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With all of the discussions surrounding Medical Cannabis, the perception was it was going to take over the world.  When I look at all the of the places you can buy Cannabis, maybe it has? Green Shield has put a story together that talks about Medical Cannabis. It might be dying on the vine: "Only…

I read this article in Castanet regarding Covid Insurance and travel. Understanding the contract that you purchase is always a good idea.  If you don't understand what you purchased, buy insurance coverage from someone you trust.  Shopping for the cheapest rate sometimes is not in your best interest, especially if you are traveling with preexisting…

As our summer begins, and it looks like it might be a hot one, will you venture out and visit people and travel? I was talking with a friend who was going to an event, and in order to attend the event they had to prove that they were fully vaccinated.  I am wondering where…

Sun Life is bringing some clarity on how they will handle their Employee Benefit claims for Life Insurance and Disability that are related to Covid. COVID-19 vaccines and your group benefits plan coverage Will getting a COVID-19 vaccine affect my life insurance coverage? What if someone dies as a result of a side effect of…

I am speechless right now... So I will get to the point.  For my clients who have an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) through Homewood Health, they have a benefit program that includes support for First Nations and Indigenous People who would like to talk to an Elder or Healer.  The information is as below: Services…

Seth Godin I have been following Seth Godin's Blogs and reading his books for years. He has helped me to change the way I look at quite a few things.  As most of you know, Carrigan and I have been working from our own respective homes for years. It works really well for us.  In…

Photo by Maxime Doré on Unsplash The Paid Sick Leave in BC has started.  This is from Government Canada news. Currently, it is for people affected by the Coronavirus, and it will be extended effective January 1, 2022 to other illnesses and injury.  The below information is taken from an article out of Benefits Canada: "Labour Minister Harry…

Photo by Maxime Doré on Unsplash I have been Blogging about the changes that the Provincial and Federal Governments are working towards implementing or already have implemented.  Benefits Canada posted this article on April 27, 2021 about the latest change the provinces are giving employees. They are now requesting that Employers give their employees 3 hours paid leave…

Photo by Maxime Doré on Unsplash I would like to thank Canada Life for providing the following synopsis of the Federal Budget.  There are a couple areas that could affect your Employee Benefit Program and your Premium.  These are the two areas I thought were worth mentioning: Extend Employment Insurance sickness benefit – To better support Canadians suffering…