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Coverage of the 2021 Tech Insights: Spring Edition Conference

On April 15, Benefits Canada hosted 2021 Tech Insights: Spring Edition, an event designed to showcase the latest technology in benefits, administration and plan member offerings. This…

The benefits of digital pharmacy for plan sponsors, members

Last February, Carolyne Eagan’s mother was suddenly stricken with an excruciatingly painful condition called trigeminal neuralgia, which prevented her from eating, talking or drinking without…

How the pandemic has evolved the meaning of an EAP

Canadians have weathered two waves of the coronavirus pandemic and are now working their way through the third. But what happens when the fourth wave…

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Optimizing health outcomes with in-depth medical consultations

“What if I told you at least one in four members of your benefits plan has an unresolved health risk?” asked Radpay, the president of…

Why digital health care is here to stay following pandemic

The same technology advancements that allowed for hyper-personalized service in sectors from banking to food delivery were already in the process of remaking health-care access…

Using technology to connect health benefits, savings plans

Plan member challenges — from uncertainty about what their benefits plan covers to mundane issues such as struggling with passwords and difficulty accessing their benefits…

Scotiabank invests in technology to engage employees with benefits

Just before the coronavirus pandemic arrived in Canada, Scotiabank made a pretty significant change to how it communicated about its benefits plans and programs with…

  • May 21, 2021 July 21, 2021
  • 07:54

Employers evolving programs, policies during pandemic: survey

Amid the rising pressures and challenges of the shift to remote working as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, employers are adjusting organizational programs to…

  • By: Staff
  • May 20, 2021 May 20, 2021
  • 15:00

Webinar coverage: Diabetes technology can improve workplace productivity

Approximately 10 per cent of Canadians live with diabetes and one in 300 children live with Type 1 diabetes, according to Dr. Angelo Simone, a…

Majority of U.S. employers offering paid sick leave in 2021: survey

Nine out of 10 traditional paid leave plans in the U.S. include sick leave in 2021, found a survey by XpertHR, a subsidiary of LexisNexis…

  • By: Staff
  • May 19, 2021 May 19, 2021
  • 09:00

North American employers not maximizing benefits data compared to global counterparts: survey

Multinational employers based in Canada and the U.S. spend significantly more on their benefits packages than those in other regions, according to a new survey…

  • By: Staff
  • May 18, 2021 May 25, 2021
  • 16:00

Planning for the new post-pandemic normal

For most Canadians, it’s been well over a year since most of the country went into its first lockdown due to the coronavirus pandemic. I…

Morneau Shepell rebrands as LifeWorks

Morneau Shepell Ltd. is rebranding under the name LifeWorks Inc. The company announced its intention to rebrand in March, which was subsequently approved by its…

  • By: Staff
  • May 17, 2021 May 17, 2021
  • 15:00

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…

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

Discrimination lawsuit underscores reputational, accommodation risks for employers: expert

A lawsuit against the Canadian Broadcasting Corp.’s Yellowknife bureau is serving as a broader wake-up call for employers navigating workplace culture, psychological safety and reputational…

  • By: Sonya Singh
  • February 24, 2026 February 26, 2026
  • 09:00

Ontario court to decide if former HBC employees will receive hardship fund

Ontario’s Superior Court is scheduled to decide next week whether to approve a fund the insolvent company will set up to help former Hudson’s Bay…

2026 Workplace Benefits Awards now open for entries

Calling all employers and plan sponsors — the 2026 Workplace Benefits Awards are now open for entries! If your organization is leading the way in…

  • By: Staff
  • March 30, 2026 March 26, 2026
  • 09:00

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…

Feds increasing pay, retention bonuses for CAF personnel

Ottawa is hiking entry-level pay for Canadian Armed Forces privates by 20 per cent for the regular force and 13 per cent for reservists. That…

Education benefits, tuition assistance prove life-changing for some employees

After five years of working long nights as a truck driver, Julius Mosley wanted a change. He found driving unfulfilling, and his teenage son needed…

61% of Canadian workers say return-to-workplace mandates impose financial burden: survey

Nearly two-thirds (61 per cent) of Canadian employees say return-to-worksite mandates impose a financial burden, a percentage that increases to 70 per cent among hybrid…

  • By: Staff
  • May 22, 2024 May 22, 2024
  • 15:00