Pamela Glendinning

Benefits Canada has completed an article on a debate that will be taking place with Doctors who are on either side of the Medical Marijuana usage. I use my Naturopath more than I use my Family Physician, so I am all about alternate treatments.  There seems to be so many questions surrounding Marijuana. Who is…

What does this picture have to do with a Non-Evidence Maximum?? Nothing, I just wanted to take a moment and say thank you to the incredible weekend we had. Onto the Blog. I will take a step back and explain what Evidence of Insurability is.  This is Sun Life's Definition; "A statement, or proof, of…

I am fortunate to sponsor the Mingle Events for the Chartered Professionals in Human Resources (CPHR).  This year we went to Summerhill Winery's Executive House and were treated to an absolutely delicious experience. Eric Von Krosigk, Head Wine Maker and Viticulturist hosted us on the lawn and shared his amazing wines and stories with us.…

National Pharmacare is showing up on the Insurance Companies radars.  Sun Life has sent a Focus Update to say that they are at the table and are excited to have a voice. Being Canadian and a resident of British Columbia gives me a sense of security that if I need a prescription, I can get it. …

I wanted to take a moment and thank Carrigan who works with me.  Can you believe that we are going into our third year together?  Carrigan is a rare find and I feel so fortunate to have her support me and our clients. This picture is from an outing where we went to Liquidity Wines for an…

As I mentioned in my Blog last week, I wanted to present a case study that shows the premium paid into a benefit plan is just one aspect in deciding what Insurance Company to work with.  I will not use the Insurance Companies names, since this has nothing to do with one Insurance Company being better…

Almost everywhere I go I hear that Employers are having a difficult time hiring and retaining employees. Did you know that having an Employee Benefit Plan can assist with the attraction and retention of employees?  Even if you are in an industry that Employee Benefit Plans are not the norm, it would be worth reviewing. Some employers…

I would first like to thank everyone who have contacted me and shared their random encounters with people.  We are all connected, sometimes we just need to slow down long enough to feel the connection.  If you missed the Blog, this is it http://gisbc.ca/enjoy-meeting-new-people/ September has arrived and in the Okanagan we are able to see the blue…

I would first like to thank everyone for their patience with our limited service last week.  Both Carrigan and I are back full steam ahead this week and look forward to assisting you. Some of you might of guessed, I enjoy meeting people, even if it is for a brief time in a line up or at…