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05/27/2026The ROI of Virtual Mental Health Care
Mental health is already costing your organization, whether you see it or not. 1 in 5 Canadians meets the diagnostic criteria for a mental health condition. Many still show up to work but operate well below their capacity. That hidden drag, not the benefits claims, is where the real cost lives. The Hidden Math 1 […]
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05/22/2026Canada’s $5Billion Mental Health Crossroads
A new Pollara survey commissioned by the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) shows 81% of Canadians want the federal government to renew the $5 billion mental health and addictions funding set to expire next year. CMHA leaders are on Parliament Hill this week pressing for a renewed 10-year, $5 billion commitment. Their message: letting it […]
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05/19/2026Your HR Action Plan for Mental Health Awareness Month: 4 Steps for Canadian Workplaces
Mental Health Awareness Month in Canada (May) is a chance for HR and leadership teams to move from intention to action. The four steps below give Canadian employers a simple, repeatable plan that supports workplace mental health all year, not just during the month of May. 1. Send a Mental Health Week Kickoff Message A […]
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05/15/2026Mental Health Support for Women at Every Career Stage
When the return-to-office mandate landed at her bank, Supreet Singh, 39, didn’t fight it. After seven years of juggling full-time corporate communications work with caregiving for an ageing parent and two school-aged children, she resigned. The flexibility that had made her career possible disappeared overnight. Her story isn’t unusual. Across Canadian workplaces, return-to-office mandates are […]
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05/14/2026British Columbia National Pharmacare (Plan NP)
On March 1, 2026, British Columbia became the first province to fully implement Plan NP, Canada’s new national pharmacare program. For BC residents, that means three categories of drugs — diabetes medications, hormone replacement therapy (HRT), and contraceptives — are now available at no cost at the pharmacy counter, no private coverage required. For plan […]
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05/14/2026Alberta Bill 11: Health Statutes Amendment Act.
The Alberta government has passed Bill 11, the Health Statutes Amendment Act, 2025 (No. 2), with implementation expected to start in summer 2026. The legislation introduces two changes that directly affect employer group benefits plans for both active employees and retirees. Payor of Last Resort: The Alberta government becomes the payer of last resort for […]
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05/11/2026What’s Actually Eating Your HR Team’s Time, and How to Fix It
It’s Tuesday morning at 11 AM. Your HR manager is on their third call about benefits. First call: a new hire’s enrolment forms got lost in email. Second call: an employee’s address change didn’t sync to the payroll system, so their deduction is wrong. Third call: no one knows why the claim was denied, and […]
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05/09/2026Ontario Auto Insurance Reforms
Starting July 1, 2026, the Ontario government is updating how Statutory Accident Benefits (SABs) work under auto insurance policies. These changes give you more flexibility to choose the coverage that fits your life, while keeping essential protections in place for everyone. Here is a clear overview of what is changing and what it means for […]
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05/08/2026Canada’s $110B Mental Health Wake-Up Call
Canadian employers now carry more than $110 billion a year in mental health related costs. That figure comes from a new Canadian Standards Association report, and it points to a problem growing faster than most workplaces can keep up with. The Numbers $110B: annual cost to Canadian employers (lost productivity, disability leave, workplace accommodations) $180B: […]
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05/06/2026Mental Health Awareness Month in Canada
Each May, Canadians come together for Mental Health Awareness Month. It is a time to reduce stigma, support employees, and connect people with the care they need. For Canadian employers, the month is also a chance to review workplace mental health programs and group benefits to make sure they reflect the way teams live and […]
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