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07/15/2026Connectivity Is Not Productivity: Rebuilding Work-Life Balance in 2026
Technology promised flexibility. For many teams, it delivered a workday with no clear end. Notifications arrive at dinner, emails land on weekends, and “just checking in” has become a reflex. Constant availability can feel productive, but it carries a quiet cost to wellbeing and, over time, to performance. For the leaders who set the pace, […]
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07/09/2026The Quiet Shift in Workplace Mental Health
Among Canadian employees whose mental health affects their ability to function, 34% say their work is highly disrupted. That’s the headline finding from a new Mental Health Research Canada (MHRC) survey of more than 4,000 workers. The bigger story is what’s driving it. Anxiety is climbing, resilience is slipping, and cost of living is pressing […]
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06/30/2026From Mental Health to Mental Fitness: The Shift to Proactive Wellness
For the past several years, Canadian employers have done the right thing. They’ve added mental health coverage to their group benefits plans. They’ve increased EAP limits. They’ve brought in virtual therapy options. They’ve sent the all-staff email on Bell Let’s Talk Day. And yet, something isn’t working. New data from 2026 tells a difficult story: […]
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06/26/2026The $1.7 Million Question: Closing Canada’s Retirement Confidence Gap
BMO’s 2026 Annual Retirement Survey points to a widening gap between retirement ambition and financial confidence. Canadians now estimate they need $1.7 million to retire comfortably, an increase of $160,000 from the previous year. Yet more than one in three (36%) say they are unlikely to reach that target, up from 29% in 2025. For […]
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06/23/2026Financial Wellness as a Key Part of Employee Well-Being
When we talk about employee well-being, the conversation usually centres on physical and mental health. Financial wellness deserves the same attention. Financial pressure is one of the most common sources of stress for working Canadians, and it rarely stays in one place. It affects sleep, mood, concentration, and engagement long before anyone mentions it at […]
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06/19/20261 in 3 Canadians Doubt They’ll Meet Retirement Savings Target
A new survey from BMO Financial Group puts a striking number on Canadian retirement: people now believe they need an average of $1.7 million to retire comfortably, up from $1.54 million in 2024. More than one in three say they doubt they will get there. The expectation is climbing. The behaviour is not. Twenty-eight per […]
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06/08/2026The Mental Health Strategy Gap
Only 1 in 4 global organizations has a formal mental health strategy, according to a new report from not-for-profit One Mind. The ones that do see measurably better results, including lower turnover and stronger workforce outcomes. The study drew on data from nearly 150 organizations, covering 2.75 million workers across 25 industries and 23 countries. […]
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06/03/2026Ontario Auto Insurance Reforms
Starting July 1, 2026, the Ontario government is updating how Statutory Accident Benefits (SABs) work under auto insurance policies. These changes give you more flexibility to choose the coverage that fits your life, while keeping essential protections in place for everyone. Here is a clear overview of what is changing and what it means for […]
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05/27/2026The ROI of Virtual Mental Health Care
Mental health is already costing your organization, whether you see it or not. 1 in 5 Canadians meets the diagnostic criteria for a mental health condition. Many still show up to work but operate well below their capacity. That hidden drag, not the benefits claims, is where the real cost lives. The Hidden Math 1 […]
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05/22/2026Canada’s $5Billion Mental Health Crossroads
A new Pollara survey commissioned by the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) shows 81% of Canadians want the federal government to renew the $5 billion mental health and addictions funding set to expire next year. CMHA leaders are on Parliament Hill this week pressing for a renewed 10-year, $5 billion commitment. Their message: letting it […]
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