Benefits Page 327

Top Stories in Benefits

Health, wellness offerings on the decline: survey

Health, wellness offerings on the decline: survey

Almost 60 per cent of Canadian human resources managers say the health and wellness offerings at their organizations have declined over the last five years, according…

  • By: Staff
  • January 10, 2018 September 13, 2019
  • 14:56
The great pharmacare debate: An ‘overly simplistic’ solution or needed system rationalization?

The great pharmacare debate: An ‘overly simplistic’ solution or needed system rationalization?

Universal pharmacare is an “overly simplistic” solution that risks cutting access to drugs, says a senior executive at one of Canada’s largest pharmaceutical companies. “It…

A look at the five-year forecast for drug plan cost increases

A look at the five-year forecast for drug plan cost increases

Employers will see private drug plan costs rise by about six per cent annually over the next five years, according to a prediction by a…

Options for getting the best value from drug plan spending

Options for getting the best value from drug plan spending

Employers should review their drug plans annually to make sure they’re getting value for money, according to a speaker at the recent Face to Face…

Conference Coverage: Face to Face Drug Plan Management Forum

Conference Coverage: Face to Face Drug Plan Management Forum

What’s the impact of a potential national pharmacare program on private drug plans? Attendees heard the range of perspectives at the recent Face to Face…

  • By: Staff
  • January 10, 2018 September 13, 2019
  • 13:00
From biosimilars to PLAs: Panel addresses hot topics in drug plan management

From biosimilars to PLAs: Panel addresses hot topics in drug plan management

From biosimilars to product listing agreements, a panel of experts tackled some of the hottest topics in drug plan management at the Face to Face…

Half of Canadian workers experience the winter blues: survey

Half of Canadian workers experience the winter blues: survey

The month of January takes its toll on the mood of Canadian workers, according to new research by staffing firm Accountemps. More than half (56 per…

  • By: Ryan Murphy
  • January 10, 2018 September 13, 2019
  • 09:00
Have your say: Should the feds introduce a seniors price index for OAS, GIS?

Have your say: Should the feds introduce a seniors price index for OAS, GIS?

Do seniors actually experience price inflation differently than other age groups in Canada? A policy suggestion that was part of the Liberal campaign platform in…

Seven benefits trends to watch in 2018

Seven benefits trends to watch in 2018

As a new year begins, many organizations are considering their strategies for benefits plan management in 2018 and beyond. Faced with the challenge of balancing employee needs and…

  • January 8, 2018 September 13, 2019
  • 15:49
Hotline set up to expose companies cutting benefits following minimum wage hike

Hotline set up to expose companies cutting benefits following minimum wage hike

An Ottawa labour council has set up a hotline to allow employees to report on companies that are cutting paid breaks and other benefits following Ontario’s minimum wage…

  • By: Ryan Murphy
  • January 8, 2018 September 13, 2019
  • 11:25
How does Hawaii’s caregiver program compare to Canada’s EI benefit?

How does Hawaii’s caregiver program compare to Canada’s EI benefit?

As Hawaii introduces new legislation to provide working caregivers with a daily stipend of US$70 to offset the costs of elder care, how does it measure up…

Benefits cuts by Tim Hortons franchises premature: NDP critic

Benefits cuts by Tim Hortons franchises premature: NDP critic

Controversy continues to swirl as politicians have started weighing in on moves by some Tim Hortons franchises to cut benefits and paid breaks in response to a…

Ontario Power Generation ordered to cut pension, benefits costs by 2021

Ontario Power Generation ordered to cut pension, benefits costs by 2021

The Ontario Energy Board is ordering Ontario Power Generation Inc. to cut a substantial amount from its pensions and benefits costs by 2021. In a report published last…

  • By: Staff
  • January 5, 2018 September 13, 2019
  • 09:00

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