72% of job seekers expecting difficulty finding a job in first half of 2026: survey
Nearly three-quarters (72 per cent) of Canadian job seekers expect it will be difficult to find a job in the next six months, a significant…
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Tribunal rules employer’s conduct creating emotional discomfort isn’t discrimination
The Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario has ruled an employers’ conduct that creates mere emotional discomfort for employees during the accommodation process may not amount…
- By: Julius Melnitzer
- January 28, 2026 January 27, 2026
- 09:00
Coverage of the 2025 Face to Face Drug Plan Management Forum
Running for 20 years, Benefits Canada’s 2025 Face to Face Drug Plan Management Forum is the industry’s most popular drug benefits conference. This year, attendees…
- By: Benefits Canada
- January 28, 2026 January 20, 2026
- 08:00
2025 Face to Face Drug Plan Management Forum: Panel: Drug plan experts call for balance between cost and value
As the drug plan landscape evolves, the nuanced tension between cost management and the imperative to support employee health continues, according to a panel of…
- By: Suzanne Lepage
- January 28, 2026 January 14, 2026
- 07:59
2025 Face to Face Drug Plan Management Forum: Preserving private drug plan coverage in Canada
As Canada navigates the evolving drug coverage landscape, private drug plans remain a cornerstone of access, innovation and economic growth. Indeed, private drug plans are…
- By: Suzanne Lepage
- January 28, 2026 January 14, 2026
- 07:58
2025 Face to Face Drug Plan Management Forum: The rising impact of chronic skin conditions on drug plans
As dermatological treatments move up the ranking of conditions with the highest paid drug claims, they’ve become increasingly significant for private drug plan sponsors, according…
- By: Suzanne Lepage
- January 28, 2026 January 14, 2026
- 07:57
2025 Face to Face Drug Plan Management Forum: Navigating coverage challenges for GLP-1 drugs beyond weight management
A single drug can be approved for multiple conditions, but each new use requires its own clinical trials and regulatory approval, even if the drug…
- By: Suzanne Lepage
- January 28, 2026 January 14, 2026
- 07:56
2025 Face to Face Drug Plan Management Forum: Pharmacy benefit managers delivering ‘operational backbone’ in drug plan management
Pharmacy benefit managers in Canada have undergone a significant transformation over the years, said Akhil Pandit Pautra, senior manager of clinical services, health claims administration…
- By: Suzanne Lepage
- January 28, 2026 January 14, 2026
- 07:55
2025 Face to Face Drug Plan Management Forum: Closing the gap between vaccines and health benefits plans
“Immunization is one of the best investments money can buy, according to the World Health Organization,” said Johnny Ma, president at Mapol Inc., during a…
- By: Suzanne Lepage
- January 28, 2026 January 14, 2026
- 07:54
2025 Face to Face Drug Plan Management Forum: Multiple medication options leads to better outcomes for migraine patients
Although many medications may seem alike, in the management of chronic conditions, it’s crucial to have access to a broad selection of treatment options to…
- By: Suzanne Lepage
- January 28, 2026 January 19, 2026
- 07:53
2025 Face to Face Drug Plan Management Forum: Employers urged to champion cancer support in the workplace
For Jocelyn Laidlaw, a former anchor at CTV News, a sudden diagnosis of stage 3A metastatic colorectal cancer revealed not only the emotional toll of…
- By: Suzanne Lepage
- January 28, 2026 January 14, 2026
- 07:53
Gen Z workers facing increasing mental-health challenges, rates of chronic disease: report
Generation Z workers are facing greater mental-health difficulties and increasing rates of chronic disease compared to other age groups, according to a new report by…
- By: Staff
- January 27, 2026 January 27, 2026
- 15:00
Winter weather exposing cracks in return-to-office flexibility: expert
A series of major winter storms that shut down highways, closed schools and prompted travel warnings across parts of Ontario is renewing scrutiny of how…
- By: Sonya Singh
- January 27, 2026 January 27, 2026
- 09:00
Top 5 HR, benefits, pension and investment stories of the week
An article on the Quebec government’s adoption of legislation for variable payment life annuities was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com this past week. Here are…
- By: Staff
- January 9, 2026 January 8, 2026
- 09:00
What employers need to know about provincial changes to sick note requirements
The growing adoption of prohibitions against demanding sick notes to substantiate short-term absences, related to the health of employees or their immediate families, is among…
- By: Julius Melnitzer
- January 6, 2026 January 5, 2026
- 09:00
Top 5 HR, benefits, pension and investment stories of the week
An article on an arbitrator’s confirmation of the long-term disability exception to Ontario’s mandatory retirement rule was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com this past week.…
- By: Staff
- September 26, 2025 September 25, 2025
- 09:00
How employers can leverage mental-health champions, EAPs to provide support on Blue Monday and beyond
Employers can appoint mental-health champions, use engaging communications and schedule learning sessions with their employee assistance programs to provide support during Blue Monday and year-round,…
- By: Sadie Janes
- January 19, 2026 January 16, 2026
- 09:00
My Take: A good night’s sleep goes a long way in supporting employees’ physical, mental health
As a 44-year-old — part of what’s come to be known as the ‘elder’ or ‘geriatric’ millennial demographic — it’s probably no surprise that I…
- By: Blake Wolfe
- January 15, 2026 January 14, 2026
- 09:00
Top 10 benefits stories of 2025
An article on changes to Newfoundland and Labrador’s employee leave legislation was the most-read benefits story on BenefitsCanada.com this year. Here are the top 10…
- By: Staff
- December 24, 2025 December 18, 2025
- 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