorks by Morneau Shepell won the Gold award for Best Mobile Digital Health Resource at its 21st annual Digital Health Awards.

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  • LONDON, June 24, 2019 /CNW/ - The Health Information Resource Centre (HIRC) announced that LifeWorks by Morneau Shepell won the Gold award for Best Mobile Digital Health Resource at its 21st annual Digital Health Awards.
  • In addition, two of LifeWorks' total well-being campaigns Dr. Martens: Rebel Soles and Canadian Nuclear Laboratories: Total well-being starts with safety won Merit awards for Digital Health Media.
  • "We want to support the health and well-being of 100% of employees worldwide with LifeWorks," said Rita Fridella, president, Lifeworks and executive vice president, Morneau Shepell.
  • The Digital Health Awards, organized by HIRC, recognizes the world's best online health resources for both consumers and professionals.

Morneau Shepell recognizes World Refugee Day

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Thursday, June 20, 2019
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TORONTO, June 20, 2019 /CNW/ - Today, Morneau Shepell marks World Refugee Day by celebrating the fifth anniversary of the Morneau Shepell Secondary School for Girls, which is located in Kenya's Kakuma Refugee Camp.

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  • TORONTO, June 20, 2019 /CNW/ - Today, Morneau Shepell marks World Refugee Day by celebrating the fifth anniversary of the Morneau Shepell Secondary School for Girls, which is located in Kenya's Kakuma Refugee Camp.
  • Through a longstanding commitment to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), Morneau Shepell has provided support for the people of the Kakuma Refugee Camp for nearly 10 years.
  • "We are thankful to Morneau Shepell for their distinct support for education for refugee children, girls and boys."
  • Morneau Shepell is a publicly traded company on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: MSI).For more information, visit morneaushepell.com .

Canadian Institute of Actuaries recommends increase in target retirement age

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Wednesday, May 22, 2019
Economy, Finance, Money, Pensions, Actuarial science, Morneau Shepell, Defined benefit pension plan, Actuary, Target benefit plan, Old Age Security, Bill Morneau, Frederick Vettese

TORONTO, May 22, 2019 /CNW/ -Morneau Shepell has released the May 2019 issue of its monthly newsletter, News & Views, in which the company looks at the following topics:

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  • TORONTO, May 22, 2019 /CNW/ -Morneau Shepell has released the May 2019 issue of its monthly newsletter, News & Views, in which the company looks at the following topics:
    Canadian actuaries issue public statement recommending increase in retirement age On April 18, 2019, the Canadian Institute of Actuaries (CIA) issued a public statement recommending that the federal government, with the consent of provincial governments, increase the target retirement age from 65 to 67 under the Canada and Quebec Pension Plans and Old Age Security.
  • The public statement is intended to engage all Canadians in a discussion of changing societal needs and the best retirement program designs to support those needs.
  • It encourages Canadians to consider starting their pension income later and to recognize that these programs are an excellent method for ensuring income security in later retirement.
  • Specifically, the budget addressed target benefit pension plans, treatment of excess pension plan contributions, electronic communications for pension plans, retirement age in universities, and mental health funding, among other measures.

Distressed employees ineffective for eight days per month due to lost productivity

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Tuesday, May 14, 2019
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In addition, these employees are also absent from work for an average of 7.36 hours per month almost one full working day.

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  • In addition, these employees are also absent from work for an average of 7.36 hours per month almost one full working day.
  • "After use of EAP-provided counselling, problem rates were reduced for every aspect measured in the report where employees need support.
  • Morneau Shepell employs almost 5,000 employees who work with some 24,000 client organizations that use our services in 162 countries.
  • Morneau Shepell is a publicly traded company on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: MSI).For more information, visit morneaushepell.com .

Morneau Shepell's Rita Fridella and EAP client Nestlé Canada win EASNA awards

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Monday, May 13, 2019
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She has been instrumental in bringing digital EAP support to the forefront to improve outcomes, productivity and well-being for clients and their employees.

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  • She has been instrumental in bringing digital EAP support to the forefront to improve outcomes, productivity and well-being for clients and their employees.
  • "I am truly humbled and honoured to be recognized by EASNA with the 2019 Leadership Award," said Fridella.
  • Nestl Canada, whose EAP is LifeWorks by Morneau Shepell, won the 15th Annual Corporate Award of Excellence for innovation and the impact of its EAP in the workplace.
  • Morneau Shepell employs almost 5,000 employees who work with some 24,000 client organizations that use our services in 162 countries.

Morneau Shepell Inc. holds 2019 annual general meeting of shareholders in Markham

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Thursday, May 9, 2019
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TORONTO, May 9, 2019 /CNW/ -Morneau Shepell Inc. (the "Company" or "Morneau Shepell") (TSX: MSI) held its annual general meeting of shareholders at its Markham office today.

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  • TORONTO, May 9, 2019 /CNW/ -Morneau Shepell Inc. (the "Company" or "Morneau Shepell") (TSX: MSI) held its annual general meeting of shareholders at its Markham office today.
  • In addressing the board and shareholders, Liptrap, discussed the Company's milestones and successes in 2018, and its strategy for the future.
  • "During a year of major change and growth in 2018, we maintained strong client satisfaction and employee engagement," said Liptrap.
  • Each of the nine nominees proposed by management was elected as a director of Morneau Shepell.

Morneau Shepell releases the results of its Performance Universe of Pension Managers' Pooled Funds

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Monday, April 29, 2019
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TORONTO, April 29, 2019 /CNW/ - Morneau Shepell (TSX: MSI) has released the results of its Performance Universe of Pension Managers' Pooled Funds for the first quarter of 2019.

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  • TORONTO, April 29, 2019 /CNW/ - Morneau Shepell (TSX: MSI) has released the results of its Performance Universe of Pension Managers' Pooled Funds for the first quarter of 2019.
  • The Performance Universe covers about 302 pooled funds managed by nearly 51investment management firms.
  • The quarterly Performance Universe results are produced by the Asset & Risk Management consulting team at Morneau Shepell.
  • This team provides independent consulting services on all aspects of asset and liability management of pension funds, endowment funds, and other institutional investment funds.

Advisory Council publishes interim report on approach to national pharmacare

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Friday, April 26, 2019
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TORONTO, April 26, 2019 /CNW/ - Morneau Shepell has released the April 2019 issue of its monthly newsletter, News & Views, in which the company looks at the following topics:

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  • TORONTO, April 26, 2019 /CNW/ - Morneau Shepell has released the April 2019 issue of its monthly newsletter, News & Views, in which the company looks at the following topics:
    Interim report on national pharmacare published by Advisory Council On March 6, 2019, the Advisory Council on the Implementation of National Pharmacare released an interim report that identifies major prescription drug challenges, sets out core principles that should underpin the approach to national pharmacare, and provides initial recommendations.
  • In the interim report, the Advisory Council recommended the establishment of an arms-length agency to manage and oversee national pharmacare, a national drug formulary and investments in drug-related information technology systems to meet the goals and objectives of national pharmacare.
  • Morneau Shepell is the leading provider of technology-enabled HR services that deliver an integrated approach to well-being through our cloud-based platform.
  • Our approach spans services in employee and family assistance, health and wellness, recognition, pension and benefits administration, retirement and benefits consulting, actuarial and investment services.