Manitoba becomes first province to join national pharmacare program with $219 million deal
Manitoba has become the first province to officially join Ottawa’s pharmacare program, giving it access to federal funding to cover the cost of birth control…
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Expert panel: How employers can prepare their benefits plans, support employees amid U.S. tariff threat
Economic uncertainty, including the potential for new U.S. tariffs, is prompting businesses to review their workforce strategies and benefits policies to remain resilient. While employers…
- By: Kenneth MacDonald
- February 28, 2025 February 27, 2025
- 09:00
Top 5 HR, benefits, pension and investment stories of the week
An article on how remote working positively impacts employees was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com this past week. Here are the top five human resources,…
- By: Staff
- February 14, 2025 February 13, 2025
- 09:00
Innovative Medicines Canada appointing Patrick Hupé as vice-president of government, stakeholder relations
Innovative Medicines Canada is appointing Patrick Hupé as vice-president of government and stakeholder relations. He brings more than 25 years of experience in medical technology…
- By: Staff
- February 13, 2025 February 12, 2025
- 15:00
How employers can attract, retain talent amid decline in bonuses
Amid a decline in employee bonuses, it’s important for employers to reassess their attraction and retention strategies through channels such as employee feedback, says Martin…
- By: Blake Wolfe
- February 12, 2025 February 11, 2025
- 09:00
My take: Remote working may prove to be the great workplace equalizer
As employers begin mandating a return to the office, it’s important they consider how remote working has improved the employee experience for workers who are…
- By: Lauren Bailey
- February 11, 2025 February 10, 2025
- 09:00
Canadian employers increasingly prioritizing inclusive benefits: survey
Canadian employers are increasingly focusing on coverage for women’s health and gender affirmation in their employee benefits plans, according to a new survey by WTW.…
- By: Staff
- February 11, 2025 February 10, 2025
- 09:00
Germany providing leave protection for women experiencing miscarriage
Germany is extending maternity protection for women to include those who have suffered a miscarriage after they’ve entered the 13th week of pregnancy, according to…
- By: Staff
- February 7, 2025 February 6, 2025
- 09:00
Pentagon strips travel reimbursement for troops seeking abortions, fertility treatment
The U.S. Defense Department will no longer reimburse service members for travel out of state to get reproductive health care, including abortions and fertility treatments,…
- By: Lolita C. Baldor, the Associated Press
- February 4, 2025 February 4, 2025
- 15:00
Ivaco Rolling Mills, USW agreement includes pension, benefits gains
The union representing roughly 435 employees at Ivaco Rolling Mills in eastern Ontario has ratified two five-year collective agreements that include pension and benefits gains.…
- By: Staff
- January 31, 2025 January 30, 2025
- 09:00
Top 5 HR, benefits, pension and investment stories of the week
An article on the Benefits Alliance’s 2025 priorities was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com this past week. Here are the top five human resources, benefits,…
- By: Staff
- January 31, 2025 January 30, 2025
- 09:00
A third of U.S. employers including cell, gene therapies in their benefits plan: survey
A third (33 per cent) of U.S. employers currently include cell and gene therapies in their benefits plans and 36 per cent are actively evaluating…
- By: Staff
- January 28, 2025 January 28, 2025
- 14:30
Coverage of the 2024 Future of Work Summit
On Dec. 10, Benefits Canada’s 2024 Future of Work Summit brought together key industry leaders to discuss pressing human resources issues, such as attraction and retention; diversity, equity and inclusion;…
- By: Benefits Canada
- January 27, 2025 January 23, 2025
- 08:00
2024 Future of Work Summit: How preventative health investments can help address rates of chronic illness
Over the past 20 years, the amount Canadians spend on their personal fitness, health and wellness has more than doubled, yet they’ve experienced worse health…
- By: Kelsey Rolfe
- January 27, 2025 January 15, 2025
- 07:59
2024 Future of Work Summit: Women ‘reducing hours, taking lesser roles’ to manage menopause symptoms
Women over the age of 40 represent a quarter of the Canadian working population, with those between the ages of 45 and 55 the fastest…
- By: Kelsey Rolfe
- January 27, 2025 January 15, 2025
- 07:58
2024 Future of Work Summit: Employers, employees divided on return-to-work process after disability leave
Employees returning from a disability leave and their people managers have notably different perceptions about the return-to-work experience, according to recent research by Sun Life.…
- By: Kelsey Rolfe
- January 27, 2025 January 15, 2025
- 07:56
2024 Future of Work Summit: Employers using workplace flexibility, benefits offerings to attract, retain talent
Two-thirds (67 per cent) of employers say there’s currently a shortage of skilled workers in their industry and 58 per cent anticipate a skilled labour…
- By: Blake Wolfe
- January 27, 2025 January 28, 2025
- 07:55
2024 Future of Work Summit: The role of DEI in an evolving employee recruitment environment
A majority (65 per cent) of Canadian employers say they have or are working on implementing a diversity, equity and inclusion policy, while 44 per…
- By: Blake Wolfe
- January 27, 2025 January 15, 2025
- 07:55
Top 5 HR, benefits, pension and investment stories of the week
An article on why a majority of Canadians are planning to switch jobs this year was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com this past week. Here…
- By: Staff
- January 24, 2025 January 23, 2025
- 09:00
Pharmacare, access to virtual health care among priorities for Benefits Alliance in 2025
Advocacy on the federal government’s pharmacare program will continue to be a core focus for the Benefits Alliance in 2025, says Carolyne Eagan, the association’s…
- By: Lauren Bailey
- January 24, 2025 January 23, 2025
- 09:00
Coverage of the Face to Face Drug Plan Management Forum
Benefits Canada’s Face to Face Drug Plan Management Forum has been running for nearly 20 years and is the industry’s most popular drug benefits conference.…
- By: Benefits Canada
- January 23, 2025 February 4, 2025
- 08:00
2024 Face to Face in Drug Plan Management Forum: Balancing treatment, drug plan sustainability with ADHD in the workplace
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is a neurodevelopmental disorder, affecting up to nine per cent of children and five per cent of adults, said Marie-Hélène Dugal,…
- By: Suzanne Lepage
- January 23, 2025 January 15, 2025
- 07:59
2024 Face to Face Drug Plan Management Forum: Using drug plans to address women’s health at all life stages
Women face unique health challenges throughout their lives — across most age groups, women experience higher rates of chronic diseases compared to men, said Neda…
- By: Suzanne Lepage
- January 23, 2025 January 15, 2025
- 07:57
2024 Face to Face Drug Plan Management Forum: The connection between drug benefit utilization and women’s health
Canada’s workforce increasingly reflects the unique health challenges faced by its female population. Between 2018 and 2023, women represented a little more than half of…
- By: Suzanne Lepage
- January 23, 2025 January 15, 2025
- 07:56
2024 Face to Face Drug Plan Management Forum: Precision oncology plays critical role in breast cancer treatment
Breast cancer is the most common cancer in Canada, predominantly affecting women, with more than 29,000 diagnoses in 2023. It’s complexity is underscored by more…
- By: Suzanne Lepage
- January 23, 2025 January 15, 2025
- 07:55