Despite rising health-care costs, there’s a gap when it comes to seeing the results of all of that spending, according to a speaker at the…
While Canadians hear about the high cost of drugs all of the time, “the sky is not falling,” said Jim Favaro, senior manager for private…
Keeping private drug plans sustainable is key for all Canadians. While measures such as mandatory generic substitution and prior authorization are standard solutions in many…
A migraine is more than just a headache. The third most common disorder in the world, migraine is a chronic disease of the brain that’s…
All of the articles from the event are available online in our special section: Calgary Drug Trends Summit. Looking for photos from other events? Check…
Medavie Blue Cross’ health foundation is providing a funding boost to an online program that aims to help Canadians reduce their risk of developing chronic disease. Medavie’s foundation…
While contracts between institutional investors and asset managers can inadvertently encourage short-term investment decisions, a new report by FCLT Global is recommending nine key areas…
The Canadian Pacific Railway Co. and the Canadian Pacific Police Association have ratified a new five-year agreement, which includes paid compassionate leave that employees can receive…
The British Columbia Court of Appeal has dismissed injured veterans’ pension claims against the federal government because they had “no chance of success.” “It’s difficult…
Dentons Canada LLP has appointed Meaghen Russell as a partner in its employment, labour and pensions group. Based in the firm’s Toronto office, Russell will be…
Green Shield Canada is launching a new mindfulness training program that will be available for free to all of its plan members. The program, which…
The majority of global institutional investors anticipate 2018 will be a year of increasing volatility in both the bond (70 per cent) and stock (78 per…
The Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan has announced a new joint venture with mining giant Glencore Canada Corp. to invest in royalty streams from base-metals projects.…
Don Smith, the recently suspended chair of the Colleges of Applied Arts and Technology pension plan’s board of trustees, has been removed from his position…
The University Pension Plan Ontario is creating a joint venture with Schroders Capital to invest in high-quality logistics and industrial real estate across northwestern Europe.…
The average Canadian defined benefit pension plan returned 0.6 per cent during the fourth quarter of 2025, down from 4.4 per cent in the previous…
The federal government is expanding its return-to-office mandate for public employees. As of May 4, executives in the federal public service will be required to…
With the new year may come new resolutions — or at least topics to keep in mind — for capital accumulation plan sponsors. Ongoing compliance…
An article on the suspension of the board chair at the Colleges of Applied Arts and Technology pension plan was the most-read article on BenefitsCanada.com…