The House of Commons’ standing committee on health is recommending the creation of a universal, single public payer prescription drug coverage program for all Canadians.…
A little bit of knowledge is a dangerous thing. That’s the point Bonnie-Jean MacDonald, senior research fellow at National Institute of Ageing at Ryerson University…
The Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec is entering into a financing agreement with Metro Supply Chain Group Inc., an Ontario-based third-party logistics services provider.…
While Canada’s defined contribution pension industry faces many challenges, the continuous improvement of offerings from service providers is one of the things that’s working, according to Western…
Despite several twists and turns, Australian superannuation fund QSuper isn’t shying away from implementing new technology. Speaking at Benefits Canada‘s Benefits & Pension Summit in Toronto on Tuesday, Kim…
Most Canadian employers have yet to take action to prepare for the incoming changes to the Canada Pension Plan and Quebec Pension Plan, according to…
While almost all Canadian companies using artificial intelligence and automation expect to expand their use of the technologies in the next three years, less than five…
A federal spending watchdog says it could cost federal coffers more than $76 billion a year to provide a national, guaranteed minimum income similar to…
Seasons Change — And So Do Markets
While financial literacy programs have become more prevalent in recent years, what can they do to ensure they have the maximum impact? “Financial literacy, while…
One of the biggest changes in the benefits industry over the next five years will be the movement towards virtual care as a standalone category,…
Canadian cannabis producer MedReleaf Corp. has introduced a product identification number for 57 of its medical marijuana products in an effort to facilitate coverage in…
While many employers offer a comparable pension or health benefits plan to all employees, where long-term incentives plans are available they usually vary by employee level.…
Pension funds can enhance society in a way that doesn’t have to interfere with their fiduciary integrity and financial sustainability, according to a new report…
The universe of defined benefit pension managers’ pooled funds posted a median return of 0.5 per cent before management fees during the first quarter of…
The Saskatchewan Healthcare Employees’ Pension Plan is appointing Paula Potter as chief executive officer, effective July 1, 2026. She steps into the CEO role with…
Nearly two-thirds (60 per cent) of Canadian employees report being very or somewhat satisfied with their current employee benefits, according to a new survey by…
Recent decisions in Ontario and British Columbia demonstrate the balance between employers’ need to know and employees’ right to privacy at the heart of the…
While three per cent of total working time is lost to absences due to health issues, a much larger portion — 19 per cent —…