Looking Ahead to 2026
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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!

We’re excited to welcome Michelle Lucas as our new Group Account Manager, supporting employers across Eastern Canada from our newly opened Halifax office.

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.

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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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