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CDCP claim denials are exposing design flaws Canadians can’t ignore.

Read how structural gaps in the CDCP are raising sustainability questions and why group benefits insurers must prepare for shifting coverage dynamics.

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A growing body of research suggests GLP-1 medications may cut the risk of certain cancers by up to 50 percent, reduce addiction, and lower the odds of developing Alzheimer's.  

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Canada’s May jobs surge offers a glimmer of hope amid recession concerns.

Read the full breakdown to see how sectoral gains and wage growth could signal resilience in Canada’s labour market.

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The Medicus Pension Plan is showing strong financial resilience, with surplus assets significantly exceeding promised pension obligations and robust investment gains.

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Ashesh Desai of Manulife highlights that employees are increasingly present but less productive due to fatigue and compounding life pressures, while Tara Parry of Robert Half links rising burnout levels to staffing gaps and workplace strain.

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Daniel Mulloy of the Alberta Retired Teachers’ Association highlights that COO Gary Sawatzky, CIO Amanda Shaw, and CFO Scott Tywoniuk have helped build a culture focused on engagement, professional development, and employee wellbeing.

https://t.co/Oj8EjBPeNZ

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Sophie Limoges, principal of group benefits at Normandin Beaudry, said AI expectations are rising quickly in organizations, while HR teams are still catching up in delivering the speed and responsiveness now expected by leadership.

https://t.co/n5kOzNWB3N

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Michelle Munro of Fidelity Investments emphasizes that working with a financial advisor and having a written plan is strongly linked to higher confidence, better goal attainment, and greater optimism, even amid inflation and geopolitical uncertainty.

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Stacey Hummel of ADP Canada highlights that while most workers value health coverage, time off, and retirement support, many organizations are still falling short on career development, coaching, and regular growth conversations with managers.

https://t.co/E9jvE1vkg2

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Asset owners are backing ESG shareholder proposals at much higher rates than asset managers, with the widest gap seen in supply chain votes according to OxProx and Kaivalya Research.

https://t.co/EMrlYUOhnQ

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Who is shaping the future of the industry? Rising Stars 2026 celebrates emerging professionals making an impact in benefits, pensions, and institutional investment. Nominate by June 12.

Nominate here: https://t.co/kinJWCtNME

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Faizal Mitha, Chief Innovation Officer at HUB International, says organizations at HUB International should focus less on AI hype and more on using workforce data to link employee well-being directly to productivity and business performance.

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Canada's largest pension funds and Australia's biggest superannuation funds have signed a memorandum of understanding, according to a May 2026 Dentons report.

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Samuel Sahn of Hazelview Investments, says investors are rotating into real estate due to its physical asset base, predictable cash flows, and resilience against AI disruption.

https://t.co/dGTNY2LOHE

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Canada has now met the technical definition of a recession: two quarters of consecutive negative GDP growth. On an annualized basis, Canadian GDP declined by 0.1 per cent in Q1 after a decline in Q4 of 2025,

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Paula Allen, Global Leader and VP of Research, Insights and Strategic Communications at TELUS Health, says rising anxiety and presenteeism continue to challenge employee well-being, driven by lack of recognition and workplace stress.

https://t.co/umekDFjVKD

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Experts at Marsh (formerly Mercer) are ringing the alarm bell for Canadian plan sponsors, as they begin to stare down a convergence of workforce risks that go well beyond the usual concerns about plan costs and market positioning.

https://t.co/0aldIAO3QU

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Morningstar data shows institutional investors still favor US equities but are quietly rebalancing portfolios toward diversification, infrastructure, and private credit to reduce concentration risk.

https://t.co/vYgqJaRbtD

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One small step for small employers, one giant leap for workplace savings. This is the rationale behind Sun Life’s recently launched Sun Life Essentials platform for small and medium sized employers (SMEs).

https://t.co/SDW6hVvZwq

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Fergus Meldrum of NFP Canada says plan sponsors need ongoing governance, regular reviews, and a deeper understanding of glide paths, fees, and investment philosophy when evaluating TDFs.

https://t.co/QKwS1tg0o5