Meeting benefits expectations of new Canadians
Statistics Canada reports that the Canadian population is expected to grow 0.7% in each of the next two years and 82% percent of that growth…
- November 7, 2012 September 13, 2019
- 12:13
Top Stories in Benefits
How stressed are your employees?
A majority of working Canadians are feeling overwhelmed by stress, and the situation is particularly dire among young employees, according to results from the third…
- By: Neil Faba
- November 5, 2012 September 13, 2019
- 10:17
Jury gives bullied employee $1.46 million
In spite of repeated complaints to Walmart’s district people manager, the company took no steps to intervene or curtail the manager’s behaviour. In fact, after…
- By: Sheryl Smolkin
- November 2, 2012 September 13, 2019
- 11:28
New motion impacts insurance plans
According to Eckler Group News, a federal Ways and Means motion was tabled in mid-October by Jim Flaherty, minister of finance, which will impact taxation…
- By: Staff
- November 1, 2012 September 13, 2019
- 12:15
Morneau acquires Mercer’s pension and benefits outsourcing business
Morneau Shepell Inc. has aquired Mercer Canada's pension and benefits outsourcing business.
- By: April Scott-Clarke
- November 1, 2012 September 13, 2019
- 10:35
Canadian healthcare spending slows
Figures released by the Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI) show that the pace of growth in Canadian healthcare spending is slowing.
- By: Staff
- October 31, 2012 September 13, 2019
- 11:44
Arthritis affects Canadians’ ability to work
Arthritis is a debilitating condition that can affect people at any age. According to the Fit for Work Survey conducted by The Arthritis Society, one…
- By: Staff
- October 31, 2012 September 13, 2019
- 11:40
Turn drug plan management into a small biz advantage
The changes and uncertainty in today’s drug benefits landscape are a challenge to everyone. With our aging population, escalating usage rates and blockbuster-priced new drugs…
- By: Theresa Rose
- October 30, 2012 September 13, 2019
- 09:56
Employees concerned with physical and mental safety at work
Do your employees feel physically and psychologically safe at work? According to a new Ipsos Reid survey released today, 71% of Canadian employees surveyed report…
- By: Staff
- October 30, 2012 September 13, 2019
- 09:42
Simplifying the case for investing in workplace health
Workplace wellness has gained a considerable amount of momentum in the Canadian marketplace. A lot of organizations have already implemented programs to promote employee health…
- By: Brian Lindenberg
- October 25, 2012 September 13, 2019
- 10:45
Many plan to sell real estate to fund retirement
Almost one-third (30.8%) of respondents will rely on selling investments in real estate to support their retirement and over half (52.1%) have not factored long-term…
- By: Staff
- October 25, 2012 September 13, 2019
- 09:34
Pfizer launches online tool, assistance program
Pfizer Canada recently launched Pfizer Strive, a website that offers health-related tools and resources to help Canadians take charge of their health.
- By: Staff
- October 23, 2012 September 13, 2019
- 10:39
Prevent LTD by managing casual absences
Right now, there are employees at workplaces across Canada who may be at risk of absence and disability. They could be coping with physical or…
- By: Mike Schwartz
- October 23, 2012 September 13, 2019
- 06:02
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…
- By: Oluwayemisi Peters
- May 12, 2026 May 12, 2026
- 09:00
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…
- By: Blake Wolfe
- May 12, 2026 May 11, 2026
- 09:00
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…
- By: Sadie Janes
- May 7, 2026 May 6, 2026
- 09:00
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…
- By: Kyle Duggan, the Canadian Press
- August 11, 2025 August 11, 2025
- 15:00
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…
- By: Cathy Bussewitz, the Associated Press
- July 29, 2025 July 29, 2025
- 15:00
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