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Generic GLP-1 Weight Loss Drugs are Coming to Canada

GLP-1 medications such as Ozempic have surged across Canada, driven by their effectiveness in treating type 2 diabetes and supporting weight loss. Now that generic versions are entering Canada, HR and company management should begin thinking about what this means for plan costs, coverage strategy, and employee demand. In this article, we’ll…

Navy & SageFebruary 25, 2026

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Psychosocial Hazards in the Workplace

Physical risks often come to mind first when we consider workplace hazards. However, mental health and psychological safety are just as critical. Psychosocial hazards can have a serious impact on employee well-being, productivity, and organizational culture. And the biggest problem for us is that they often go unnoticed until problems…

Navy & SageJanuary 28, 2026

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What Changed in Canadian Benefits This Year

As 2025 draws to a close, the landscape for employee benefits in Canada has seen several significant changes. For employers and HR advisors, staying on top of these shifts is critical. In this end-of-the-year article, we wanted to refresh your memory on what took place. Below are three major developments…

Navy & SageDecember 4, 2025

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New Sick Note Rules in BC

British Columbia has introduced new rules that immediately change when employers can request a doctor’s note for short-term illness. This update is part of the province’s effort to reduce strain on the healthcare system and make it easier for employees to take sick leave without unnecessary clinic visits. For HR…

Navy & SageNovember 14, 2025

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BC Signs Pharmacare Agreement for Free Medications

A new announcement has been made that will change the drug landscape in British Columbia. The Government of Canada and the Province of British Columbia have signed a $670 million pharmacare agreement over the next four years. What does this agreement mean? This initiative aims to provide universal access to…

Navy & SageMarch 14, 2025

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Study Finds Women Aren’t Prepared for Midlife & Menopause

A recent study of more than 2,000 women in British Columbia sought to understand their beliefs and experiences regarding midlife and menopause. The women interviewed reported a general lack of awareness and understanding about this stage of life, what to expect, and how to manage their symptoms. In this article,…

Navy & SageNovember 27, 2024

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New Survey Shows Where Benefits Coverage Fell Short in 2023

The 2023 Benefits Canada Healthcare survey has been released and the information is something worth reading. Half of plan members reported that the coverage they had limited their ability to seek out treatment. 84 per cent of those said that they had a major injury in the past year and…

Navy & SageDecember 22, 2023

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Tools to Implement to Reduce Stress Within Kids

Last month we discussed how to look out for stress and anxiety in your children. This month, we want to discuss the tools to implement at home to help reduce the stress load! First, we discuss mental health. First things first, it’s important to begin by having open dialogue with…

Navy & SageNovember 15, 2023

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New Wellness Account Categories to Promote!

There’s something about a great benefits package that attracts people towards a company. That is something that Navy & Sage Benefits helps create for our clients. We understand that different people require different things and that’s where an inclusive benefits package comes into play. Wellness accounts are a huge component…

Navy & SageOctober 23, 2023

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The Top 5 Employee Engagement Trends this year

Do you know what the key to employee success is? It’s about the whole picture and there are three elements you need to consider: Experience - Creating an overall encouraging and engaging workplaceImpact - Including the employees in the success of the business Magnetism - Becoming a place where employees want…

Navy & SageMay 12, 2023

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The 2023 Dental Fee Guide is Here + What it Means For Employers

Dental is a large component of many benefits packages and it makes sense why! We only get one set of adult teeth and taking care of them should remain a priority for people throughout their adult life. But, one thing for sure is that visits to the dentist can be…

Navy & SageApril 11, 2023

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The Great Resignation – What to Know about Employees Quitting Jobs

The term “the great resignation” has been popping up on business topic boards for a while now. And there is a reason why. In the past several years, younger workers (18- to 40-years-old) have been much more likely to be looking for new opportunities, at 46%. So, why are people…

Navy & SageMarch 17, 2023

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There’s a New Hierarchy of Needs at Work for 2023

We’re two months into the year and we’ve been noticing that there is a new hierarchy of needs at work now. The past several years have forced people to adapt, evolve and change and that includes the needs of workplaces as well. In this article, we will share a view…

Navy & SageFebruary 15, 2023

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The Top Flexible Work Arrangements to Implement in 2023

The working environment has changed a lot since COVID-19. Before the pandemic, companies could never imagine working from home and not having an office. Some companies didn’t even believe people could be productive at home! But, COVID-19 opened the eyes of a lot of business owners to becoming more flexible…

Navy & SageJanuary 27, 2023

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How Business Coaching Helps Build Culture in the Business World

There’s a newer piece of the work puzzle that has taken the business world by storm in the past several years. Can you guess what it is? Coaching. Whenever you speak to a business owner, it is highly likely that they have a business coach or a personal life coach…

Navy & SageOctober 24, 2022

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