Across Canada, investors want to use the power of their savings by choosing investments that not only have strong returns but also help make a positive difference in society. ESG (environment, social, governance)-focused or sustainable investing is one way to do that....
As pandemic restrictions ease globally and employees start travelling again, it’s important for employers to make sure they’re protecting business travellers and reminding all travellers to build flexibility into their arrangements. “Canadians underestimate the cost...
What’s the latest on universal coverage for drugs and dental care in Canada? Three months have passed since the Liberal minority government and the New Democratic Party (NDP) announced their confidence-and-supply agreement in March 2022. Action on Pharmacare and a...
What do plan sponsors need to know about long COVID, also known as “post-COVID-19 condition”? Take 5 for Health Benefits dived into the latest research, sussed out resources and got educated at a recent webinar by Sun Life Financial, a supplier partner of The Benefits...
When employees are financially well, employers reap the rewards of a healthier, more productive and loyal workforce, emphasizes Saijal Patel, founder and CEO of Saij Wealth Consulting and creator and host of The News Forum’s national online personal finance program,...
The federal government established the Patented Medicine Prices Review Board (PMPRB) in 1987 with a mandate to protect Canadian consumers from excessive prices for patented medicines. Many stakeholders consider these 1987 regulations outdated. As well, the list prices...
