Manitoba to require employers to provide free menstrual products in workplaces
Manitoba is set to become the first province in Canada to require employers to provide free menstrual products in workplaces. The provincial government will amend…
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Fewer plan members describing financial situation as better, worse than last year: survey
While the percentage of plan members who describe their personal financial situation as significantly or somewhat better than last year decreased from 42 per cent…
- By: Blake Wolfe
- April 1, 2026 March 31, 2026
- 09:00
64% of employers cite cost control as top benefits priority in 2026: report
Roughly two-thirds (64 per cent) of global employers say cost control is their No. 1 benefits priority in 2026, citing it as a key focus…
- By: Staff
- March 31, 2026 March 30, 2026
- 09:00
Harassment case highlights employers’ legal risks, obligations in handling workplace complaints: lawyer
A high-profile harassment complaint involving a former Canadian Broadcasting Corp. anchor is a reminder for Canadian employers of the legal risks tied to mishandling workplace…
- By: Sonya Singh
- March 31, 2026 March 27, 2026
- 09:00
Majority of Canadian women aged 35 to 55 say menopause symptoms impact work: survey
Nearly two‑thirds of Canadian women aged 35 to 55 say menopause symptoms affect their job performance, while more than half report that the time spent…
- By: Staff
- March 30, 2026 March 27, 2026
- 09:00
2026 Workplace Benefits Awards now open for entries
Calling all employers and plan sponsors — the 2026 Workplace Benefits Awards are now open for entries! If your organization is leading the way in…
- By: Staff
- March 30, 2026 March 26, 2026
- 09:00
Top 5 HR, benefits, pension and investment stories of the week
An article on Skip’s new caregiving benefit was the most-read article on BenefitsCanada.com this past week. Here are the top five human resources, benefits, pension…
- By: Staff
- March 27, 2026 March 26, 2026
- 09:00
Highlighting mental-health resources, ERGs critical during traumatic world events: expert
When employee mental health is impacted due to traumatic world events, employers can provide support by highlighting available resources and fostering a sense of community…
- By: Sadie Janes
- March 23, 2026 March 23, 2026
- 09:00
A third of employees merely surviving as mental-health needs rise: report
More than a third of employees say they’re merely surviving and 69 per cent of benefits leaders report declining performance linked to mental-health challenges, according…
- By: Staff
- March 23, 2026 March 22, 2026
- 09:00
Top 5 HR, benefits, pension and investment stories of the week
An article on the structural barriers Indigenous women continue to face in workplace retirement plans and benefits programs was the most-read article on BenefitsCanada.com this…
- By: Staff
- March 20, 2026 March 19, 2026
- 09:00
Employee caregiving pressures push Skip to rethink benefits
With roughly six million Canadians balancing work and caregiving responsibilities, employers are facing growing pressure to address the impact on productivity, retention and employee well-being.…
- By: Sonya Singh
- March 20, 2026 March 23, 2026
- 09:00
Coverage of the 2026 Chronic Disease at Work conference
For the past 11 years, Benefits Canada’s Chronic Disease at Work conference has examined the current trends in chronic disease in Canada and what they…
- By: Benefits Canada
- March 16, 2026 March 10, 2026
- 08:00
2026 Chronic Disease at Work: Rising chronic disease rates among young people, women underscore need for inclusive programs
Rising rates of chronic illness among younger people and women are changing the picture of chronic disease in Canada, according to Sun Life data. Forty-five…
- By: Kelsey Rolfe
- March 16, 2026 March 10, 2026
- 07:59
2026 Chronic Disease at Work: Addressing chronic skin conditions in the workplace
“Eczema is like a rollercoaster; it’s characterized by flares and remissions and flares and remissions — and the cruelest thing is that it’s unpredictable and…
- By: Jordan Tallis
- March 16, 2026 March 10, 2026
- 07:58
2026 Chronic Disease at Work: What benefits plan sponsors need to know about postpartum depression
Postpartum depression is the most common medical complication of pregnancy and post-pregnancy, according to Dr. Tanya Tulipan, an assistant professor of psychiatry at Dalhousie University.…
- By: Jordan Tallis
- March 16, 2026 March 11, 2026
- 07:57
2026 Chronic Disease at Work: How relationship-based care can drive health outcomes, manage chronic disease
Mental and physical health care have long been treated as separate silos, but there’s a growing recognition in the benefits industry that an integrated, personalized…
- By: Kelsey Rolfe
- March 16, 2026 March 12, 2026
- 07:56
2026 Chronic Disease at Work: Supportive workplaces can reduce stigma around type 1 diabetes, support self-management
The workplace can play an important role in helping to normalize type 1 diabetes for employees living with the condition and those whose children may…
- By: Kelsey Rolfe
- March 16, 2026 March 10, 2026
- 07:55
2026 Chronic Disease at Work: Education, regular screening could improve diagnosis, treatment of chronic hepatitis B
With chronic hepatitis B under-diagnosed and under-treated in Canada, benefits plan sponsors can help close the gap with education, vaccination and detection campaigns. “Improving access…
- By: Kelsey Rolfe
- March 16, 2026 March 10, 2026
- 07:54
2026 Chronic Disease at Work: A look at Symcor’s prevention-focused new chronic disease management program
In the 30 years since Symcor’s inception, it has brought in many employees with diverse ages, backgrounds, cultures and experiences. “We want to make sure…
- By: Jordan Tallis
- March 16, 2026 March 10, 2026
- 07:53
Workplace design impacting employers’ retention of women experiencing menopause: report
Workplace design, not just benefits coverage, may determine whether women remain in the workforce during menopause, according to new research from the University of Ottawa.…
- By: Sonya Singh
- March 13, 2026 March 12, 2026
- 09:00
Top 5 HR, benefits, pension and investment stories of the week
An article on Derek Dobson’s departure from the Colleges of Applied Arts and Technology’s pension plan was the most-read article on BenefitsCanada.com this past week.…
- By: Staff
- March 13, 2026 March 12, 2026
- 09:00
Indigenous women face persistent barriers to workplace retirement, benefits plans: expert
Indigenous women in Canada continue to face structural barriers to workplace retirement plans and benefits programs, driven by employment instability, eligibility rules and traditional benefits…
- By: Sonya Singh
- March 12, 2026 March 10, 2026
- 09:00
Fewer than half of managers feel equipped to address employee mental-health issues: report
Fewer than half of people leaders say they feel equipped to address employee mental-health issues, according to a new report by Telus Health. The report,…
- By: Staff
- March 11, 2026 March 10, 2026
- 09:00
Purpose, collaboration key to supporting women’s financial wellness: expert
Women feel more empowered to prioritize their financial wellness in workplaces that provide a sense of purpose, inclusion and a safe space to ask questions,…
- By: Sadie Janes
- March 10, 2026 March 10, 2026
- 09:00
Young Canadians prioritizing flexibility as retirement outlook shifts: survey
Young Canadians are redefining how they think about retirement, with many expecting to work longer and prioritizing flexibility and work-life balance in their careers, according…
- By: Staff
- March 9, 2026 March 6, 2026
- 09:00