1 in 3 Canadians doubt they’ll meet retirement savings target: survey
Canadians believe they’ll need an average of $1.7 million to retire comfortably, up from $1.54 million in 2024, and more than a third say they’re…
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Alberta legislation allowing access to private health services through employer-sponsored benefits plans
Alberta’s recently-passed Bill 11 allows employers to offer employees access to private health services through their benefits plans and protects older employees from losing employer-sponsored…
- By: Sadie Janes
- February 27, 2026 February 26, 2026
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Top 5 HR, benefits, pension and investment stories of the week
An article on the impact of a discrimination lawsuit against a bureau of the Canadian Broadcasting Corp. was the most-read article on BenefitsCanada.com this past…
- By: Staff
- February 27, 2026 February 26, 2026
- 09:00
48% of Canadians say job security, stability have the greatest impact on health, productivity: survey
Nearly half (48 per cent) of Canadian employees say job security and stability have the greatest positive impact on their health and productivity, according to…
- By: Staff
- February 25, 2026 February 25, 2026
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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
Employers seeking simpler benefits solutions amid increasing HR demands: survey
Nearly three-quarters of employers (73 per cent) say their day-to-day human resources responsibilities have increased over the past few years, prompting them to seek streamlined…
- By: Staff
- February 23, 2026 February 20, 2026
- 09:00
74% of Canadians say inflation is hurting retirement plans: survey
Nearly three-quarters (74 per cent) of Canadians say rising inflation has increased concerns about having enough money saved for retirement, according to a new survey…
- By: Staff
- February 20, 2026 February 20, 2026
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Heated rivalry in the workplace: How employers can manage competitive colleagues
Friendly competition can motivate performance, but when workplace structures reward visibility over collaboration, it can quietly tip into rivalry, creating cultural strain and legal risk…
- By: Sonya Singh
- February 20, 2026 February 19, 2026
- 09:00
Employee demand for caregiving benefits increasing amid ageing population
Debra Whitman was traveling for work when her father was suddenly admitted to the hospital in serious pain. She jetted home to Maryland and took…
- By: Cathy Bussewitz, the Associated Press
- February 19, 2026 February 19, 2026
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Canadian SMEs lose an average of 31 working days annually due to stress: survey
Canadian small- and medium-sized employers lose an average of 31 working days annually due to stress, according to a new survey by One Picture on…
- By: Staff
- February 19, 2026 February 18, 2026
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Mini-sabbaticals, adult gap years: more employees taking extended work breaks
When some employees daydream about getting a break from work, they might picture two weeks of vacation or a long weekend getaway. But some people…
- By: Colleen Newvine, the Associated Press
- February 18, 2026 February 18, 2026
- 15:00
Black talent is growing — but leadership representation isn’t: expert
Despite years of corporate commitments to diversity, equity and inclusion, Black Canadians continue to be under-represented in senior leadership roles. A 2025 report by Statistics…
- By: Sonya Singh
- February 18, 2026 February 17, 2026
- 09:00
GreenShield acquiring Kii Health’s Canadian mental-health services
GreenShield Canada is acquiring Kii Health’s Canadian mental-health services segment. The acquisition encompasses Kii’s employee assistance program, student assistance program, cognitive behavioural therapy associates and…
- By: Staff
- February 13, 2026 February 12, 2026
- 15:00
Ontario court to decide if former HBC employees will receive hardship fund
Ontario’s Superior Court is scheduled to decide next week whether to approve a fund the insolvent company will set up to help former Hudson’s Bay…
- By: Tara Deschamps, the Canadian Press
- February 11, 2026 February 11, 2026
- 15:00
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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