Staff | April 14, 2020 Private drug plans saw a slight uptick in costs in 2019 due to the increased use of specialty drugs and higher price points for traditional medications, according to Express Scripts Canada’s annual drug...
Yaelle Gang, the Canadian Investment Review | April 14, 2020 The Association of Canadian Pension Management and the Pension Investment Association of Canada have sent the federal government their wish lists for actions to help federally...
Rayaz Khan | April 14, 2020 The COVID-19 pandemic has created many complicated issues for employers. Prudent employers should ensure they’re aware of the resources that may be available during this uncertain time when information regarding...
Jennifer Paterson | April 13, 2020 With the coronavirus pandemic affecting many businesses, employers are considering their options for shifting their benefits plan spend. Usage rates for benefits such as dental and paramedical services, which generally have high...
Martha Porado | April 13, 2020 While a flurry of capital accumulation plan member activity might indicate their anxiety amid an economic crisis, not many are choosing to make changes to their investments right now....
Kelsey Rolfe | April 13, 2020 Summers are big business for the Butlers. Samantha and her husband John are partners in a small photography and videography business, with the bulk of their work taking place during the summer...
Martha Porado | April 9, 2020 With a few days under their belts to digest the federal government’s proposed wage subsidy benefits, some Canadian employers are starting to rehire workers who were put on furlough or laid off...
Yaelle Gang, the Canadian Investment Review | April 9, 2020 With the coronavirus pandemic causing pain for employers and employees across the country, many organizations want to help out those in need. But can pension funds...
Staff | April 9, 2020 The Alberta Investment Management Corp. delivered a 10.6 per cent return in 2019, net of all fees, representing a net investment income of about $11.5 billion and bringing the fund’s total...
Staff | April 8, 2020 The federal government will now only require employers to demonstrate a 15 per cent drop in revenue during the month of March due to the coronavirus to be able to access the...