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Feds seeking to boost domestic investments by Canadian institutional investors: budget

bmcgovern — Wed, 17 Apr 2024 13:00:53 +0000

In its 2024 budget on Tuesday, the federal government announced a new working group dedicated to encouraging increased domestic investments by Canadian institutional investors. Former Bank of Canada governor Stephen Poloz is being tasked to lead an organization that will identify priority investment opportunities in the country for the more than $3 trillion held by […]

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52% of workers say receiving an annual bonus makes them feel appreciated at work: survey; Liberals table bill paving way for future pharmacare program a day before deadline

lbailey — Fri, 01 Mar 2024 14:05:47 +0000

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Liberals table bill paving way for future pharmacare program a day before deadline

bmcgovern — Thu, 29 Feb 2024 20:00:25 +0000

Health Minister Mark Holland tabled a long-awaited bill Thursday meant to pave the way for national pharmacare and preserve a deal that secures the New Democratic Party’s support for the government in the House of Commons. The bill includes a program to cover birth control as well as diabetes drugs and supplies for anyone with […]

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AIMCo highlighting importance of ERG support, community for Black History Month; Stakeholders forming coalition to minimize impact of pharmacare on benefits plans

Sadie Janes — Tue, 27 Feb 2024 14:11:04 +0000

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Stakeholders forming coalition to minimize impact of pharmacare on employer-sponsored benefits plans

lbailey — Tue, 27 Feb 2024 14:00:18 +0000

Several stakeholders from the benefits sector are partnering to form the Smart Health Benefits Coalition, an advocacy group that aims to strengthen the health-care system and address longstanding gaps in care. The federal government will release the framework for its pharmacare program on March 1 and the coalition — comprised of representatives from Gallagher, Benefits Alliance, GroupHEALTH, Hub International Ltd., […]

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

lbailey — Fri, 02 Feb 2024 14:00:43 +0000

An article on the Canadian Life and Health Insurance Association’s priorities for the coming year 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 week: 1. CLHIA focusing on improving pharmacare, rare disease drug coverage in 2024 2. Majority of Canadian employers expecting […]

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Manulife, Loblaw deal to deliver specialty drugs sparks access, competition concerns

lbailey — Wed, 31 Jan 2024 14:00:44 +0000

Some pharmacare policy experts are raising concerns about competition and patient access to much-needed medication after Manulife Financial Corp. announced its coverage of certain prescription drugs will only apply at Loblaw Cos. Ltd. pharmacies. The new arrangement, details of which were shared with plan holders earlier this month, affects around 260 medications under the insurance […]

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CLHIA focusing on improving pharmacare, rare disease drug coverage in 2024

Sadie Janes — Mon, 29 Jan 2024 14:00:29 +0000

In the year ahead, the Canadian Life and Health Insurance Association will continue its advocacy efforts to ensure the federal government’s proposed pharmacare plan extends coverage for those who lack benefits without disrupting workplace benefits that millions of working Canadians rely on, says Stephen Frank, the association’s president and chief executive officer. The right approach to […]

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2024 Canadian Leadership Council on Drug Plan Partnerships

lrandall — Fri, 12 Jan 2024 16:17:06 +0000

OVERVIEW AGENDA SPEAKERS LOCATION SPONSOR INFORMATION POST EVENT COVERAGE REQUEST TO REGISTER Canadian Leadership Council on Drug Plan Partnerships May 7, 2024 | Vantage Venues, Toronto The value of private drug plans The Canadian Leadership Council on Drug Plan Partnerships has brought together private payer thought leaders to examine the pressing challenges of Canadian private […]

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