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Employers change up Pride celebrations amid coronavirus

Employers change up Pride celebrations amid coronavirus

Employers across Canada were forced to adjust their Pride celebrations in June as the coronavirus pandemic necessitated social distancing and most traditional parades and events were cancelled. “[The…

Benefits plan members, sponsors cite low levels of knowledge on pharmacare: survey

Benefits plan members, sponsors cite low levels of knowledge on pharmacare: survey

While 67 per cent of Canadian plan members described their level of knowledge about a possible national pharmacare program as low or medium, 27 per…

  • By: Staff
  • June 30, 2020 November 11, 2020
  • 09:15

Financial wellness more important than ever during coronavirus

During the coronavirus pandemic, employers and employees have seen major changes to their group retirement plans. For example, many employees who were able to continue working…

What factors are impacting Canadians’ mental health during pandemic?

What factors are impacting Canadians’ mental health during pandemic?

Employment status, income level and helpful coping strategies are key factors impacting how Canadians feel about their mental health, according to a new survey by the Mental…

  • By: Staff
  • June 29, 2020 November 12, 2020
  • 09:45
Half of Canadian plan members confident their benefits plan covers high-cost drugs: survey

Half of Canadian plan members confident their benefits plan covers high-cost drugs: survey

Nearly half (49 per cent) of Canadian plan members said they’re confident their group benefits plan will cover medications for serious diseases such as cancer…

  • By: Staff
  • June 29, 2020 November 12, 2020
  • 09:00
Drug adherence an increasing issue for plan members, sponsors, finds survey

Drug adherence an increasing issue for plan members, sponsors, finds survey

While 55 per cent of Canadian plan members take at least one medication on a regular basis, this increases to 70 per cent among those…

  • By: Staff
  • June 26, 2020 November 12, 2020
  • 09:00
Feds extending time period for temporary layoffs during pandemic

Feds extending time period for temporary layoffs during pandemic

Canada is providing federally regulated employers with more time to recall employees who were laid off due to the coronavirus pandemic. Under employment legislation, employers could temporarily lay…

  • By: Staff
  • June 25, 2020 November 12, 2020
  • 15:15

Sanofi survey finds age a factor in levels of workplace stress

While benefits plan members are experiencing levels of stress that impact their productivity at work, a growing number feel their employer is supporting their mental…

  • By: Staff
  • June 25, 2020 November 23, 2020
  • 08:50

Feds introducing new regulations to prevent workplace harassment, violence

The federal government is introducing new regulations to protect employees from harassment and violence in the workplace. The regulations, which take effect on Jan. 1, 2021,…

  • By: Staff
  • June 25, 2020 December 2, 2020
  • 08:45
Canadian workers want to maintain flexible, remote work after pandemic: survey

Canadian workers want to maintain flexible, remote work after pandemic: survey

While 87 per cent of Canadian employees who started working remotely for the first time during the coronavirus pandemic believe it will have a long-term…

  • By: Staff
  • June 24, 2020 November 12, 2020
  • 15:15
Survey finds health apps, digital devices growing in popularity

Survey finds health apps, digital devices growing in popularity

Benefits plan members are increasingly using digital devices and mobile apps to improve their health, according to the 2020 Sanofi Canada health-care survey. More than…

  • By: Staff
  • June 24, 2020 November 12, 2020
  • 09:05
How is benefits plan design evolving?

How is benefits plan design evolving?

About three-quarters (72 per cent) of Canadians with a workplace health benefits plan have a traditional plan and 28 per cent have a flex plan,…

  • By: Staff
  • June 23, 2020 November 12, 2020
  • 09:00

Role of data integration in disability management post-pandemic

The long-term economic impacts of the COVID-19 s pandemic is anybody’s best guess, as are its long-term health impacts. Emerging evidence shows that, even after recovering…

  • June 23, 2020 November 23, 2020
  • 08:30

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…

AI gaining foothold with younger savings plan members, email remains preferred communications tool: survey

More than half (56 per cent) of plan members say email is the most effective way to communicate with them about their savings plans, according…

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…

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