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Foodora couriers attempting to unionize for better pay, benefits

Foodora couriers are leading an effort to join the Canadian Union of Postal Workers to negotiate with their employer for fairer pay and basic benefits. The Justice for Foodora…

U.S. employers offering more diverse vacation options: survey

Employers are offering more innovative ways for workers to take time off, according to a survey  by the International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans. The…

  • By: Staff
  • May 10, 2019 December 3, 2020
  • 09:30

Empire Life appoints VP of group solutions, Canada Life names chief digital officer

The Empire Life Insurance Co. is appointing Michael Perry as senior vice-president of  group solutions. In 2016, Perry joined Empire Life as vice-president of group product…

  • By: Staff
  • May 10, 2019 December 3, 2020
  • 09:29

Editorial: Employers, flex your flexible working muscles

Today’s modern world is constantly shifting, piling more and more layers on for people attempting to juggle, and balance, the responsibilities of work and life. Since…

Evaluating the value of employee assistance programs

The contents of employee assistance programs are growing and reflecting a wider range of services. At the same time, attitudes to pricing are also changing.…

Is an open concept working environment really ideal for employees?

Technology is changing the way we live, but it’s also affecting how work is done and the way workspaces are designed. Indeed, computers have made…

Are claims trends for antidepressants sustainable?

Are claims trends for antidepressants sustainable?

Between 2000 and 2015, antidepressant drug consumption doubled in Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development countries. This is potentially a reflection of people’s growing willingness…

The legal risks of drug plan design changes

The legal risks of drug plan design changes

Drug plan design changes are often unavoidable, whether they’re due to a carrier modifying contracts across the board or an employer looking to manage ballooning…

Q&A with PCL Construction’s Mike Olsson

Q&A with PCL Construction’s Mike Olsson

PCL Construction Ltd.’s vice-president of human resources and professional development discusses the many dimensions of wellness, virtual health care and hiking in the Rockies. Q.…

Manulife launches opioid management program, partners with virtual health-care company

Manulife is launching a preventative opioid management program, extending its Vitality program to group benefits plans and partnering with digital health company Akira Health. The opioid…

  • By: Staff
  • May 9, 2019 November 30, 2020
  • 10:30

Mental-health framework part of PSAC negotiation impasse with feds

The Public Service Alliance of Canada is declaring a bargaining impasse after failing to make substantial progress towards a new contract with the federal government. According…

  • By: Staff
  • May 9, 2019 November 30, 2020
  • 09:15

Hub International acquiring assets of Clarity Benefits Group

Hub International Ltd. is acquiring the assets of Clarity Benefits Group Inc., a Calgary-based firm that provides benefits plans, life insurance and group retirement plans…

  • By: Staff
  • May 7, 2019 December 3, 2020
  • 16:13

PEI plumbers union on strike for better wages, benefits

Members of the United Association Local 721 union in Prince Edward Island went on strike last week after being unable to reach a new agreement…

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

An article on the federal government’s spring economic update, including the creation of Canada’s first sovereign wealth fund, was the most-read article on BenefitsCanada.com this…

  • By: Staff
  • May 1, 2026 April 30, 2026
  • 09:00

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

Sounding Board: How to close the mental-health benefits utilization gap in Canadian workplaces

May marks Mental Health Awareness Month, a time when organizations create conversations around psychological well-being through campaigns, webinars and internal communications. In the aftermath of…

Flight Centre’s 2025 Workplace Benefits Awards wins supporting benefits communications strategy

Flight Centre Travel Group’s pair of wins at the 2025 Workplace Benefits Awards is supporting the employer’s benefits communications strategy by reminding employees of available…

BMO supporting employee mental health through enhanced EAP, Indigenous CBT

The Bank of Montreal is supporting employee mental health through an enhanced employee assistance program, an upcoming Indigenous cognitive behavioural therapy tool and an internal…

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