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…
The OPSEU Pension Trust is reporting a 4.2 per cent net investment return in 2025, according to its latest year-end report. As at Dec. 31,…
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.…
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.…
The Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan achieved a 6.7 per cent net investment return as at Dec. 31, 2025, resulting in a total investment income of…
Private equity has played a diversifying role in the portfolios of institutional investors but the asset class could be showing signs of concern. Most outlooks…
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…
Nearly half (49 per cent) of U.S. female employees have stymied their career ambitions because of caregiving responsibilities, compared to just 32 per cent of…
The Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan achieved a 7.7 per cent net return at the end of 2025, resulting in a net investment income of…
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,…
Major Canadian banks and pension funds provided tens of billions of dollars to American contractors for the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency, an investigation…
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…
The funded status of a typical defined benefit pension plan increased on a solvency basis but decreased on an accounting basis in January, according to…
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…
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…
Calling all employers and plan sponsors — the 2026 Workplace Benefits Awards are now open for entries! If your organization is leading the way in…