The conversation around semaglutide and employer benefits plans has been building for a few years now. In the spring of 2026, it moved from theory to reality. Canada became the first G7 country to approve a generic version of Ozempic, with two generics now authorized by Health Canada and roughly seven more submissions currently under […]

May is Mental Health Month in Canada, and for most organizations, it tends to look the same way every year: a company-wide email, a reminder about the EAP, maybe a wellness challenge. Then June arrives and things go back to normal. The problem isn’t that employers don’t care about mental health. It’s that caring and […]

Mental health is now the leading cause of workplace disability in Canada, surpassing musculoskeletal issues for the first time. That shift is significant, and most organizations aren’t prepared for what it means for their benefits strategy, their teams, or their bottom line. Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs) were designed to help with exactly this. But for […]

The Need for Clarity and Convenience One of the biggest frustrations employees face in December is confusion. Questions like “Does my plan cover travel insurance?” or “Can I get that massage appointment in before my coverage resets?” come up a lot this time of year. Making sure people know how to access their benefits and […]