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Remembering Hislop vs. Canada, landmark case securing CPP benefits for all same-sex partners

Gideon Scanlon — Thu, 29 Jun 2023 16:30:42 +0000

In 2000, the federal government announced same-sex partners of Canada Pension Plan beneficiaries could claim survivor benefits, as long as their bereavement had occurred no earlier than 1998. This was of cold comfort to George Hislop, whose partner Ron Shearer had died in 1986. In 2003, the LGBTQ2S+ rights advocate and businessperson launched a class […]

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Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada providing employees, dependants with $10K in gender affirmation coverage

lbailey — Wed, 28 Jun 2023 13:00:41 +0000

Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada Inc. is providing employees and their dependants with $10,000 in lifetime gender affirmation coverage. The additional coverage complements existing benefits that support transitioning employees, including prescription drug coverage for hormone therapy, mental-health coverage, disability insurance and medical leaves for employees who are recovering from surgeries. The new coverage is also extended to […]

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Accenture supporting LGBTQ2S+ employees with leadership training, mentoring

Sadie Janes — Tue, 27 Jun 2023 13:00:49 +0000

Accenture Canada is reinforcing its commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion during Pride Month and beyond by offering leadership training and mentorship opportunities for all of its LGBTQ2S+ employees and allies. “We not only foster innovation and growth within these spaces, but ensure everyone knows this is a workplace of inclusion and equality,” says Caroline Gayle, […]

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U of T supporting employee well-being with enhanced gender affirmation coverage

Sadie Janes — Wed, 21 Jun 2023 13:00:14 +0000

The University of Toronto is supporting employee well-being with enhanced gender affirmation coverage. Heather Boon, acting vice-president of people strategy, equity and culture at U of T, says the coverage was negotiated in several of its recent collective agreements and is also available to non-union employees. “Gender affirmation coverage is being provided to help support […]

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AstraZeneca Canada supporting LGBTQ2S+ talent with employee resource group

lbailey — Thu, 30 Jun 2022 19:00:27 +0000

AstraZeneca is supporting its LGBTQ2S+ workers and drawing new talent with a new employee resource group. The AZPride Canada ERG will focus on providing social support, as well as career and employment development and education, for LGBTQ2S+ workers. The group recently co-hosted several Pride Month events, including a lunch using vendors from the LGBTQ2S+ community, […]

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Procter & Gamble Canada hosting Pride events for employees, providing inclusivity training

Sadie Janes — Thu, 09 Jun 2022 13:00:34 +0000

Procter & Gamble Canada is marking Pride Month with two events for employees to discuss diversity, equity and inclusion issues. On June 14, the consumer goods company will host a roundtable discussion for employees, providing an open forum to talk about LGBTQ2S+ topics, share resources and answer questions, says Lisa Reid, country manager at P&G […]

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How CIBC is supporting LGBTQ2S+ employees, increasing DEI targets

Sadie Janes — Thu, 02 Jun 2022 13:00:31 +0000

Enhancements to the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce’s gender affirmation coverage is the latest way the bank is supporting LGBTQ2S+ employees during Pride Month and beyond. The expanded coverage was added to the organization’s benefits program last month and includes reimbursement for specific gender transition surgeries and procedures up to $10,000 per year, up to a […]

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