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Ontario court approves creation of hardship fund for former HBC employees

An Ontario court approved Wednesday the creation of a $250,000 hardship fund for former employees of Hudson’s Bay Co. as well as $5 million in…

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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…

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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…

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…

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…

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…

2025 Face to Face Drug Plan Management Forum: The rising impact of chronic skin conditions on drug plans

As dermatological treatments move up the ranking of conditions with the highest paid drug claims, they’ve become increasingly significant for private drug plan sponsors, according…

2025 Face to Face Drug Plan Management Forum: Navigating coverage challenges for GLP-1 drugs beyond weight management

A single drug can be approved for multiple conditions, but each new use requires its own clinical trials and regulatory approval, even if the drug…

2025 Face to Face Drug Plan Management Forum: Pharmacy benefit managers delivering ‘operational backbone’ in drug plan management

Pharmacy benefit managers in Canada have undergone a significant transformation over the years, said Akhil Pandit Pautra, senior manager of clinical services, health claims administration…

2025 Face to Face Drug Plan Management Forum: Multiple medication options leads to better outcomes for migraine patients

Although many medications may seem alike, in the management of chronic conditions, it’s crucial to have access to a broad selection of treatment options to…

2025 Face to Face Drug Plan Management Forum: Employers urged to champion cancer support in the workplace

For Jocelyn Laidlaw, a former anchor at CTV News, a sudden diagnosis of stage 3A metastatic colorectal cancer revealed not only the emotional toll of…

Gen Z workers facing increasing mental-health challenges, rates of chronic disease: report

Generation Z workers are facing greater mental-health difficulties and increasing rates of chronic disease compared to other age groups, according to a new report by…

  • By: Staff
  • January 27, 2026 January 27, 2026
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Benefits data, organizational resiliency among key areas of focus for employers in 2026: expert

It’s important for employers to examine benefits data to tailor their offerings and focus on organizational resiliency to be successful in the year ahead, says…

  • By: Sadie Janes
  • January 15, 2026 January 14, 2026
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Webinar coverage: Early diagnosis, high-efficacy treatments transforming life with MS

Canada has the highest rate of multiple sclerosis in the world, with an estimated 90,000 to 100,000 people living with the disease. Every day, 12…

Webinar coverage: New brain tumour treatment offers hope for working Canadians

Glioma, the most common malignant brain tumour in young adults under 50 is a devastating disease that often strikes people in their prime working years,…

Webinar coverage: New treatment marks a turning point in Alzheimer’s care

Health Canada recently approved the first disease-modifying therapy for Alzheimer’s disease, which is a long-awaited milestone that carries significant implications for private drug plans, employers…

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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…

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  • December 24, 2025 December 18, 2025
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Top 10 pension stories of 2025

An article on the federal government’s official rebuttal to a 2023 report that argued Alberta is entitled to more than half the assets of the…

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  • December 23, 2025 December 18, 2025
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Coverage of the 2025 Healthy Outcomes Conference

Nearly 150 leaders and influencers in the benefits industry gathered at the Sheraton Centre in Toronto on Oct. 21 for the 2025 Healthy Outcomes Conference.…

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2025 Healthy Outcomes Conference: Using benefits, claims data to find preventative health solutions

When a plan sponsor was seeing musculoskeletal issues come up in disability claims, it wanted to figure out if it could do more to support…

2025 Healthy Outcomes Conference: Automated insulin pumps changing the game for type one diabetes

Since the only treatment for type one diabetes is insulin, there’s only one option for treating the condition, according to Andrew Muirhead (pictured right), territory manager…

2025 Healthy Outcomes Conference: Plan sponsors want data to tie wellness investments to health outcomes

Plan sponsors have far more access to benefits utilization and organizational health data than in recent years, but challenges persist with fragmentation and consistency across…

Editorial: Looking at the good, bad and ugly of artificial intelligence

It’s difficult to avoid feeling overwhelmed by the hype around artificial intelligence and its many applications in our day-to-day lives. I was a kid during…

How is disability management evolving amid remote work and technological change?

Despite the World Health Organization declaring the coronavirus pandemic over in May 2023, the health crisis continues to shape workplaces around the globe. “Before the…

  • By: Blake Wolfe
  • November 14, 2025 November 12, 2025
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Pratt & Whitney Canada awarded for data-driven approach to supporting employee mental health

Pratt & Whitney Canada’s holistic approach to employee mental-health support resulted in a win in the Mental Health Program category for employers with more than…

  • By: Blake Wolfe
  • November 6, 2025 October 29, 2025
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