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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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97% of working mothers will stay longer at company that meaningfully supports them: survey

Nearly all (97.5 per cent) of working mothers say they would stay longer at a company that meaningfully supports working motherhood, according to a new…

  • By: Staff
  • January 12, 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
  • 09:00

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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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

HOOPP reaches 500K-member milestone

The Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan has surpassed 500,000 members, including more than 300,000 active members, giving it one of the highest active-to-retired ratios among…

  • By: Staff
  • January 8, 2026 January 6, 2026
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Tourism Kingston supporting employee financial wellness with group RRSP offering

Tourism Kingston is supporting employee financial well-being and retirement readiness with a new group registered retirement savings plan. The program, provided by the Empire Life…

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…

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Remote work option ending for thousands of public, private sector workers in 2026

The new year will bring some big changes to the rules on in-office work for many employees across the country — including tens of thousands…

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Quebec adopts VPLA legislation

The Quebec government has adopted regulations allowing defined contribution pension plans and voluntary retirement savings plans to offer variable payment life annuities. The regulatory changes…

  • By: Staff
  • January 5, 2026 December 24, 2025
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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

Leadership stress tolerance in short supply as demands on executives intensify: report

Only 18 per cent of leaders scored high in stress tolerance, raising questions about leadership readiness as organizations navigate sustained economic uncertainty, rapid technological change…

  • By: Sonya Singh
  • December 24, 2025 December 18, 2025
  • 09:00
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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…

  • By: Staff
  • December 24, 2025 December 18, 2025
  • 09:00

Most Canadian employees prefer hybrid work: survey

Most Canadian employees support a hybrid approach to office work, with 80 per cent preferring some in-office time and only one in five favouring fully…

  • By: Staff
  • December 23, 2025 January 9, 2026
  • 15:00
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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
  • 09:00
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Alberta School Employee Benefit Plan embracing hybrid work arrangement amid increasing employee satisfaction, happiness

The Alberta School Employee Benefit Plan is continuing to embrace a hybrid working arrangement for employees following positive feedback gathered through internal surveys. In the…

  • By: Blake Wolfe
  • December 22, 2025 December 19, 2025
  • 09:00

How employers are rethinking holiday gifting amid cost-of-living pressures

As cost-of-living pressures continue to shape employee expectations, holiday gift-giving in the workplace is becoming less about tradition and more about equity, flexibility and psychological…

  • By: Sonya Singh
  • December 19, 2025 December 18, 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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Permanent EOT legislation would support employee financial wellness, national sovereignty: expert

The ongoing retirement surge among baby boomers and the recent push to invest in Canada are creating the perfect conditions for the country to further…

  • By: Blake Wolfe
  • December 16, 2025 December 17, 2025
  • 09:00

How does Canada’s sick pay rate compare to global peers?

Canada’s sick pay rate is the best in North America at an average of US$697.21 per week, according to a recent report by Moorepay Ltd.…

  • By: Staff
  • December 16, 2025 December 15, 2025
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34% of global employees expect to work during retirement: survey

Roughly a third (34 per cent) of global employees say they expect to work at least part time after retiring, a percentage that increases to…

  • By: Staff
  • December 15, 2025 December 15, 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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