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Green Shield Benefits Association acquiring Benecaid

Green Shield Benefits Association acquiring Benecaid

The Green Shield Benefits Association, part of the Green Shield Canada group of companies, is acquiring Benecaid Health Benefit Solutions Inc. The company’s current leadership…

  • By: Staff
  • November 27, 2020 November 27, 2020
  • 15:00
Canadian ESG-related investment assets surge to $3.2 trillion: report

Canadian ESG-related investment assets surge to $3.2 trillion: report

Investments that incorporate environmental, social and governance factors are growing rapidly in Canada, according to a new survey by the Responsible Investment Association. It found these…

  • By: Staff
  • November 27, 2020 January 19, 2021
  • 09:15
EQ Care appointing new director of disability management support services

EQ Care appointing new director of disability management support services

EQ Care is appointing Rosalie Croteau as director of disability management support services. As the company extends further into this area, Croteau will be assisting…

  • By: Staff
  • November 27, 2020 January 19, 2021
  • 09:14
IMCO launching first structured pool of assets

IMCO launching first structured pool of assets

The Investment Management Corp. of Ontario is launching its first structured pool of assets, worth approximately $3.5 billion. The launch of the Canadian public equity pool marks a…

  • By: Staff
  • November 27, 2020 January 19, 2021
  • 09:13
Online CBT effective for chronic, severe mental-health conditions

Online CBT effective for chronic, severe mental-health conditions

Internet-based cognitive behavioural therapy is reaching pockets of the population that had never previously accessed mental-health care and achieving clinical improvement for users, said Adam…

Meeting the growing need for mental health with virtual care

Meeting the growing need for mental health with virtual care

Long before the coronavirus pandemic disrupted everyone’s lives, a large portion of the working population had mental-health issues that affected their jobs and performance. But the pandemic…

  • By: Sonya Felix
  • November 27, 2020 November 27, 2020
  • 09:00
Seneca College’s EAP schooling remote workers on fitness

Seneca College’s EAP schooling remote workers on fitness

As remote working continues amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, Seneca College is increasingly promoting employee fitness. “Employee fitness has always been a high priority for…

  • By: Blake Wolfe
  • November 27, 2020 November 27, 2020
  • 09:00
Conference Coverage: 2020 Mental Health Summit

Conference Coverage: 2020 Mental Health Summit

The coronavirus pandemic has brought the importance of mental health to the forefront like never before. On Nov. 12 and 13, the virtual 2020 Mental…

A look at the link between mental health and gut health

A look at the link between mental health and gut health

The mental-health impacts of isolation and quarantine are clear, but Canadians may not realize loneliness can also harm their physical health, said Diane McIntosh, psychiatrist…

Understanding the journey of a patient with depression

Understanding the journey of a patient with depression

Defining depression may seem simple, but it’s actually a complex mental-health disorder that can look different for every person it affects. That’s why a personalized…

  • By: Sonya Felix
  • November 27, 2020 November 27, 2020
  • 07:56

Addressing the role of the workplace in mental-health issues, support

Two-thirds of employees making short- or long-term disability claims cited their workplace or work-related issues as a cause, but despite this only one in three…

Widespread use of AI could spur mental-health challenges

Widespread use of AI could spur mental-health challenges

Technology and artificial intelligence can play important roles in helping to address mental-health issues, but they also have the potential to greatly exacerbate them, according…

Is private and public health care ready for a mental-health tsunami?

Is private and public health care ready for a mental-health tsunami?

While group benefits plans can help employees access essential mental-health support, barriers still exist that keep people from receiving the care they need. And with the…

  • By: Sonya Felix
  • November 27, 2020 November 27, 2020
  • 07:53
Canada’s mental-health care system ripe for a digital makeover

Canada’s mental-health care system ripe for a digital makeover

With the coronavirus pandemic expected to double the demand for mental-health service, digital technology is opening the door to a new normal, with shorter wait times for…

Co-ordinated treatment plan required to get staff with depression back to work

Co-ordinated treatment plan required to get staff with depression back to work

With depression rapidly becoming the primary reason for workplace impairment and disability claims, it’s important to understand the role work plays in maintaining good health.…

  • By: Sonya Felix
  • November 27, 2020 November 27, 2020
  • 07:51
U.S. SEC proposing gig workers paid in company stocks

U.S. SEC proposing gig workers paid in company stocks

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission is proposing new rules that would allow gig workers to be partially paid in company equity. If adopted, the…

  • By: Staff
  • November 26, 2020 February 23, 2021
  • 09:00
Pension fund managers calling for stronger ESG disclosure

Pension fund managers calling for stronger ESG disclosure

A group of Canadian pension plan investment managers is calling on companies to standardize their environmental, social and governance disclosure to help them in their…

Diversity, inclusion at work a priority for younger employees: survey

Diversity, inclusion at work a priority for younger employees: survey

Diversity and inclusion in the workplace are more of a priority for younger employees, according to a new study commissioned by ADP Canada Co. The…

  • By: Staff
  • November 25, 2020 November 25, 2020
  • 15:00
Learn more about the Sustainable Investing Award finalists

Learn more about the Sustainable Investing Award finalists

The Canadian Investment Review’s Sustainable Investing Award will be presented to a pension plan that has shown leadership and/or significant progress when it comes to…

  • By: Staff
  • November 25, 2020 January 19, 2021
  • 13:23
Canadians named to advisory board developing transparency benchmark for pensions

Canadians named to advisory board developing transparency benchmark for pensions

A new advisory board tasked with creating a benchmark for transparency throughout global pension investment systems will include two Canadian members. The board was jointly…

  • By: Staff
  • November 25, 2020 January 19, 2021
  • 09:20
Canadians named to advisory board on pension plan transparency

Canadians named to advisory board on pension plan transparency

A new advisory board tasked with creating a benchmark for transparency throughout global pension investment systems will include two Canadian members. The board was jointly established by…

  • By: Staff
  • November 25, 2020 November 25, 2020
  • 09:00
Employers balancing benefits costs and employee well-being: survey

Employers balancing benefits costs and employee well-being: survey

As the coronavirus pandemic continues, Canadian employers are balancing the need to reduce benefits costs while focusing on employee well-being, according to a new survey by…

  • By: Staff
  • November 25, 2020 November 25, 2020
  • 08:30
Half of employers plan to continue flexible working policies post-pandemic: survey

Half of employers plan to continue flexible working policies post-pandemic: survey

A majority (52 per cent) of human resources managers said they’ll continue with flexible working policies to support their employees’ work-life balance once the coronavirus pandemic…

  • By: Staff
  • November 24, 2020 November 24, 2020
  • 15:30
PSP invests in telecommunications, CPPIB in biopharmaceuticals

PSP invests in telecommunications, CPPIB in biopharmaceuticals

The Public Sector Pension Investment Board is entering a definitive agreement with Loral Space & Communications Inc. and Telesat Canada to combine the two telecommunications…

  • November 24, 2020 January 19, 2021
  • 15:00
An employer’s guide to curating a suite of voluntary benefits

An employer’s guide to curating a suite of voluntary benefits

In an art gallery, people often recognize and appreciate the arrangement of the pieces as much as the works of art themselves. When employers offer voluntary…