Q&A with Aon’s Art Babcock
On the eve of his retirement, with more than 40 years in benefits under his belt, Aon’s Art Babcock considers the industry’s move to technology,…
- By: Jennifer Paterson
- April 12, 2019 March 6, 2021
- 08:49
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Pension and benefits highlights from Ontario’s 2019 budget
In its 2019 budget announcement on Thursday, the Ontario government said it’s taking a step towards implementing a framework for target-benefit pension plans. The budget…
- By: Staff
- April 11, 2019 September 13, 2019
- 16:20
Employers including diversity objectives in benefits, culture programs: survey
Employers are increasingly including diversity and inclusion objectives in their benefits, compensation, workplace culture and well-being initiatives, according to new research by Willis Towers Watson. The…
- By: Staff
- April 11, 2019 November 30, 2020
- 09:50
Learn about modernizing total rewards at the 2019 Benefits and Pension Summit
In today’s modern world, filling out paperwork to make a benefits claim feels archaic, especially considering the ease of making other life choices, such as an app…
- By: Martha Porado
- April 5, 2019 September 13, 2019
- 08:45
Great-West Life, London Life, Canada Life to combine into one company
Great-West Lifeco Inc. is merging three of its insurance brands, combining Great-West Life Assurance Co. and its two subsidiaries, London Life and Canada Life. The…
- By: Staff
- April 3, 2019 January 10, 2021
- 14:00
B.C. Teachers’ Federation’s online CBT program sees uptake rise to 2,800
Since the British Columbia Teachers’ Federation introduced online cognitive behavioural therapy, nearly 3,000 plan members have signed up to use it. The mobile-friendly program is provided by B.C.-based…
- By: Alethea Spiridon
- April 3, 2019 September 13, 2019
- 09:15
Telemedicine provider Teladoc launches Canadian service
Multinational virtual care provider Teladoc Inc. is launching a telemedicine service in Canada. Employers and insurers can purchase the service, which will connect plan members…
- By: Staff
- April 2, 2019 September 13, 2019
- 15:00
Mindful benefits plan design should consider mental health
Mental illness and problems with mental health cost employers $20 billion annually, and it’s the cause of one in every three claims for short- and…
- April 2, 2019 September 13, 2019
- 08:30
Ontario dental fees to increase by 4.19% on average in 2019
Employers in Ontario could see their dental coverage spending increase this year, due to an average 4.19 per cent hike in the Ontario Dental Association’s…
- By: Kelsey Rolfe
- April 1, 2019 September 13, 2019
- 09:00
Ontario launching program to support OPP staff, families with mental-health challenges
The government of Ontario is launching an integrated support program to help people who suffer from work-related stress and post-traumatic stress disorder. Ontario Provincial Police officers…
- By: Staff
- March 29, 2019 December 3, 2020
- 15:15
Sun Life launches extended health coverage for people transitioning
Sun Life Assurance Co. of Canada will expand its extended health-care plan to include gender affirmation coverage to help people who are transitioning. “We know…
- By: Staff
- March 28, 2019 May 14, 2021
- 15:15
Mercer Canada re-appoints Rose Kwan to health team
Mercer Canada has re-appointed Rose Kwan as a partner in its health team. With nearly 30 years of experience in benefits consulting in both Canada and Asia,…
- By: Staff
- March 28, 2019 September 13, 2019
- 15:00
Brunswick Smelter workers to vote on strike over pension, benefits issues
Employees at Glencore Canada’s Brunswick Smelter operation are considering striking over what their union is calling “never-ending” concession demands from the company on pensions and…
- By: Kelsey Rolfe
- March 25, 2019 September 13, 2019
- 09:00
Shoppers Drug Mart offering coaching for staff on STD due to mental illness
Shoppers Drug Mart Inc. is partnering with Acclaim Ability Management Inc. to offer one-on-one coaching services to employees on short-term disability leave with mental-health issues. With the…
- By: Staff
- March 22, 2019 September 13, 2019
- 15:05
Canadian employers embracing customization of benefits plans
While 72 per cent of Canadian employers said they expect to differentiate their benefits programs for recruitment and retention in the next three years, just…
- By: Staff
- March 22, 2019 September 13, 2019
- 08:30
Conference coverage: 2019 Employers Cancer Care Summit
On Feb. 27 in Toronto, the 2019 Employers Cancer Care Summit addressed cancer-related concerns tied to benefits plans in the workplace. Here’s what you missed:…
- By: Staff
- March 22, 2019 September 13, 2019
- 08:00
Gap services one solution to evolving developments in immunotherapy
When it comes to cancer treatment, immunotherapy is a game changer with an exciting future ahead, according to Dr. Jeff Rothenstein. However, the therapy, where a patient’s immune…
- By: Alethea Spiridon
- March 22, 2019 September 13, 2019
- 08:00
Encouraging graduated return to work for employees with cancer
Since today’s cancer patients are much younger than they were in the past, doctors are treating patients who are actively working and are young parents, said Dr.…
- By: Alethea Spiridon
- March 22, 2019 September 13, 2019
- 07:59
Highlighting the role of vaccines in preventing HPV-related cancer
Since human papillomavirus can have a significant impact on the health of the working-age population, it’s necessary to talk to patients and employees at to look…
- By: Alethea Spiridon
- March 22, 2019 September 13, 2019
- 07:58
Access to targeted treatment key to one patient’s experience with lung cancer
When Betty-Lynn LaFrance was diagnosed with lung cancer in 2017, she was completely shocked as she’d never smoked and had been very active her entire…
- By: Alethea Spiridon
- March 22, 2019 September 13, 2019
- 07:57
A patient’s journey with melanoma and drug coverage concerns
Living her best life with her husband Jeremy, Karen Formosa was looking forward to retiring within the next six years. But all that changed when…
- By: Alethea Spiridon
- March 22, 2019 September 13, 2019
- 07:56
The employer role in bridging gap in cancer support
When Lisa Machado was diagnosed with a rare leukemia 11 years ago, one of her biggest challenges was finding emotional support and education. “And so…
- By: Alethea Spiridon
- March 22, 2019 September 13, 2019
- 07:55
Improved benefits, bereavement leave in new contract for Manitoulin hotel workers
Manitoulin Hotel and Conference Centre employees will see a 55 per cent increase in their health benefits reimbursement amount and an additional day of bereavement as…
- By: Kelsey Rolfe
- March 21, 2019 September 13, 2019
- 08:30
Budget 2019: Feds to develop a strategy for high-cost drugs for rare diseases
In its 2019 budget on Tuesday, the federal government confirmed it will work with partners to move forward on three foundational elements of national pharmacare. The initial…
- By: Jennifer Paterson
- March 20, 2019 September 13, 2019
- 09:15
Head to head: Who’s responsible for detecting benefits fraud?
With benefits fraud a growing issue for plan sponsors, the recent spate of fraudulent activities at large organizations has prompted the question of who’s responsible…
- By: Benefits Canada
- March 15, 2019 September 13, 2019
- 08:59