Nearly two-thirds (60 per cent) of Canadian employees report being very or somewhat satisfied with their current employee benefits, according to a new survey by ADP Canada.
The survey, which polled more than 1,800 Canadian employees, found 16 per cent remained neutral regarding their current benefits, while 13 per cent reported being somewhat or very dissatisfied. When asked which benefits mattered most to them, workers ranked extended health coverage (53 per cent), paid time off beyond the statutory minimum (49 per cent) and retirement savings plans (48 per cent) as their top priorities.
The organization’s national work happiness score for May was 6.9 out of 10, unchanged from last month and up 0.1 points compared to May last year. Nearly half (48 per cent) of workers in Canada were satisfied with their current role and responsibilities.
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Work-life balance and flexibility (seven) remained the top contributor to overall satisfaction, followed by recognition and support (6.7), compensation and benefits (6.4) and options for career advancement (6.3).
Baby boomers (7.6) remained the happiest generation, while generation X, millennials and generation Z all had a score of 6.8. Notably, gen X workers’ happiness increased for the first time since November 2025.
Geographically, Québec (7.1) ranked as the happiest region in Canada, while Atlantic Canada (6.8) recorded a 0.4-point drop after ranking first in April 2026. Ontario (6.7) became the lowest-ranking region in May.
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