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Top 5 HR, benefits, pension and investment stories of the week

Top 5 HR, benefits, pension and investment stories of the week

  • By: Staff
  • November 14, 2025 November 13, 2025
  • 09:00
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An article on proposed changes to preferred pharmacy networks outlined in the Ontario government’s fall economic statement was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com this past week.

Here are the top five human resources, benefits, pension and investment stories of the last week:

1. Ontario taking steps to end preferred pharmacy networks, introducing VPLA framework

2. Unifor, Loblaws agreement includes benefits gains

3. Canadian employees say fun, social moments boosting workplace happiness: survey

4. Expert says lack of real return bonds update from federal budget is disappointing

5. Flight Centre wins award for holistic employee mental-health strategy

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