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2026 Mental Health Summit: Purolator ensuring mental-health strategy makes lasting impact with employees

2026 Mental Health Summit: Purolator ensuring mental-health strategy makes lasting impact with employees

To ensure its mental-health strategy has a lasting organizational impact, Purolator Inc. is taking a layered approach that combines leadership...

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Blake Wolfe

New Brunswick introducing unpaid job-protected leave for long-term illness, injury

New Brunswick introducing unpaid job-protected leave for long-term illness, injury

New Brunswick is supporting employee health with the introduction of job-protected leave for long-term illness and injury, becoming the final...

08.07.2026 10

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Blake Wolfe

34% of Canadian employees say mental health impacting productivity: survey

Among Canadian employees whose mental health affects their ability to function, 34 per cent say their work is highly disrupted, according to a new...

03.07.2026 10

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How Seaspan’s DEI strategy is reflected across its benefits programs

At Vancouver-based marine services firm Seaspan, employee benefits that cater to a diverse workforce are key to creating an inclusive environment...

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Dentsu Canada encouraging inclusivity through Pride events, workplace policies

Dentsu Canada is supporting its LGBTQ2S employees during Pride Month and throughout the year with inclusive workplace policies. The Toronto-based...

26.06.2026 10

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Blake Wolfe

Dentsu Canada encouraging inclusivity through Pride events, workplace policies

Dentsu Canada is supporting its LGBTQ2S employees during Pride Month and throughout the year with inclusive workplace policies. The Toronto-based...

26.06.2026 10

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Blake Wolfe

Balancing risk and return at the OPTrust

In the OPSEU Pension Trust’s pursuit of strong retirement outcomes for members, the journey is just as important as the destination, says Jacky...

22.06.2026 20

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Blake Wolfe

OPB marching in Toronto Pride Parade, supporting inclusive workplace, member experience

The Ontario Pension Board is supporting its LGBTQ2S employees and the wider community through several initiatives during Pride Month, including...

19.06.2026 10

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Blake Wolfe

Pfizer supporting employees with migraine through flexible work arrangements, raising awareness about condition

Pfizer Canada is encouraging employers and employees to recognize the impact of migraine on workplace culture and productivity through an annual...

18.06.2026 20

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Blake Wolfe

Head to head: In the midst of a cost-of-living crisis, should employees contribute to a DC plan or an ESOP?

One employee touts the benefits of an ESOP, while an academic notes it depends on individual financial circumstances and plan design. Morgan Zirul,...

05.06.2026 20

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How employers can use benefits, communication to support workers’ sleep health

As poor sleep health continues to impact employee productivity and well-being, there’s an opportunity for employers to help workers get the rest...

04.06.2026 10

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BCG Canada supporting caregivers through employee network, benefits offerings

Boston Consulting Group Canada is supporting employees with caregiving responsibilities through an employee network and benefits offerings. The...

03.06.2026 10

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What Canadian employers can learn from Australian peers about supporting workers’ psychological health

When it comes to employees’ psychological health, Australian employers are increasingly focusing on reducing psychosocial risks in the workplace —...

28.05.2026 10

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How employers can support employees with vision loss when using technology for work

When it comes to the use of technology such as smartphones and tablets in the workplace, it’s important for employers to account for employees who...

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Flight Centre’s 2025 Workplace Benefits Awards wins supporting benefits communications strategy

Flight Centre Travel Group’s pair of wins at the 2025 Workplace Benefits Awards is supporting the employer’s benefits communications strategy by...

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OPB communicating long-term strategic direction through interactive online page

The Ontario Pension Board is communicating its long-term strategic plan to members through a new interactive online page. The platform is designed to...

05.05.2026 30

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Ottawa Community Housing Corp. communicating employee benefits through monthly awareness campaigns

Ottawa Community Housing Corp. is educating employees about their benefits offerings through a new monthly communication campaign. The campaign, which...

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EY Canada supporting employee well-being with expanded wellness reimbursements, financial education sessions

EY Canada is supporting employee well-being by expanding its list of reimbursable wellness expenses and introducing a series of financial education...

13.04.2026 30

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Canadian institutional investors taking a measured approach amid ongoing geopolitical, economic volatility

Despite the ongoing geopolitical and economic volatility that marked 2025 and will continue to shape 2026, institutional investors are taking a...

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Fewer plan members describing financial situation as better, worse than last year: survey

While the percentage of plan members who describe their personal financial situation as significantly or somewhat better than last year decreased from...

01.04.2026 30

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Blake wolfe

Ontario proposing increase to PBGF’s monthly guarantee limit, cost reductions for pension plan administrators

In its 2026 budget on Thursday, the Ontario government proposed doubling the pension benefits guarantee fund’s monthly guarantee limit from $1,500...

27.03.2026 30

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Relay supporting employee wellness, engagement through perks

Relay Financial Technologies Inc. is supporting employee well-being and engagement with a range of perks. The offerings are covered through the...

26.03.2026 20

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Saskatchewan Blue Cross engaging workers, supporting community through employee giving program

Saskatchewan Blue Cross is engaging employees and supporting charitable initiatives through its employee giving program. Each year, the organization...

19.03.2026 30

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Q&A with Seaspan’s Hamed Heydari

The organization’s total rewards manager talks family-building benefits, supporting younger workers’ well-being and the joys of online chess. Q:...

10.03.2026 40

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DB pension plan sponsors resuming de-risking plans in 2026: expert

While the Canadian pension de-risking market decreased in 2025, many plan sponsors that opted to not shed liabilities last year have simply delayed...

10.03.2026 50

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London Drugs supporting employee, manager mental health through apps, training

London Drugs is supporting employee well-being through several mental-health training programs. Through a mobile app, the pharmacy chain offers...

10.03.2026 40

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BMO supporting women’s health through conferences, resources

The Bank of Montreal is supporting women’s health through information sessions and an enhanced resource hub. The bank is hosting its latest...

10.03.2026 40

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