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Ottawa paid $75M for veterans’ cannabis last year, could pay $100M this year

Ottawa paid $75M for veterans’ cannabis last year, could pay $100M this year

The federal government’s effort to rein in the cost of reimbursing veterans for their medical marijuana appears to have failed as new figures show Ottawa…

Hub acquires Ontario benefits consulting firm

Hub acquires Ontario benefits consulting firm

Hub International Ltd. is acquiring Mississauga, Ont.-based employee benefits consulting firm GMS Insurance Inc. Last year, the global insurance brokerage acquired GMS’s Kitchener, Ont. operations.…

  • By: Staff
  • September 9, 2019 November 12, 2020
  • 15:05
Leslie Group, Acorn Biolabs partnering on live cell collection

Leslie Group, Acorn Biolabs partnering on live cell collection

Benefits consultancy the Leslie Group Ltd. is partnering with health-care technology company Acorn Biolabs Inc. to offer onsite live cell collection to employees. Initially, the consultancy…

  • By: Staff
  • September 6, 2019 November 12, 2020
  • 15:15
‘Inherently impossible’ to accommodate employee unable to work, finds Ontario court

‘Inherently impossible’ to accommodate employee unable to work, finds Ontario court

The Ontario Divisional Court has confirmed that an employer’s duty to accommodate ends when an employee’s disability becomes permanent and thereby frustrates the contract of employment.…

Pension, retirement benefits lead growth in Canadian insurance industry: CLHIA

Pension, retirement benefits lead growth in Canadian insurance industry: CLHIA

Canadian insurers paid out $98 billion in benefits in 2018, an increase of seven per cent over 2017, according to the Canadian Life and Health…

  • By: Staff
  • September 6, 2019 November 30, 2020
  • 09:00
Teladoc, Johnston Group rolling out telemedicine services to SMEs

Teladoc, Johnston Group rolling out telemedicine services to SMEs

Teladoc Inc. is partnering with Johnston Group to roll out its telemedicine services to 30,000 small- and mid-size employers in Canada. The service, which includes…

  • By: Staff
  • September 5, 2019 November 12, 2020
  • 08:45
Mercer appointing Andrew Halpert as clinical innovation leader

Mercer appointing Andrew Halpert as clinical innovation leader

Mercer is appoints Dr. Andrew Halpert as clinical innovation leader for health in the U.S. and Canada. In the role, Halpert will be responsible for leading…

  • By: Staff
  • September 4, 2019 November 12, 2020
  • 15:15
Majority of Canadians want financial education in the workplace: survey

Majority of Canadians want financial education in the workplace: survey

Financial stress is preventing employees, employers and the economy from reaching full potential, according to a survey by the Canadian Payroll Association. The survey found 43 per…

Manitoba NDP, Liberals pledge to hike minimum wage

Manitoba NDP, Liberals pledge to hike minimum wage

Manitoba’s New Democratic Party and Liberal Party announced a host of worker-friendly campaign promises over the Labour Day weekend, with both parties committing to raise…

  • By: Staff
  • September 4, 2019 November 12, 2020
  • 09:15
Which companies are finalists in the 2019 Workplace Benefits Awards?

Which companies are finalists in the 2019 Workplace Benefits Awards?

Benefits Canada is proud to announce the finalists of the 2019 Workplace Benefits Awards. This year’s entries set records in many categories, with a total of nearly 100 nominations.…

  • By: Staff
  • September 3, 2019 November 12, 2020
  • 09:00
Western Forest Products to cut health benefits for striking staff

Western Forest Products to cut health benefits for striking staff

As the labour dispute between Western Forest Products Inc. and United Steelworkers Local 1-1937 heads into its third month, tensions are running high over health…

Employees want better air quality, light and temperature at work: survey

Employees want better air quality, light and temperature at work: survey

Employers should be focusing on the basics of office design to improve employee productivity, according to a new survey. The survey, by Future Workplace and…

  • By: Staff
  • August 29, 2019 November 12, 2020
  • 09:00
McDonald’s educating U.S. employees about harassment, bullying

McDonald’s educating U.S. employees about harassment, bullying

McDonald’s is introducing a new training program for its U.S. employees after dozens of workers complained about sexual harassment. The Chicago-based company said Wednesday that…

Top 5 HR, benefits, pensions and investment stories of the week

An article on the Ontario Court of Appeal’s affirmation of a $1.5 million punitive damages award was the most-read article on BenefitsCanada.com this week. Here are the…

  • By: Staff
  • February 9, 2024 February 8, 2024
  • 09:00

Court of Appeal upholds $1.5 million punitive damages award in LTD claims case

The Ontario Court of Appeal’s affirmation of a $1.5 million punitive damages award — reportedly the largest award of its kind in a Canadian long-term…

Manulife, Loblaw deal to deliver specialty drugs sparks access, competition concerns

Some pharmacare policy experts are raising concerns about competition and patient access to much-needed medication after Manulife Financial Corp. announced its coverage of certain prescription…

Expert panel: How plan sponsors are navigating benefits costs, innovations in 2024

With 2024 well underway, it’s important for employers to adapt their strategies in the ever-evolving landscape of employee benefits. Employee expectations continue to evolve and…

Survey finds U.S. gen Z employees more likely to expect tailored benefits

U.S. generation Z employees are more likely to expect a tailored, year-round benefits experience than other employees, according to a new survey by MetLife Inc.…

  • By: Staff
  • January 26, 2024 January 25, 2024
  • 09:00

Employers can improve benefits communication, highlight mental-health support for ‘Blue Monday’

Employers can use the time surrounding ‘Blue Monday’ to ensure they’re communicating properly with employees and highlighting mental-health supports, says Gianna Ricciardi, vice-president and practice…

New incentives could boost satisfaction with in-person work, but few employers are making changes

Justin Ryan Horton has two jobs. When he’s not working 24-hour shifts as a firefighter, he’s working as an administrative assistant for a local community…

U.S. government launching initiative to encourage more employee ownership

The U.S. Department of Labor is launching an employee ownership initiative to encourage more employers and employees to take advantage of these opportunities. The new…

  • By: Staff
  • July 26, 2023 July 25, 2023
  • 09:00

Report finds DEI increasingly important in talent attraction, retention efforts

While more than two-thirds (69 per cent) of employers say the macroeconomic environment is negatively impacting recruitment, three-quarters (74 per cent) say it hasn’t reduced…

  • By: Staff
  • April 11, 2023 April 10, 2023
  • 09:00