Benefits

The federal pharmacare bill has successfully passed its third reading in Parliament, a significant milestone in Canada’s journey toward universal coverage. Unifor, Canada’s largest private sector union, expressed strong support …

Adults in British Columbia who are at high risk of severe outcomes from COVID-19 can continue to access the antiviral medication nirmatrelvir-ritonavir (Paxlovid) with full coverage provided by the province. …

Newfoundland and Labrador has announced a new medical benefits program for early childhood educators working in regulated child care services. The program, set to begin in the fall of 2024, …

The top people risks in Canada are increasing health and benefits costs, according to a new report from MercerMarsh Benefits. “People can be an organization’s most important strength, but they …

Grey County has increased the rate it pays for mileage when staff and councillors use their personal vehicles for business purposes. At its meeting on May 23, county council voted …

Batchewana First Nation (BFN), located near Sault Ste. Marie, Ont., is adopting a four-day work week with the hope of creating a “healthier work environment” for its employees. After a successful …

Nearly nine in 10 professionals (87%) are interested in trying “chronoworking” — a model allowing employees to work according to their natural sleeping patterns, according to a new survey from …

The federal government has announced significant progress in its efforts to make oral health care more accessible and affordable for Canadians. This week, two million seniors have been approved for …

TELUS Health presented the findings from its 2024 Drug Data Trends and National Benchmarks Report at its 20th annual conference, held April 23and set to continue through April 30. The …