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How To Find Independent Financial Advisers in My Area?
There are many independent financial advisers in the area. Independent advisers are those who do not work for a big firm or major bank to help you with your finances. They typically have an office and they offer banking, insurance, and investment advice. Each...
Canada’s Two Dental Programs: Get the Facts
The federal government has formally begun the process of creating the Canadian Dental Care Program (CDCP) by 2025; however, it’s not to be confused with the Canada Dental Benefit (CDB) that took effect on December 1, 2022. “We have an interim measure right now for...
The Art and Science of Retirement Savings
What do Van Gogh and retirement savings plans have in common? Not so much on the surface, perhaps, but painting is a useful analogy to demystify the seemingly complicated options for employer retirement programs. “For an artist, the colour palette of paint in essence...
Make communications accessible for all
When we think about accessibility, we often think first about physical accommodations such as ramps or elevators for mobility. Yet when it comes to group benefits, accessible communications are also critical to serve plan members effectively. Think about someone who’s...
DEIA: A Boon for Employers, too
Kate Madden and Rachel Wade want employers to know that benefits plans and workplace policies that promote diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility (DEIA) make a huge difference, both for plan members and plan sponsors. Madden, a transgender woman, and Wade, who...
Bring your A-Game to Recruiting
Imagine your workforce is like a hockey team vying for the “Stanley Cup” in terms of performance and profitability. But you don’t have enough top players to make up even one of your four lines of play. The vision of a championship quickly becomes a pipe dream—yet...
Join us for Trends in Pharmaceutical Benefits
Benefits Alliance and Sunlife are hosting a webinar on November 30th focused on Trends in Pharmaceutical Benefits. This event will have two presenters from Sunlife, Tyler Bergh and Denuja Raventhiran. This event is open to all and will have beneficial information for...
Member Spotlight: Bill Zolis
This week we're learning more about Bill Zolis at Penmore Benefits What inspired you to enter the industry? I have always been someone who loves to help others. The benefits industry creates a great environment where you’re helping many people every day. Group...