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Phzio Canada, Benefits by Design and Green Shield Canada partner for virtual physio pilot

Phzio Canada has signed an agreement with Benefits by Design Inc. and Green Shield Canada to launch a virtual physiotherapy pilot project. The partnership will…

  • By: Staff
  • June 7, 2019 November 30, 2020
  • 08:55

Which work-related terms are dominating Canadians’ online job searches?

Health benefits and paid time off are among the top job perks Canadians are looking for when searching online for a new job, according to a new report by data…

  • By: Staff
  • June 7, 2019 November 30, 2020
  • 08:50
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Market value of trusteed pension assets declined in Q4 2018: StatsCan

The market value of Canadian trusteed pension fund assets decreased by 1.3 per cent in Q4 2018 compared to the previous quarter, landing at $1.87…

  • By: Staff
  • June 7, 2019 January 9, 2021
  • 08:30
Conference coverage: 2019 Calgary Benefits Summit

Conference coverage: 2019 Calgary Benefits Summit

On May 22, the 2019 Calgary Benefits Summit focused on how employers can make their organization its healthiest by starting with their benefits plans. Here’s…

How a Blue Zone concept can benefit the workplace

What can a small Alberta town of 70,000 people do when the provincial government’s response to, “We need a hospital,” is that they can possibly…

Employers must consider ‘every dimension’ in tackling obesity, weight management

In the last decade, the landscape of obesity has completely changed how the disease is understood, affecting the way it can be treated, said Dr. Shahebina…

Brand discount cards increase costs to private insurers by 46%: study

The potential effects of public drug plan changes on new therapies in Canada

If the Canadian government wants to tackle drug coverage, it should focus on the areas where Canadians are facing genuine gaps, according to Joe Farago, executive…

Workplace accommodations for employees living with Crohn’s and colitis

Canada continues to have one of the highest rates of irritable bowel disorder in the world, according to Mina Mawani, president and chief executive officer of…

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Sun Life making finance leadership changes

Sun Life Financial is making changes to its global finance leadership team and its investment management team. Marlene Van den Hoogen is the new senior vice-president and…

  • By: Staff
  • June 6, 2019 January 9, 2021
  • 09:15
Peer recognition big part of entering Workplace Benefits Awards, says 2018 winner

Peer recognition big part of entering Workplace Benefits Awards, says 2018 winner

Getting a sense of what industry peers are doing and what they think of the plan’s work was an important reason why the College of Applied…

Prevalence of U.S. workplace benefits plans on the rise: survey

Prevalence of U.S. workplace benefits plans on the rise: survey

The majority of small U.S. employers currently offer at least one health benefit to their employees, according to a new report by business research organization LIMRA.…

  • By: Staff
  • June 5, 2019 September 19, 2019
  • 15:00
Employers, insurers facing challenges as genetic testing grows in popularity

Employers, insurers facing challenges as genetic testing grows in popularity

Genetic testing is gradually growing in popularity as some employers adopt a more preventative benefits and wellness strategy. In its annual employee benefits report, the U.S.-based…

Feds proposals for variable benefits present opportunity to revisit PRPP rules: PIAC

Feds proposals for variable benefits present opportunity to revisit PRPP rules: PIAC

The federal government’s proposals around advanced life deferred annuities and variable payment life annuities represent significant enhancements in decumulation options for Canadian capital accumulation plan…

  • By: Staff
  • June 5, 2019 September 13, 2019
  • 09:00

Ontario DB plans’ average solvency ratio drops to 122% in Q1 2026: FSRA

Defined benefit pension plans in Ontario reported a median solvency ratio of 122 per cent during the first quarter of 2026, according to a new…

  • By: Staff
  • May 25, 2026 May 22, 2026
  • 15:00

CPP Investments returns 7.8% for fiscal 2026, net assets total $793.3 billion

CPP Investments is reporting a return of 7.8 per cent for its 2026 fiscal year. The results helped increase its net assets to $793.3 billion…

Equities market faces geopolitical volatility, questions around AI growth: report

While the global equities market recorded positive returns in the first quarter of 2026, a rebound seen in April was driven by only a few…

  • By: Staff
  • May 21, 2026 May 20, 2026
  • 11:00

Telus expands employee volunteer initiative amid growing focus on engagement, workplace culture

Corporate volunteering initiatives are playing a larger role as employers continue looking for ways to strengthen employee engagement, workplace culture and social purpose efforts, says…

Canada Life acquiring disability management provider Santé Circle Health

Canada Life Assurance Co. is acquiring Santé Circle Health, a provider of disability management and occupational health services. Santé Circle Health’s capabilities complement Canada Life’s…

  • By: Staff
  • May 26, 2026 May 25, 2026
  • 15:00

National Institute on Ageing’s Pension Centre of Excellence welcomes new member organizations during symposium

The National Institute on Ageing at Toronto Metropolitan University’s Pension Centre of Excellence is welcoming four new member organizations following its third symposium last week.…

  • By: Staff
  • May 26, 2026 May 25, 2026
  • 09:00