The number of high-cost prescription drug claims that Canada's private insurers covered for Canadians with fully-insured supplementary health insurance plans doubled in the Canadian Drug…
I recently experienced a great deal of sadness over the passing of someone I didn’t know—but someone that had brought me so much joy over…
Teresa Steinhauer of the City of Calgary talks about sleep, wellness and life lessons
Employers may see the value in offering retiree health benefits, but many feel they can’t afford them, according to a recent Aon Hewitt survey.
A new Ontario WSIB proposal will mean higher premiums for some employers
Canada’s Research-Based Pharmaceutical Companies expressed its support to the Government of Canada as it finalized the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement with the European Union.
Employee turnover is a slippery slope. Beyond lost productivity and institutional knowledge walking out the door, there are significant expenses related to interviewing, hiring and…
Taking a cue from Netflix, Virgin Group is now offering unlimited vacation days to employees at its head offices in the United Kingdom and the…
This spring, the Canada Health Accord, the 2003 agreement between the federal and provincial and territorial governments on healthcare delivery and funding, expired. Although the…
Current pricing practices in the group insurance markets are creating something of a feeding frenzy among carriers looking to maintain existing accounts or win new…
Workplace disability is more common than Canadian workers believe, according to a survey.
Companies with employees in Ontario, particularly companies that sponsor or administer employee benefits plans, will be affected by the passage of Bill 21, the Employment…
Health, mental health and wellness will get a boost from employers next year.
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…
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…
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…
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 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…
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…
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…
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…
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…