Attraction and retention in Canada’s oil patch
In 2009, there were almost 58,000 oil patch jobs in Alberta. Analysts say if oil prices continue to rise, there would be about 102,000 jobs…
- By: Liz Brown
- May 26, 2011 September 13, 2019
- 08:32
Top Stories in Benefits
The healthcare system needs an overhaul
Canadians are paying into one of the world’s most expensive healthcare systems but aren’t getting full value for that investment, according to a new report…
- By: By Neil Faba
- May 25, 2011 September 13, 2019
- 11:41
DC participation at record high, thanks to auto enrollment
U.S. employees are participating in employer-sponsored DC plans at a record high rate, says a recent report from Aon Hewitt. And this is a direct…
- By: Staff
- May 24, 2011 September 13, 2019
- 12:29
Employer Cancer Care Summit: A network of support
In hospital lobbies across the country, volunteers sell quilts and other crafts stitched with symbolically coloured ribbons. Pink for breast cancer, blue for colon cancer,…
- By: Elizabeth Garel
- May 24, 2011 September 13, 2019
- 10:02
Cancer prevention in the workplace
The Colorectal Cancer Association of Canada (CCAC) is currently in the process of developing a Cancer Prevention in the Workplace program. It will provide individuals…
- By: Barry Stein
- May 24, 2011 September 13, 2019
- 09:42
U.S. health costs increasing
Healthcare costs south of the border are scheduled to further increase in 2012, and that jump will be met by increased deductibles for employees, according…
- By: Staff
- May 19, 2011 September 13, 2019
- 11:14
Plan sponsors not utilizing cost-containment strategies
READER POLL: Do you have mandatory generic drug substitution in your plan? Vote now. Canadian organizations are considering innovative strategies as a means to better…
- By: Staff
- May 19, 2011 September 13, 2019
- 11:09
Less talk, more action: managing drug costs
Ever-increasing prescription drug prices have generated much discussion about how best to control these escalating costs. However, the results of a recent Aon Hewitt Rapid…
- By: Tim Clarke
- May 18, 2011 September 13, 2019
- 13:13
Long-term health spending to triple by 2050: OECD
Long-term care spending in the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) countries is set to double, or even triple, by 2050, led by aging…
- By: Staff
- May 18, 2011 September 13, 2019
- 11:25
Canadians expect to live longer on less
More than one-third of Canadians age 50-plus who have not yet retired are worried they will not have enough money to live well once they…
- By: Staff
- May 17, 2011 September 13, 2019
- 13:29
Sun Life launches Wellness Institute
Sun Life Financial has announced the launch of the new Sun Life Wellness Institute, which will act as a health and wellness knowledge exchange for…
- By: Staff
- May 16, 2011 September 13, 2019
- 12:42
Healthcare costs a concern, but not out of control
In any discussion about healthcare in Canada, there are some basic assumptions, health policy analyst Michael Rachlis told a group of members of the International…
- By: Jennifer Campbell
- May 16, 2011 September 13, 2019
- 10:21
Plan executive pay, don’t make rash decisions
Executive compensation—particularly within publicly traded companies—has come under increased scrutiny in recent years as the economy has faced significant downturns. As a result, corporations need…
- By: Neil Faba
- May 13, 2011 September 13, 2019
- 14:08
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