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Is an open concept working environment really ideal for employees?

Technology is changing the way we live, but it’s also affecting how work is done and the way workspaces are designed. Indeed, computers have made…

Are claims trends for antidepressants sustainable?

Are claims trends for antidepressants sustainable?

Between 2000 and 2015, antidepressant drug consumption doubled in Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development countries. This is potentially a reflection of people’s growing willingness…

The legal risks of drug plan design changes

The legal risks of drug plan design changes

Drug plan design changes are often unavoidable, whether they’re due to a carrier modifying contracts across the board or an employer looking to manage ballooning…

Q&A with PCL Construction’s Mike Olsson

Q&A with PCL Construction’s Mike Olsson

PCL Construction Ltd.’s vice-president of human resources and professional development discusses the many dimensions of wellness, virtual health care and hiking in the Rockies. Q.…

Editorial: Navigating perceived gap between online, in-person health care

Though I don’t consider myself particularly tech-savvy, I use my smartphone and laptop in every avenue of my life. I communicate via email, text, social…

Head to head: Should Canada implement a national pharmacare program?

Head to head: Should Canada implement a national pharmacare program?

While some say a single-payer system would mean reduced drug prices and expenditures, others argue it could have unintended consequences, particularly for private plan sponsors.…

Coronavirus crisis accelerating virtual health care, focus on mental health

How default investment funds are becoming smarter

With the industry focused on retirement readiness and more defined contribution plan members on glide paths, it’s increasingly important for plan sponsors to choose default…

Could solvency reform in Canada lead to a DB pension revival?

In early 2016, Rogers Communications Inc. announced it would be closing its defined benefit plan to new entrants and replacing it with a defined contribution…

  • By: Jann Lee
  • April 12, 2019 July 9, 2021
  • 08:56
Immunotherapy innovations beneficial in kidney cancer treatment

New genetic therapies in cancer treatment could impact benefits plans

In September 2018, Health Canada approved, for the first time, the use of a chimeric antigen receptor T cell (CAR-T) therapy. Called Kymriah, it treats…

  • By: Jann Lee
  • April 12, 2019 July 20, 2023
  • 08:54
2019 DC Plan Summit: Embracing change

2019 DC Plan Summit: Embracing change

During a packed schedule at Benefits Canada’s 2019 Defined Contribution Plan Summit in Banff, Alta., on Feb. 6-8, DC plan sponsors heard about the solutions…

Q&A with Aon’s Art Babcock

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,…

Editorial

Editorial: A wish list from the DC pension industry

If there’s one thing Canada’s pension industry can agree on, it’s the work that needs to be done around defined contribution pension plans. In February,…

Head to head: Who’s responsible for detecting benefits fraud?

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…

Editorial: To save for the short term or long term, that is the question

In times of increased economic uncertainty, the number of tough financial choices facing the average person seems to rise exponentially. Clashing priorities battle it out:…

Head to head: In the midst of a cost-of-living crisis, should employees contribute to a DC plan or an ESOP?

One employee touts the benefits of an ESOP, while an academic notes it depends on individual financial circumstances and plan design. Morgan Zirul, store manager,…

PepsiCo Canada enhances financial wellness strategy with personalized platform

PepsiCo Canada may be known for quenching thirst and satisfying snack cravings, but the organization’s leadership recently identified another kind of demand: clearer, more personalized…