Top 5 HR, benefits, pension and investment stories of the week
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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
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
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
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…
- By: Suzanne Lepage
- January 28, 2026 January 14, 2026
- 07:57
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…
- By: Suzanne Lepage
- January 28, 2026 January 14, 2026
- 07:56
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…
- By: Suzanne Lepage
- January 28, 2026 January 14, 2026
- 07:55
2025 Face to Face Drug Plan Management Forum: Closing the gap between vaccines and health benefits plans
“Immunization is one of the best investments money can buy, according to the World Health Organization,” said Johnny Ma, president at Mapol Inc., during a…
- By: Suzanne Lepage
- January 28, 2026 January 14, 2026
- 07:54
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…
- By: Suzanne Lepage
- January 28, 2026 January 19, 2026
- 07:53
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…
- By: Suzanne Lepage
- January 28, 2026 January 14, 2026
- 07:53
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
- 15:00
Just 24% of Canadian workers say employer’s support for work-life balance has improved in past year: survey
Two-thirds (65 per cent) of Canadian workers say their manager’s support for work-life balance hasn’t changed over the past year, while a quarter (24 per…
- By: Staff
- January 26, 2026 January 26, 2026
- 15:00
Top 5 HR, benefits, pension and investment stories of the week
A survey of older Canadian employees by the National Institute on Ageing at Toronto Metropolitan University was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com this past week.…
- By: Staff
- January 23, 2026 January 22, 2026
- 09:00
2025 Future of Work Summit: Helping employees look at financial well-being beyond compensation
Communication is critical to show employees the true value of total rewards beyond pay, according to Aastha Juneja, head of compensation and benefits at Corus…
- By: Sadie Janes
- January 22, 2026 January 21, 2026
- 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
Cost pressures continue to strain workforce well-being: survey
Rising living and health-care costs continued to weigh on workers in 2025, even as employers increased spending on benefits, according to a new survey from…
- By: Staff
- January 16, 2026 January 16, 2026
- 15:00
Top 5 HR, benefits, pension and investment stories of the week
An article on Skip’s enhanced fertility and mental-health coverage was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com this past week. Here are the top five human resources,…
- By: Staff
- January 16, 2026 January 15, 2026
- 09:00
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
- 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
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…
- By: Suzanne Lepage
- January 14, 2026 January 13, 2026
- 08:00
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,…
- By: Suzanne Lepage
- January 14, 2026 January 13, 2026
- 08:00