The importance of the communication of an employee benefits plan cannot be undervalued. It creates employee awareness of the available benefits, plan restrictions and general…
Every Canadian wants a little more money. But what if you were offered more money in lieu of your health benefits plan? According to the…
Changes to Canada’s drug patent system proposed by the European Union (EU) would wipe out savings from the Ontario government’s drug reforms, according to Jim…
Watch this video Cyndy Nayer, president, CEO and co-founder of the Centre for Health Value Innovation, discusses the importance of creating a culture of wellness…
How can we preserve and protect the Canadian healthcare system for future generations? The Honourable Deb Matthews, Minister of Health and Long-Term Care with the…
Canadians appear more confident about their ability to physically survive a critical illness, than survive its impact on their net worth. According to Desjardins Financial…
I was talking to a client recently about the potential implications of a particular biologic drug on their future benefits plan costs. The client listened…
Watch this video A strong employee/plan sponsor relationship may be the key to employee engagement and the success of a workplace wellness program. Employees are…
Initiatives to increase employee motivation will receive greater focus from Canadian executives over the coming year, according to a new study. The 2011 Canadian Incentive…
Growing EAPs in Canada was no easy task, but Warren Shepell’s rural upbringing taught him the value of perseverance. Shepell points to his education as…
Watch this video The Workplace Safety Insurance Board – Ontario had a number of wellness programs in place, but the management of these programs was…
Despite legislation that offers Ontario employees protection from workplace harassment, new research suggests at least half of organizational leaders still bully employees. Bill 168, introduced…
Whether it’s checking their dental coverage or choosing their DC investment options, for most employees, dealing with benefits issues ranks right up there with doing…
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…