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.…
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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 January 23, 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
2024 Face to Face Drug Plan Management Forum: Panel: A look at the evolution of drug coverage
Advances in medical science and innovations in drug development necessitate updated drug plan strategies, according to Frédéric Leblanc (pictured far right), strategic leader of drug…
- By: Suzanne Lepage
- January 23, 2025 January 15, 2025
- 07:54
2024 Face to Face Drug Plan Management Forum: Employer-provided drug plans drive healthy, productive workplaces
Private drug plans play a pivotal role in ensuring faster and broader access to medications for 27 million Canadians, said Joe Farago, executive director of…
- By: Suzanne Lepage
- January 23, 2025 January 15, 2025
- 07:53
Bell Let’s Talk Day providing opportunities to promote mental-health resources, open communication
Bell Let’s Talk Day provides an opportunity to promote internal mental-health resources to employees and establish more open communication, says Jessica Reid, the company’s director…
- By: Sadie Janes
- January 22, 2025 January 21, 2025
- 09:00
Six in 10 Canadian employees planning to change jobs this year: survey
Six in 10 Canadian (57 per cent) employees say they’re either in the process of moving employers or may seek new employment in the next…
- By: Staff
- January 21, 2025 January 21, 2025
- 15:00
Expert panel: Chronic disease management, GLP-1s among 2025 health benefits trends
The previous year was an interesting one in the world of employee benefits plans. Over the previous 12 months, employers have navigated the explosion of…
- By: Kim Siddall
- January 21, 2025 January 21, 2025
- 09:00
Beyond Blue Monday: Employee mental health a year-round priority, says expert
While ‘Blue Monday’ may highlight the importance of employee mental health, supporting workers’ psychological safety is a year-round duty, says Mara Notarfonzo, vice-president of total…
- By: Blake Wolfe
- January 20, 2025 January 17, 2025
- 09:00
Acera Insurance’s group benefits division expanding to Saskatchewan through BMA Group partnership
Calgary-based Acera Insurance Services Ltd. is expanding its group benefits division to Saskatchewan through a partnership with Saskatoon-based group benefits and retirement consultancy BMA Group.…
- By: Staff
- January 17, 2025 January 15, 2025
- 15:00
Top 5 HR, benefits, pension and investment stories of the week
An article on the impact of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s tariff threats and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s resignation on financial markets was the most-read story…
- By: Staff
- January 17, 2025 January 16, 2025
- 09:00
CLHIA focusing on continued support for virtual health care, innovation in 2025
In 2025, the Canadian Life and Health Insurance Association hopes to see continued support for virtual health care and innovation, says Stephen Frank, the association’s…
- By: Sadie Janes
- January 13, 2025 January 13, 2025
- 09:00