EDUCATIONAL EVENTS
On July 19 from 1:00 – 2:30 PM ET, join Benefits Canada for a webinar that will feature discussions around HR policies, employee well-being, benefits programs and legal considerations in the context of diversity, equity and inclusion. Employers considering their DEI policies and strategies will want to tune in.
Panellists:
Pascale Alpha, chief DEI officer, CAE Inc.
Neena Gupta, partner, former co-chair of the diversity and inclusion council, Gowlings WLG
Krista Hogan, director, product and solutions, Sun Life
Lenore MacAdam, director, DEI, Corus Entertainment
Eddy Ng, associate professor and Smith professor of equity and inclusion, Queen’s University’s Smith School of Business
Pamela Ramnarain, director, human resources business partner and DEI initiatives, Scotiabank
Moderator: Jennifer Paterson, editor, Benefits Canada
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Quebec Drug Insurance Pooling - July 26, 2023 @11am EST
1 CE credit is available for those that have registered and attended the webinar in its entirety. CE credits are eligible for the provinces of Ontario, British Columbia, Manitoba and Alberta. If you have requested a CE credit, it will be emailed within 2-4 weeks
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Canadian Benefits Examined
The International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans’ ‘Annual Canadian Employee Benefits Conference’ will examine the latest tools, ideas, and strategies for making effective decisions on behalf of plan members. Featured sessions include ‘Decumulation in a Low-to-Rising (Inflationary) Interest Rate Environment,’ ‘Prescribing Wellness ‒ Integrating Healthy Habits Into Virtual Care,’ and the ‘Aging Workforce and Its Impact on Benefit Plans.’
It takes place September 10 to 13 in Montreal, QC. Information is at
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2023 ADVISOR ROADSHOW
Benefits solutions and insights for a changing world
Register now!Our Group Benefits Advisor Roadshow returns to a city near you this fall. Take advantage of this opportunity to: - Learn about the forces shaping our industry;
- Network with your peers; and
- Earn CE credits.
NEW CITY ADDED: We’re excited to announce that we’ve added Halifax as one of the stops on our tour this year.Agenda
AI and benefits fraud: A double-edged sword
Emerging technologies, such as Artificial Intelligence, have the potential to revolutionize the way we live and work. Insurers are using a variety of these technologies to detect and control benefits fraud. But they can also be leveraged for nefarious purposes – including benefits fraud. This presentation will discuss some of the technologies that are becoming commonplace today and explore the potential for their use and misuse in the future. It will also examine what group insurers can do to harness these technologies while minimizing the risks.
Speaker: Jon Sider, Director, Group Health and Dental Claims, Equitable Life
It's complicated: Mental health and disability management
No two disability cases are the same. Each comes with its own unique set of circumstances. But regardless of the cause of the disability, the claimant’s mental health almost always plays a role. Using real-life case studies, this presentation will examine the complex factors that can contribute to a claimant’s recovery and return to work, including physical and psychological co-morbidities, the workplace environment and the claimant’s financial wellbeing. The presentation will examine the resources available to bring about positive outcomes and discuss what plan sponsors can do to help prevent disability and improve the health of their workforce.
Speaker: Meredith Weldon, Director, Group Life and Disability, Equitable Life;
Jeff Alcock, Group Benefit Operations Vice-President, Equitable Life
Controlling the controllable: Managing the shift in drug trends
The last 12 months has been characterized by extreme changes – both expected and unexpected – to the Canadian drug “world”. More employers are exposed to trend volatility and risk. This session will focus on providing practical insights on what plan sponsors can do to protect themselves, and the steps that Equitable is taking to help mitigate that risk.
Speaker: Martin Chung, Assistant Vice President, Strategic Health Management, Equitable Life
Register
Click on a city below to register.
Tuesday, Oct 3
Courtyard by Marriott Halifax-Dartmouth
Spruce & Oak Room
Wednesday, Oct. 4
Ottawa Hunt and Golf Club
Thursday, Oct. 5
Thornhill Golf and Country Club
Tuesday, Oct. 10
Delta Hotels by Marriott London Armouries
Gunnery Room
Wednesday, Oct. 11
Double Tree By Hilton Kitchener
Ontario Ballroom BC
Thursday, Oct. 12
Oakville Conference Centre
Oakville A Room
Monday, Oct 16
The Westin Bayshore
(Parking will be paid for by Equitable Life)
Tuesday, Oct 17
Delta Hotels Edmonton South Conference Center
Wednesday, Oct, 18
Holiday Inn & Suites Calgary South Conference Centre
Thursday, Oct. 19
Delta Hotels by Marriott Bessborough
Friday, Oct. 20
Inn at the ForksThe sessions start at 8:30 am and run until 11:30 am. Breakfast is served beginning at 7:45 am.
