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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: 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…

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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Winter weather exposing cracks in return-to-office flexibility: expert

A series of major winter storms that shut down highways, closed schools and prompted travel warnings across parts of Ontario is renewing scrutiny of how…

  • By: Sonya Singh
  • 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
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CHROs playing increasingly strategic role in 2026: survey

Nearly nine in 10 (86 per cent) Canadian chief human resources officers say their influence is at an all-time high, as human resources becomes a…

  • By: Staff
  • January 23, 2026 January 22, 2026
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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
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Montrusco Bolton supporting engagement, productivity with employee ownership model

Montrusco Bolton Investments Inc. has transitioned to a majority employee-ownership structure, with more than 70 per cent of employees now holding equity in the firm.…

22% of older Canadians have saved $5,000 or less for retirement: survey

Older Canadians’ retirement confidence is dropping amid longer life expectancies and a rising percentage of employees who continue to work past age 65, according to…

  • By: Blake Wolfe
  • January 21, 2026 January 20, 2026
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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
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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
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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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2025 Future of Work Summit: Rebuilding workplace connections is key in hybrid, remote working arrangements

With many companies mandating returns to onsite offices, a disconnect has been gradually building in how employers are approaching remote and hybrid work versus their…

  • By: Sadie Janes
  • January 14, 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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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
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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…