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10/29/2021

Virtual Health Care is becoming an ever more important part of employers' benefits packages going into the future. Ask us about our Virtual Health Care options to ensure you and your team are properly taken care of.

Roughly two-fifths (41 per cent) of plan sponsors reported offering virtual health-care services through their benefits plan, according to the 2021 Benefits Canada Healthcare Survey. Among these plan sponsors, 33 per cent said they paid extra to add virtual care to their plan, while 67 per cent said...

09/20/2021

Today is election day and we at Barclay Insurance encourage everyone to go out and vote. Here’s how each federal parties’ childcare platforms affect working parents.

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The result of the federal election could have a direct impact on working parents. The Liberal Party made a national $10 a day childcare system a key part of its budget in the spring. However, the Conservative Party, if elected, is promising to immediately scrap these plans. In its election platform,...

05/27/2021

It's never too early to start thinking about getting personal insurance and the advantages of getting it sooner rather than later. Ask us how we can help look out for your future.

Life insurance can help support you if something unexpected – like a critical illness – were to emerge when you're young and single.

11/06/2020

Great news! The Canada Revenue Agency is adding home office furniture to the list of expenses employers can reimburse tax-free.

With so many Canadian employees working from home due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Canada Revenue Agency is adding home office furniture to the list of expenses employers can reimburse tax-free. Usually, the CRA only allows employers to reimburse up to $500 of personal computer equipment so that...

09/09/2020

Mental health and wellness programs have never been more important for employees than they are today. A good benefit plan should incorporate these valuable programs to ensure the health and well-being of your team. Ask us how we can enhance your counselling, virtual healthcare, digital pharmacies, and wellness offerings to your team!

Four in five (80 per cent) Canadian employers believe they have the appropriate programs and practices in place to support employees’ mental, physical, emotional and financial well-being as they return to the workplace and settle into a new normal, according to a new survey by Mercer Canada. The...

06/22/2020

Virtual doctor visits have become the new normal since March. 91% of Canadians are very satisfied with this new way of talking to a doctor - on demand and without leaving your home. Ask us how we can add virtual doctors to your benefit plan at minimal cost and increase the health and well-being of your team :)

Almost half of Canadians have now accessed a physician using virtual-care options and are highly satisfied with the results, according to a new survey by the Canadian Medical Association. The poll, conducted by Abacus Data between May 14 and 17, found those who’ve connected with their doctor virtu...

05/20/2020

As BC begins to reopen and key services such a dental offices and massage practitioners open their doors, there's never been a better time to re-evaluate your benefits coverage to ensure that you have the proper coverage in place. With costs being more important than ever, it is also a good time to make sure you are getting bang-for-your-buck. Ask for us for a complimentary second opinion of your coverage and rates today to see how you can improve your coverage and reduce your costs.

04/28/2020

The current pandemic has reinforced the notion that you never know when something unexpected may come along that prevents you from working. Disability insurance is a great way to protect you and your business when the unexpected happens. Ask us how you can continue to receive income while being sick or injured and unable to work.

Getting disability insurance as a small-business owner or independent contractor is slightly more complicated than getting it as an employee, but it could be a lifeline.

04/22/2020

The current pandemic has caused us all to take a step back and reflect on what matters most. There has never been a better time to ensure that you and your family are properly protected in the event of unforeseen circumstances. Barclay Insurance can help provide this protection and prepare you for whatever comes your way.

Life insurance is scary thing to think about but it is an essential part of financial planning. If you own a home, have debt, have kids, or own a business, you should seriously consider life insurance.

04/02/2020

During this difficult time, we would like to provide you with a list of valuable government resources that are available to you, your business, and your employees. Key links are included which are automatically updated as updates become available. Please reach out if you have any questions or would like any advice during this time. Stay well :)

During this difficult time, we would like to provide you with a list of valuable government resources that are available to you, your business, and your...

02/04/2020

Here's some recent information on the coronavirus. Travel safe!

CDC recommends that travelers avoid all nonessential travel to the People’s Republic of China (this does not include the Special Administrative Regions of Hong Kong and Macau, or the island of Taiwan).