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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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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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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
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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…

Expert panel: Plan sponsors focusing on financial, mental health amid ongoing economic uncertainty

In 2025, many organizations took steps to address an uncertain economy while responding to changing pressures. Looking ahead to 2026, there are some trends and…

  • By: Kim Siddall
  • January 13, 2026 January 12, 2026
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2025 Future of Work Summit: Employers cite upskilling, employee well-being as top HR priorities

Flexible work arrangements and upskilling have become critical to give employers a competitive edge and allow them to attract and retain top talent, according to…

  • By: Sadie Janes
  • January 12, 2026 January 12, 2026
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Skip delivering enhanced fertility, mental-health coverage

Skip is enhancing its fertility and mental-health coverage, as well as its focus on menopause, to help employees stay engaged and feel supported throughout their…

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Expert panel: Technology, legislation shaping total rewards decisions in 2026

The world of work is shifting at an unprecedented pace. Advancements in technology, evolving regulatory requirements, and rising employee expectations are transforming the way organizations…

  • By: Darcy Clark
  • January 5, 2026 December 23, 2025
  • 09:00
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Private benefits plan sponsors’ spending on weight-management drugs quadrupled since 2021: report

Private benefits plan sponsors’ spending on weight-management drugs has quadrupled since 2021, according to a new report by Telus Health. In 2024 alone, the category…

  • By: Staff
  • December 24, 2025 December 23, 2025
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Report highlights opportunities for public, private sectors to support Canadians’ access to mental-health support

A new report by the Mental Health Commission of Canada highlights the need for collaboration between the public and private sectors to address system challenges,…

  • By: Staff
  • December 23, 2025 December 21, 2025
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Benefits, pay driving employees’ job search plans in 2026: survey

A third of employed Canadian professionals plan to look for a new job in the first half of 2026, up from 26 per cent in…

  • By: Staff
  • December 18, 2025 December 16, 2025
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Postpartum depression medication to have limited impact on benefits plans: expert

While Health Canada’s approval of the first drug to specifically treat postpartum depression represents a clinical milestone in women’s mental health, one benefits expert says…

  • By: Sonya Singh
  • December 18, 2025 December 17, 2025
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Editorial: Celebrating winning employers shines a light in dark times

As we come to the end of another year, we continue to confront an uncertain geopolitical landscape, with wars raging on and leaders tangled in…

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UAP supporting employee financial, mental wellness during the holiday season through advice, benefits

UAP Inc. is supporting employee financial well-being during the holidays by communicating advice and tips on effective spending and saving, says Geneviève Hébert, the company’s…

  • By: Blake Wolfe
  • December 12, 2025 December 11, 2025
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Q&A with Seaspan’s Hamed Heydari

The organization’s total rewards manager talks family-building benefits, supporting younger workers’ well-being and the joys of online chess. Q: What new programs or initiatives are…

  • By: Blake Wolfe
  • December 12, 2025 December 10, 2025
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Higher wages, toxic workplaces shaping employee attraction, retention in 2026: experts

While the majority of employees who plan to leave their current roles are doing so for higher pay or better benefits, a significant percentage are…

  • By: Blake Wolfe
  • December 11, 2025 December 10, 2025
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