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Benefits Canada Experts
Kenneth MacDonald
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…
- February 28, 2025 February 27, 2025
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Expert panel: Digital health solutions take a holistic approach to patient care
Various forms of digital health care have been available in Canada for several years, but I'd argue nothing has accelerated the awareness, need and adoption…
- October 5, 2021 October 5, 2021
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Expert panel: Supporting employees’ mental health a marathon, not a sprint
Anyone who's ever run a marathon or completed an endurance race or trek knows the last few miles are the hardest, both physically and mentally.…
- July 6, 2021 July 23, 2021
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Expert panel: Think of health-care spending accounts as the duct tape of benefits plans
Any do-it-yourself handyman’s toolbox isn’t complete without a roll a flexible multi-purpose cloth adhesive that has unlimited uses — a.k.a. duct tape. It's been used…
- February 16, 2021 October 20, 2021
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Benefits Canada Experts
Kim Siddall
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…
- January 21, 2025 January 21, 2025
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Expert panel: The importance of employee feedback in shaping benefits plans
Most employers look to get feedback from their employees on a variety of topics that touch on the worker experience. Valuable information can be found…
- August 14, 2024 August 13, 2024
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Expert panel: How employers can support neurodiverse workers through benefits, workplace policies
Canadian employers have taken important steps forward on a range of diversity, equity and inclusion matters. That work continues, particularly in the context of neurodiversity,…
- April 12, 2024 April 11, 2024
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Expert panel: How employers can support a multigenerational workforce
Between 2000 and 2022, the average retirement age among Canadians climbed from 61.6 to 64.6, the highest it’s been since 1982, according to data from…
- December 18, 2023 March 27, 2024
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Benefits Canada Experts
Gavin Benjamin
Expert panel: Regulatory guidelines, geopolitical risk impacting pension plan sponsors in 2025
With the start of a new year, there are several developments and trends that will likely impact Canadian pension plan sponsors in 2025. Implementation of…
- January 6, 2025 January 6, 2025
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Expert panel: How will CAPSA’s risk management guideline impact pension plan administrators?
The Canadian Association of Pension Supervisory Authorities’ guideline for risk management provides that plan administrators should create a framework to identify, evaluate, manage and monitor…
- October 17, 2024 October 16, 2024
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Expert panel: New research brings mortality improvement into spotlight for pension plan sponsors
One of the many consequences of the coronavirus pandemic was an unprecedented interest in the life expectancy of Canadians. While the increased focus on life…
- May 28, 2024 May 27, 2024
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Expert panel: What does 2024 hold in store for the pension industry?
With the arrival of the new year, there are three topics that will be important for pension plan sponsors, members and other industry stakeholders in…
- January 4, 2024 January 3, 2024
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Benefits Canada Experts
Katharine Coons
Expert panel: Communication, technology shaping employers’ mental-health strategies in 2025
Heading into 2025, the workplace mental-health landscape in Canada continues to transform and grow. Employers continue to recognize that prioritizing mental health is a critical…
- January 2, 2025 January 1, 2025
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Expert panel: How employers can support managers to effectively champion employee mental health
Most employees have experienced the powerful impact, whether positive or negative, that a manager can have on their work experience and overall well-being. As conversations…
- November 15, 2024 November 11, 2024
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Expert Panel: Why it’s important for employees to take time to recharge
Taking a break is always a good idea for employees, whether it’s a mid-morning stretch, a walk around the block, a lunch break in the…
- April 10, 2024 April 9, 2024
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Expert panel: Employers taking preventative, holistic approach to employee mental health in 2024
Workplace wellness and employee mental health are popular topics of discussion and top priorities for organizations across Canada — and that conversation will continue in…
- January 8, 2024 January 5, 2024
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Benefits Canada Experts
Matthew Pavelich
Expert panel: How plan sponsors are navigating benefits costs, innovations in 2024
With 2024 well underway, it’s important for employers to adapt their strategies in the ever-evolving landscape of employee benefits. Employee expectations continue to evolve and…
- March 13, 2024 March 12, 2024
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