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More guidance on substance use policies required as pot legalization nears: report

More guidance on substance use policies required as pot legalization nears: report

Companies are falling short when it comes to having comprehensive policies on substance use, according to a new report by the Canadian Centre on Substance…

  • By: Staff
  • April 26, 2018 September 13, 2019
  • 15:45
Ontario passes pay transparency legislation

Ontario passes pay transparency legislation

Ontario passed pay transparency legislation on Thursday, making it the first province to do so. Beginning Jan. 1, 2019, the province will require all job postings…

  • By: Staff
  • April 26, 2018 September 13, 2019
  • 15:00
iA Financial rolls out new group health and wellness product

iA Financial rolls out new group health and wellness product

The iA Financial Group is introducing a new group health and wellness product that allows employers to create a customized program to manage health-related issues within their…

  • By: Staff
  • April 25, 2018 September 13, 2019
  • 16:00
People Watch: New appointments at Canada Infrastructure Bank, Financial Horizons

People Watch: New appointments at Canada Infrastructure Bank, Financial Horizons

The Canada Infrastructure Bank has appointed Annie Ropar as its chief financial officer and chief administrative officer, effective June 1. In her duties as chief…

  • By: Staff
  • April 25, 2018 September 13, 2019
  • 10:21
Have your say: Did Commons committee get it right on pharmacare?

Have your say: Did Commons committee get it right on pharmacare?

In last week’s report on pharmacare, the House of Commons’ standing committee on health recommended a significant departure from the current mix of private drug…

  • By: Ryan Murphy
  • April 24, 2018 September 13, 2019
  • 12:20
Morneau Shepell opens up crisis line in wake of Toronto tragedy

Morneau Shepell opens up crisis line in wake of Toronto tragedy

In the wake of Monday’s tragedy in Toronto that left 10 people dead and 14 injured, Morneau Shepell Ltd. has opened its crisis support line…

  • By: Staff
  • April 24, 2018 September 13, 2019
  • 10:48
Workplace disability coverage drops significantly from 2015

Workplace disability coverage drops significantly from 2015

Less than half of working Canadians have disability coverage provided through their workplace benefits, according to a survey by RBC Insurance Services Inc. The survey,…

  • By: Staff
  • April 24, 2018 September 13, 2019
  • 09:59
France-based insurer acquires Benecaid

France-based insurer acquires Benecaid

France-based insurance company April has acquired Benecaid Health Benefits Solutions Inc. The acquisition will allow the Lyon, France-based company to expand and diversify the Canadian side…

  • By: Ryan Murphy
  • April 23, 2018 September 13, 2019
  • 11:05
Bell walks towards wellness

Bell walks towards wellness

When the calendar turns to May, employees at Bell strap on their walking shoes. Last year, during the company’s mental-health week, Bell started a walking…

  • By: Ryan Murphy
  • April 23, 2018 September 13, 2019
  • 10:00
Great-West Life expands mental-health coverage, adds paramedical benefits for staff

Great-West Life expands mental-health coverage, adds paramedical benefits for staff

Great-West Life Assurance Co. is expanding its benefits offering to employees, including increasing the maximum coverage for mental-health services to $5,000 a year, eliminating prescription drug deductibles…

  • By: Staff
  • April 19, 2018 September 13, 2019
  • 16:30
Commons committee recommends national pharmacare program

Commons committee recommends national pharmacare program

The House of Commons’ standing committee on health is recommending the creation of a universal, single public payer prescription drug coverage program for all Canadians.…

  • By: Staff
  • April 19, 2018 September 13, 2019
  • 10:15
Prevention key to addressing the psychological impacts of financial stress

Prevention key to addressing the psychological impacts of financial stress

While financial literacy programs have become more prevalent in recent years, what can they do to ensure they have the maximum impact? “Financial literacy, while…

Virtual care among ‘dramatic change’ predicted for benefits plans in future

Virtual care among ‘dramatic change’ predicted for benefits plans in future

One of the biggest changes in the benefits industry over the next five years will be the movement towards virtual care as a standalone category,…

  • By: Ryan Murphy
  • April 16, 2018 September 13, 2019
  • 15:00

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