As we move into 2026, the team at benefitsConnect is more committed than ever to guiding you through an evolving benefits landscape with clarity, care, and expertise. In the year ahead, our focus will remain on helping you navigate change with confidence, manage rising costs strategically, and make data-informed decisions that protect your employees’ health, financial security, and overall well-being. Thank you for the trust you place in us—we’re excited to continue partnering with you and your team throughout 2026.
Welcome Michelle Lucas!
Michelle brings over 20 years of group benefits experience and a proven passion for delivering exceptional service and guidance to employers and their teams
We’re proud to have her join the benefitsConnect family and are confident her insight and energy will strengthen our growing East Coast presence.

Industry News
Private benefits plan sponsors’ spending on weight-management drugs quadrupled since 2021: report
Benefits Canada Magazine
Private benefits plan sponsors’ spending on weight-management drugs has quadrupled since 2021, according to a new Telus Health report. In 2024 alone, this category doubled in size, rising to No. 17 by eligible amount (up from No. 29 in 2023).
Half of Canadian employers now offering financial planning services: survey
Benefits Canada Magazine
According to a new report from Arthur J. Gallagher & Co., one in two Canadian employers now offers financial planning services, and 42 per cent provide employees with financial literacy resources.
Momentum Men’s Health Event

Paul Crossdale CEO will emcee the Central York Chamber Men’s Health Event—our first event focused on real conversations about mental health, relationships, and staying active, with practical takeaways you can use right away.
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