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December 2018

Benefits Canada News

For many people, the holidays are a time filled with family and friends, comforting food, dazzling decorations and all the fixings that instil a spirit…

The Mental Health Commission of Canada attributes nearly one-third of short- and long-term disability claims to mental-health illnesses. As many employers grapple with helping employees…

The majority of global pension plans believe the rise of passive investment funds is a foundational change in how they now manage their portfolios, recognizing…

While the group benefits renewal process may seem like simply a box to tick each year, it’s important to approach the process holistically. “There are…

As 2018 draws to a close, and the benefits and pension industry looks ahead, what’s next for the year’s biggest topics? Stephen Frank, president and…

As the traditional workforce evolves and the era of the 25-year career with a single company comes to an end, the contract employee is likely…

While an increasingly aging society will certainly affect the future of retirement savings and health care in Canada, this growing demographic shift may also offer…

When considering the legal cases attracting the most attention from the pension and benefits industry in 2018, the Ontario Human Rights Tribunal’s decision in Talos v.…