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Friday 01 March 2024
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Liberals table bill paving way for future pharmacare program a day before deadline
Liberals table bill paving way for future pharmacare program a day before deadline
The bill includes a program to cover birth control as well as diabetes drugs and supplies for anyone with a health card, which must now be negotiated with individual provinces and territories.
52% of workers say receiving an annual bonus makes them feel appreciated at work: survey
52% of workers say receiving an annual bonus makes them feel appreciated at work: survey
Respondents also said trust from their boss (29%) and receiving verbal recognition (16%) also makes employees feel appreciated in the workplace, according to a new survey by Robert Half.
55% of Americans worry they won't have financial security in retirement: survey
55% of Americans worry they won't have financial security in retirement: survey
More than three-quarters (79%) of respondents believe there’s a retirement crisis, up from 67% in 2020, according to a new survey by the National Institute on Retirement Security.
 
From the Archives
National pharmacare program will cost $40BN annually with shift of $14BN in private insurance
National pharmacare program will cost $40BN annually with shift of $14BN in private insurance
“A $40 billion pharmacare program will shift costs to the government and cause disruption as people find their medication is no longer covered and employers consider dropping plans or reducing coverage,” said CLHIA's Stephen Frank, in a press release.
 
In Case You Missed It
Top 5 HR, benefits, pension and investment stories of the week
Top 5 HR, benefits, pension and investment stories of the week
An article detailing Ford of Canada's transfer of $923 million in pension plan liabilities through a group annuity buyout was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com.
Caisse sells 1.3% of shares in insurance firm, BCI buys ownership stake in Australian agriculture operator
Caisse sells 1.3% of shares in insurance firm, BCI buys ownership stake in Australian agriculture operator
The CDPQ will sell roughly 2.3 million shares of Intact Financial for approximately $525 million and the BCI is buying an ownership stake in Australian horticultural operator Costa Group for $3.20 per share.