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Q&A with EllisDon’s Connie Ellis

The construction services company’s director of mental health discusses bringing psychological health and safety to an industry she grew up in, women’s health and road…

40% of women say they aren’t satisfied with employer’s benefits plan: survey

While more than half (57 per cent) of Canadian women agree that International Women’s Day initiatives can have a meaningful impact in the workplace, 64…

  • By: Staff
  • March 5, 2026 March 5, 2026
  • 15:00

London Drugs supporting employee, manager mental health through apps, training

London Drugs is supporting employee well-being through several mental-health training programs. Through a mobile app, the pharmacy chain offers employees group and individual learning sessions…

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B.C. court rules employer not entitled to dictate terms of share repurchases under stock option plan

The British Columbia Supreme Court has ruled employers don’t necessarily have an unfettered right to dictate the terms of a repurchase of shares held by…

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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
  • 09:00

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
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Adult literacy an overlooked barrier to workplace equity, advancement: expert

Adult literacy remains one of the most overlooked drivers of career advancement, says Melanie Valcin, president and chief executive officer of United for Literacy. “When…

  • By: Sonya Singh
  • February 26, 2026 February 23, 2026
  • 09:00
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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
  • 15:00
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Vancity building pathways to BIPOC leadership representation by reducing barriers in hiring, employee advancement

Vancouver City Savings Credit Union is supporting diverse talent through an initiative that reduces systemic barriers in hiring and advancement and strengthens pathways into leadership…

  • By: Sonya Singh
  • February 25, 2026 February 24, 2026
  • 09:00
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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
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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
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Top 5 HR, benefits, pension and investment stories of the week

An article on the ongoing governance crisis at the Colleges of Applied Arts and Technology’s pension plan was the most-read article on BenefitsCanada.com this past…

  • By: Staff
  • February 20, 2026 February 19, 2026
  • 09:00
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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

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

61% of employers lack communication strategy for workplace change: report

A majority of employers still don’t have a formal strategy for communicating workplace change, despite identifying it as their most urgent internal communications need, according…

  • By: Staff
  • March 16, 2026 March 13, 2026
  • 09:00

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

‘Ghost jobs’ fuelling frustration among Canadian job seekers: survey

More than half (56 per cent) of Canadian job seekers believe they’ve applied for a ‘ghost job’ — a posting for a role that an…

  • By: Staff
  • February 3, 2026 February 2, 2026
  • 09:00

How do OECD remote-working guidelines impact Canadian employers?

The Organisation of Economic Co-operation and Development has introduced new guidelines for determining whether a remote employee’s home office amounts to a permanent establishment that…

How employers can navigate U.S. tariff complications to retain talent

As Canadian employers continue to experience economic strain from U.S. tariffs, it’s important for human resources professionals to focus on communication and creative strategies to…

CAAT places Derek Dobson on administrative leave, appoints acting CEO

The Colleges of Applied Arts and Technology’s pension plan is placing chief executive officer Derek Dobson on administrative leave and appointing Kevin Fahey as acting…

  • By: Staff
  • February 13, 2026 February 17, 2026
  • 15:00