by Adam | May 4, 2026 | News
As the calendar turns to May, business owners in British Columbia, Alberta, and Saskatchewan are seeing a familiar shift in the workplace. Vacation requests are hitting HR desks, and discussions around the water cooler have moved from winter sports to summer...
by Adam | Apr 28, 2026 | Blog
As we move into the second quarter of 2026, the complexity of managing a business in Western Canada continues to evolve. While we have spent much of our time discussing the rising costs of specialty drugs and the expansion of public health programs, there is a...
by Adam | Apr 20, 2026 | News
The economic forecast for 2026 has presented a challenging paradox for business owners across British Columbia, Alberta, and Saskatchewan. While the labor market remains competitive, the cost of maintaining the very benefits used to attract that talent is climbing at...
by Adam | Apr 14, 2026 | News
Most business owners in Western Canada view their benefits plan as a line item expense—a necessary evil to keep the peace and prevent the best talent from jumping ship to a competitor in Vancouver or Calgary. But as we navigate the unique economic pressures of 2026,...
by Adam | Apr 6, 2026 | Blog
As we cross the first week of April 2026, many business owners across British Columbia, Alberta, and Saskatchewan are breathing a sigh of relief as tax season peaks. However, for those with employees utilizing the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP), a second and equally...
by Adam | Mar 30, 2026 | News
The rapid rise of GLP-1 medications like Wegovy and Ozempic has created what many in the benefits industry are calling a gold rush. For business owners in British Columbia, Alberta, and Saskatchewan, this surge in demand presents a complex dilemma: how do you support...
by Adam | Mar 23, 2026 | Blog
The pharmacare landscape in Western Canada has officially shifted. On March 1, 2026, British Columbia launched the National Pharmacare Plan, commonly referred to as Plan NP. For business owners and HR managers, this represents a significant change in how prescription...
by Adam | Mar 16, 2026 | Blog
As we move through 2026, the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) has transitioned from a new government initiative into a permanent fixture of our national health landscape. For business owners in British Columbia, Alberta, and Saskatchewan, the conversation has shifted...
by Adam | Mar 9, 2026 | Blog
One of the most common phrases I hear in meetings with professionals across British Columbia, Alberta, and Saskatchewan is, I already have Life and Critical Illness coverage through my work. It is a logical conclusion to reach. You see the deductions on your pay stub,...
by Adam | Mar 3, 2026 | News
As we move into the second quarter of 2026, the economic narrative for Western Canada is being written by two powerful and often conflicting forces: the volatility of international trade and the persistence of domestic inflation. For business owners and HR leaders in...
