Top 5 HR, benefits, pension and investment stories of the week
An article on the suspension of the board chair at the Colleges of Applied Arts and Technology pension plan was the most-read article on BenefitsCanada.com…
Top Stories in Benefits
More than half of Canadian employees lack an employer-sponsored pension plan: survey
Just 48 per cent of working Canadians say they have an employer-sponsored pension plan, according to a new survey by IG Wealth Management. The survey,…
- By: Staff
- February 6, 2026 February 4, 2026
- 09:00
Four-day workweek challenges assumptions behind return-to-office mandates: expert
Employers that have implemented a four-day workweek or an equivalent reduced-hours model are reporting improved employee productivity along with sharp reductions in turnover and overtime…
- By: Sonya Singh
- February 5, 2026 February 5, 2026
- 09:00
Canadian gig workers earning more than a third of their income from gig work: survey
Canadian gig workers now earn more than a third (38 per cent) of their income from gig work, up from 15 per cent last year,…
- By: Staff
- February 4, 2026 February 4, 2026
- 15:00
CLHIA targeting regulatory barriers, ongoing investment in virtual care solutions in 2026
The Canadian Life and Health Insurance Association wants to see the removal of regulatory barriers that are holding back Canadian insurance business in 2026, says…
- By: Bryan McGovern
- February 3, 2026 February 3, 2026
- 09:00
Report finds benefits costs increasing for Canadian plan sponsors due to U.S. tariffs
Canadian benefits plan sponsors are anticipating an average medical trend rate of 8.3 per cent in 2026, up from 7.4 per cent in 2025, according…
- By: Staff
- February 2, 2026 January 30, 2026
- 09:00
Top 5 HR, benefits, pension and investment stories of the week
An article on how winter weather impacts employers’ return-to-office and hybrid work policies was the most-read article on BenefitsCanada.com this past week. Here are the…
- By: Staff
- January 30, 2026 January 30, 2026
- 09:00
UAP supporting financial well-being, retirement readiness with enhanced toolkit
UAP Inc. is supporting employee financial well-being and retirement readiness with an enhanced retirement toolkit. The toolkit contains a range of information for employees approaching…
- By: Blake Wolfe
- January 30, 2026 January 29, 2026
- 09:00
72% of job seekers expecting difficulty finding a job in first half of 2026: survey
Nearly three-quarters (72 per cent) of Canadian job seekers expect it will be difficult to find a job in the next six months, a significant…
- By: Staff
- January 28, 2026 January 27, 2026
- 15:00
Tribunal rules employer’s conduct creating emotional discomfort isn’t discrimination
The Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario has ruled an employers’ conduct that creates mere emotional discomfort for employees during the accommodation process may not amount…
- By: Julius Melnitzer
- January 28, 2026 January 27, 2026
- 09:00
Coverage of the 2025 Face to Face Drug Plan Management Forum
Running for 20 years, Benefits Canada’s 2025 Face to Face Drug Plan Management Forum is the industry’s most popular drug benefits conference. This year, attendees…
- By: Benefits Canada
- January 28, 2026 January 20, 2026
- 08:00
2025 Face to Face Drug Plan Management Forum: Panel: Drug plan experts call for balance between cost and value
As the drug plan landscape evolves, the nuanced tension between cost management and the imperative to support employee health continues, according to a panel of…
- By: Suzanne Lepage
- January 28, 2026 January 14, 2026
- 07:59
2025 Face to Face Drug Plan Management Forum: Preserving private drug plan coverage in Canada
As Canada navigates the evolving drug coverage landscape, private drug plans remain a cornerstone of access, innovation and economic growth. Indeed, private drug plans are…
- By: Suzanne Lepage
- January 28, 2026 January 14, 2026
- 07:58
Top 5 HR, benefits, pension and investment stories of the week
An article on the Quebec government’s adoption of legislation for variable payment life annuities was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com this past week. Here are…
- By: Staff
- January 9, 2026 January 8, 2026
- 09:00
What employers need to know about provincial changes to sick note requirements
The growing adoption of prohibitions against demanding sick notes to substantiate short-term absences, related to the health of employees or their immediate families, is among…
- By: Julius Melnitzer
- January 6, 2026 January 5, 2026
- 09:00
Top 5 HR, benefits, pension and investment stories of the week
An article on an arbitrator’s confirmation of the long-term disability exception to Ontario’s mandatory retirement rule was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com this past week.…
- By: Staff
- September 26, 2025 September 25, 2025
- 09:00
How employers can leverage mental-health champions, EAPs to provide support on Blue Monday and beyond
Employers can appoint mental-health champions, use engaging communications and schedule learning sessions with their employee assistance programs to provide support during Blue Monday and year-round,…
- By: Sadie Janes
- January 19, 2026 January 16, 2026
- 09:00
My Take: A good night’s sleep goes a long way in supporting employees’ physical, mental health
As a 44-year-old — part of what’s come to be known as the ‘elder’ or ‘geriatric’ millennial demographic — it’s probably no surprise that I…
- By: Blake Wolfe
- January 15, 2026 January 14, 2026
- 09:00
Top 10 benefits stories of 2025
An article on changes to Newfoundland and Labrador’s employee leave legislation was the most-read benefits story on BenefitsCanada.com this year. Here are the top 10…
- By: Staff
- December 24, 2025 December 18, 2025
- 09:00
Feds increasing pay, retention bonuses for CAF personnel
Ottawa is hiking entry-level pay for Canadian Armed Forces privates by 20 per cent for the regular force and 13 per cent for reservists. That…
- By: Kyle Duggan, the Canadian Press
- August 11, 2025 August 11, 2025
- 15:00
Education benefits, tuition assistance prove life-changing for some employees
After five years of working long nights as a truck driver, Julius Mosley wanted a change. He found driving unfulfilling, and his teenage son needed…
- By: Cathy Bussewitz, the Associated Press
- July 29, 2025 July 29, 2025
- 15:00
61% of Canadian workers say return-to-workplace mandates impose financial burden: survey
Nearly two-thirds (61 per cent) of Canadian employees say return-to-worksite mandates impose a financial burden, a percentage that increases to 70 per cent among hybrid…
- By: Staff
- May 22, 2024 May 22, 2024
- 15:00