When Shoppers Drug Mart (SDM) set out to review its benefits program in 2009, it quickly became apparent that the company had a galvanizing opportunity…
DC plan sponsors also need to find innovative ways to communicate investment information as well as new strategies to help members balance risk and reward.
Corporate wellness initiatives have moved beyond simply providing discounts to gyms and offering healthy options in the cafeteria.
When Bill 133, the Family Statute Law Amendment Act, 2009, was introduced in 2008, it promised to reform the division of pensions on marriage breakdown…
With public payers across the country acknowledging the value of pharmacy by expanding scopes of practice and funding more services, there are opportunities for drug…
When they were first introduced in the 1980s, health risk assessments (HRAs) were positioned as an effective tool to educate and drive behavioural change among…
When it comes to social media, I’d say I’m an average user. My LinkedIn profile is up to date, I have a Twitter handle, and…
In July, Apple announced that more than 15 billion apps had been downloaded from its App Store. Why the frenzy over apps? While websites exist…
Canada’s CAP suppliers had a pretty good year in 2010. Overall, the Top 10 CAP Providers showed double-digit growth (up 16.1% from 2010), as did…
The rebuild of Montreal’s Champlain Bridge—reportedly the busiest crossing in Canada but weakening with age—may be brought to you by a pension fund. In fact,…
After a quarter-century of success, the Saskatchewan Pension Plan (SPP) may help plant the seed for Canadian pension reform. Benefits Canada talked to SPP general…
Saskatchewan is known as Canada’s breadbasket, for its ability to consistently produce quality grain. But given that many in the industry have begun paying attention…
Until April 2011, Chris Town, 56, didn’t think a lot about retirement. He and his wife, Susan, 61, felt they had their financial house in…
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:…
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 may be known for quenching thirst and satisfying snack cravings, but the organization’s leadership recently identified another kind of demand: clearer, more personalized…