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Top 5 HR, benefits, pension and investment stories of the week

An article on Skip’s new caregiving benefit was the most-read article on BenefitsCanada.com this past week. Here are the top five human resources, benefits, pension…

Relay supporting employee wellness, engagement through perks

Relay Financial Technologies Inc. is supporting employee well-being and engagement with a range of perks. The offerings are covered through the financial technology company’s wellness…

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Blue Cross Life acquiring StanCorp Financial’s Canadian voluntary benefits business

Blue Cross Life Insurance Co. of Canada is acquiring StanCorp Financial Group Inc.’s Canadian voluntary benefits business. Read: U.S. employers offering new, additional voluntary benefits…

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  • March 25, 2026 March 23, 2026
  • 15:00

Unifor, Community Living agreements include transition to CAAT DBplus pension plan, benefits gains

The union representing nearly 125 workers at Community Living Dryden-Sioux Lookout in Ontario have ratified new three-year collective agreements that include pension and benefits gains.…

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  • March 25, 2026 March 24, 2026
  • 09:00

Top 5 HR, benefits, pension and investment stories of the week

An article on the structural barriers Indigenous women continue to face in workplace retirement plans and benefits programs was the most-read article on BenefitsCanada.com this…

  • By: Staff
  • March 20, 2026 March 19, 2026
  • 09:00

Employee caregiving pressures push Skip to rethink benefits

With roughly six million Canadians balancing work and caregiving responsibilities, employers are facing growing pressure to address the impact on productivity, retention and employee well-being.…

CLHIA fraud prevention programs focusing on collaboration, education

Preventing benefits fraud is a core priority for the Canadian Life and Health Insurance Association because it helps keep benefits plans accessible and affordable for…

Coverage of the 2026 Chronic Disease at Work conference

For the past 11 years, Benefits Canada’s Chronic Disease at Work conference has examined the current trends in chronic disease in Canada and what they…

2026 Chronic Disease at Work: Rising chronic disease rates among young people, women underscore need for inclusive programs

Rising rates of chronic illness among younger people and women are changing the picture of chronic disease in Canada, according to Sun Life data. Forty-five…

2026 Chronic Disease at Work: Addressing chronic skin conditions in the workplace

“Eczema is like a rollercoaster; it’s characterized by flares and remissions and flares and remissions — and the cruelest thing is that it’s unpredictable and…

2026 Chronic Disease at Work: What benefits plan sponsors need to know about postpartum depression

Postpartum depression is the most common medical complication of pregnancy and post-pregnancy, according to Dr. Tanya Tulipan, an assistant professor of psychiatry at Dalhousie University.…

2026 Chronic Disease at Work: How relationship-based care can drive health outcomes, manage chronic disease

Mental and physical health care have long been treated as separate silos, but there’s a growing recognition in the benefits industry that an integrated, personalized…

2026 Chronic Disease at Work: Supportive workplaces can reduce stigma around type 1 diabetes, support self-management

The workplace can play an important role in helping to normalize type 1 diabetes for employees living with the condition and those whose children may…

2026 Chronic Disease at Work: Education, regular screening could improve diagnosis, treatment of chronic hepatitis B

With chronic hepatitis B under-diagnosed and under-treated in Canada, benefits plan sponsors can help close the gap with education, vaccination and detection campaigns. “Improving access…

2026 Chronic Disease at Work: A look at Symcor’s prevention-focused new chronic disease management program

In the 30 years since Symcor’s inception, it has brought in many employees with diverse ages, backgrounds, cultures and experiences. “We want to make sure…

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Workplace design impacting employers’ retention of women experiencing menopause: report

Workplace design, not just benefits coverage, may determine whether women remain in the workforce during menopause, according to new research from the University of Ottawa.…

Top 5 HR, benefits, pension and investment stories of the week

An article on Derek Dobson’s departure from the Colleges of Applied Arts and Technology’s pension plan was the most-read article on BenefitsCanada.com this past week.…

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  • March 13, 2026 March 12, 2026
  • 09:00
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Indigenous women face persistent barriers to workplace retirement, benefits plans: expert

Indigenous women in Canada continue to face structural barriers to workplace retirement plans and benefits programs, driven by employment instability, eligibility rules and traditional benefits…

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Fewer than half of managers feel equipped to address employee mental-health issues: report

Fewer than half of people leaders say they feel equipped to address employee mental-health issues, according to a new report by Telus Health. The report,…

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  • March 11, 2026 March 10, 2026
  • 09:00

How employers can improve women’s financial security, close gender pension gap

Employers can improve women’s financial security by recognizing gender differences and improving pension contribution and benefits structures, says Kadie Philp, commissioner and chief administrative officer…

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BMO supporting women’s health through conferences, resources

The Bank of Montreal is supporting women’s health through information sessions and an enhanced resource hub. The bank is hosting the latest session in its…

Editorial: Mental-health support from a corporate, national and gendered perspective

This year marks Benefits Canada’s fifth annual Mental Health Issue, an initiative introduced in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic as employers ramped up their…

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Top 5 HR, benefits, pension and investment stories of the week

An article on how legislative changes in Alberta are impacting employer-sponsored benefits plans was the most-read article on BenefitsCanada.com this past week. Here are the…

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  • March 6, 2026 March 5, 2026
  • 09:00

Head to head: Are employers responsible for employee mental health in an uncertain economic environment?

In these uncertain times, there are strategic opportunities to implement mental-health polices, programs and services that provide tangible benefits for both employers and employees. Rebecca…

How Pratt & Whitney’s winning mental-health program supports employees, strengthens leadership

Known as ‘Inspire,’ Pratt & Whitney Canada’s health and well-being program has evolved since its launch in November 2020, growing with employees’ changing needs, using…