On balance, Canadians believe they’re meeting their ambitions, including investment- and financial-related goals, said Michael Keaveney, client portfolio manager in total investment solutions at CIBC Asset…
A workforce that’s sprawled across the country is pushing Simon Cabral (pictured centre), former director of global defined contribution plans at Scotiabank, to employ a…
For defined contribution plan members, the ultimate positive DC experience is understanding the plan provisions, knowing what decisions to make, feeling confident about making well-informed…
The equity risk in target-date funds has been increasing substantially over the last decade, creating a ‘silent risk shift,’ according to Jafer Naqvi, managing director…
By slotting alternative assets into portfolio offerings, Saskatchewan’s Public Employees Pension Plan is incorporating an element of the defined benefit pension plan model, according to…
The Canadian Association of Pension Supervisory Authorities’ updated capital accumulation plan guideline led CPP Investments to sharpen accountability and governance risk globally, according to Marina…
In its sophomore year under the Employee Savings Survey banner, Benefits Canada’s annual check in with plan members about their financial priorities and the condition of…
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…
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…
“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…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
“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…
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…
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…
With only a few weeks left in a year impacted by trade wars, equity concentration risk and the increased appeal of artificial intelligence opportunities, defined…