By Sarah Ritchie and Laura Osman in Ottawa Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is calling on provinces and territories to start negotiating pharmacare deals as …
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The COVID-19 pandemic dealt a significant blow to Canada’s dental industry, with output dropping by 14.6% from 2019 to 2020, according to …
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BenefitsFeaturedLegislation & Compliance
Reminder: PEI workers entitled to paid sick leave starting Oct. 1
Workers in Prince Edward Island will soon be entitled to paid sick leave under new amendments to the province’s Employment Standards Act, …
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Representatives of family doctors in British Columbia say giving physicians paid sick days, vacation coverage, extended health and dental benefits and a …
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Manitoba to offer free prescription birth control starting Oct. 1
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberManitoba is set to implement universal birth control coverage, making prescription contraception free for all residents starting October 1, 2024. The move, …
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By Jean-Nicolas Reyt, McGill University Nine out of 10 Canadians are interested in a four-day work week, according to a recent survey, …
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Walmart Canada spending $53 million to boost pay for about 40,000 employees
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberWalmart Canada is set to invest $53 million in wage increases for its hourly store associates, affecting approximately 40 per cent of …
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BenefitsFeaturedRemote Working
Workcations gain popularity as employees seek flexible work environments
“Workcations” — the combination of work and vacation — are becoming increasingly popular. Employees are leveraging remote work capabilities to maintain their …
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BenefitsFeaturedMental Health
Employers can’t fix stressful world, but can offer meaningful support to ease anxiety
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberYou don’t have to look very far to find sources of significant stress — conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East, wildfires …
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Skip the fancy perks – better staff wellbeing could be as simple as the view from the office window
By Emmy van Esch, University of Auckland, Waipapa Taumata Rau Four years after the pandemic forced workers home, companies in New Zealand …