An article on an Ontario judges’ association’s lawsuit against their pension plan sponsor was the most-read article on BenefitsCanada.com this past week. Here are the top five human resources, benefits, pension and investment stories of the last week: 1. Ontario judges’ group sues pension plan sponsor to prevent investments in derivatives 2. Survey finds Canadians […]
For every dollar invested in integrated mental-health coverage and care, $1.50 is returned through lower mental-health claims by year two, even before accounting for the impacts of absenteeism or disability, according to a new report by Greenshield. The report — which drew on several sources, including reports by the Mental Health Commission of Canada, the […]
Weight management drugs and high-cost specialty treatments are expected to have the biggest impact on private drug plans this year, according to Telus Health’s annual drug pipeline report. It found spending on weight management drugs has more than quadrupled since 2021. In 2024, the category doubled in size following the launch of Wegovy (semaglutide) in […]
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 as they navigate rising benefits costs, data gaps and operational complexity, according to a new report by Normandin Beaudry and MBWL International. The survey, which polled more than 300 global […]
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 seeking care disrupts their work, according to a new survey by GreenShield Canada. The survey, which polled more than 1,000 women, found only 13 per cent said their employer provides […]
Calling all employers and plan sponsors — the 2026 Workplace Benefits Awards are now open for entries! If your organization is leading the way in transforming how you support employees through your benefits plan, financial wellness, diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives or wellness programs, visit the 2026 Workplace Benefits Awards site and submit an entry. […]
An article on Skip’s new caregiving benefit was the most-read article on BenefitsCanada.com this past week. Here are the top five human resources, benefits, pension and investment stories of the last week: 1. Employee caregiving pressures push Skip to rethink benefits 2. A third of employees merely surviving as mental-health needs rise: report 3. 72% […]
Relay Financial Technologies Inc. is supporting employee well-being and engagement with a range of perks. The offerings are covered through the financial technology company’s wellness account and include pet insurance, dog-walking and house-cleaning services and meal delivery. Read: Employers relying on benefits, perks to attract, retain talent in 2026: report Jenna Smallfield, Relay’s senior director […]
Blue Cross Life Insurance Co. of Canada is acquiring StanCorp Financial Group Inc.’s Canadian voluntary benefits business. Read: U.S. employers offering new, additional voluntary benefits to retain, attract talent: survey The business provides critical illness insurance and accident insurance products in Canada and covers roughly 170,000 employees. The deal is expected to close this year […]
The union representing nearly 125 workers at Community Living Dryden-Sioux Lookout in Ontario have ratified new three-year collective agreements that include pension and benefits gains. The agreements include the implementation of the Colleges of Applied Arts and Technology’s DBplus pension plan beginning in 2026. In addition, vision coverage will increase from $100 to $200 for […]