SunLife Financial (Sun Life Financial Canada)

Carrying more and sleeping less: New Sun Life research spotlights Canada's sleep gap

Thu, 28 May 2026 07:29:00 -0400

Over four in ten Canadian employees report getting less than the recommended seven hours of sleep per night Financial concerns, work stress and mental health challenges top obstacles to good sleep...

Sun Life Essentials™ brings workplace savings plans to Canadian small and medium-sized employers

Mon, 11 May 2026 07:00:00 -0400

Nearly eight in ten working Canadians (76%) want employers to play an active role in building their financial security Less than half are currently receiving workplace savings support at work...

More than 2,300 young people in the Quebec City area to receive support through the third Mental Health Investment Fund

Thu, 07 May 2026 12:35:00 -0400

On the occasion of the 75th Mental Health Week, Bruno Marchand, Mayor of Quebec City, and Marie-Chantal Côté, Senior Vice President of Sun Life Health, today announced the three recipient...

Sun Life's Jessica Tan Honoured as Report on Business Best Executive

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 10:20:00 -0400

Celebrated for her approach to performance, innovation and human-centred leadership to advance health and financial security for Canadians TORONTO, April 24, 2026 /CNW/ - Sun Life proudly...

From Stigma to Support: Empowering Women in the Workplace

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 07:00:00 -0500

60% of working women believe health issues around menstruation, menopause and reproductive health could affect their career advancement 10% of working women have left their job or were planning to...

Gen Z Leads All Age Groups for Mental Health Challenges and Chronic Disease Rates

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 07:00:00 -0500

Chronic disease drug claims are growing 2-3 times faster for Gen Z Gen Z antidepressant claims grew at double the rate of overall plan members across a three-year span Mental health disorders...

The Double Burden: Navigating Financial and Health Hurdles with Diabetes

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 09:00:00 -0500

Sun Life data exposes unique long-term planning challenges for Canadians with diabetes 1 in 3 respondents say living with diabetes makes it hard to save for the future 28% delayed major life goals...

Beyond financial literacy: Sun Life finds confidence is key to retirement savings success

Mon, 01 Dec 2025 08:00:00 -0500

Confident and knowledgeable group retirement savings plan members typically save 86 per cent more than those with low confidence and literacy Thirty per cent of plan members have both high...

Bridging the care gap: Sun Life offers virtual healthcare for over 10,000 low-income Canadians

Thu, 20 Nov 2025 08:00:00 -0500

$500,000 to support the health and financial wellbeing of underserved groups TORONTO, Nov. 20, 2025 /CNW/ - Roughly one in five Canadians do not have a primary healthcare provider, with low-income...

Sun Life Captures Top Honours as Life and Health Insurer of the Year

Wed, 19 Nov 2025 08:00:00 -0500

Meaningful Recognition for Innovation and Client-Focused Solutions from Insurance Business Canada TORONTO, Nov. 19, 2025 /CNW/ - Sun Life is proud to announce it has been named Life and Health...

Sun Life renews its commitment to the Montreal Heart Institute Foundation for diabetes support

Wed, 12 Nov 2025 09:01:00 -0500

$600,000 partnership for the Sun Life Diabetes Prevention and Remission Clinic MONTREAL, Nov. 12, 2025 /CNW/ - On the occasion of World Diabetes Day on November 14, the Montreal Heart Institute...

Sun Life announces $114 million annuity purchases with Fraser Papers pension plans

Wed, 12 Nov 2025 07:30:00 -0500

Sun Life's recent annuity buy-in transactions secure pension benefits for over 700 former Fraser Papers Inc. employees TORONTO, Nov. 12, 2025 /CNW/ - Sun Life Financial Inc. (TSX: SLF) (NYSE: SLF)...

Sun Life Report Signals Emerging Health Challenges Impacting Younger Canadian Women

Mon, 10 Nov 2025 07:07:00 -0500

Unique women's health complexities demanding greater awareness, understanding and holistic solutions in the workplace TORONTO, Nov. 10, 2025 /CNW/ - Sun Life's Focus on Women's Health report, part...

Sun Life's Monique Allen Named Among Canada's Most Powerful Women: Top 100 Award Winner

Thu, 30 Oct 2025 12:01:00 -0400

Sun Life Financial Inc. (TSX: SLF) (NYSE: SLF) is pleased to congratulate Monique Allen, Senior Vice-President and Chief Information Officer, Canadian Technology and Enterprise Architecture, on...

New report finds chronic and mental health conditions are exacerbated by extreme weather events

Wed, 24 Sep 2025 07:00:00 -0400

Employees living with one or more chronic health conditions were two times more likely to report physical and mental health impacts TORONTO, Sept. 24, 2025 /CNW/ - Existing health conditions,...

Supercharging employee productivity; building a foundation to scale

Tue, 12 Aug 2025 08:43:00 -0400

Sun Life's GenAI agent, Iris, earns 2025 innovation honour Iris is a transformative application of GenAI and Agentic AI technology that directly impacts employee productivity while creating a...

Staying the course: Canadians continue saving for retirement amidst market volatility

Tue, 08 Jul 2025 08:00:00 -0400

More Canadians are adjusting, not abandoning, their retirement and investment strategy when faced with economic uncertainty TORONTO, July 8, 2025 /CNW/ - When it comes to saving for retirement...

From minutes to moments: Sun Life equips advisors with GenAI-powered notes assistant tool

Thu, 26 Jun 2025 09:10:00 -0400

New technology enables advisors to spend less time on note taking, and more time helping Clients achieve lifetime financial security TORONTO, June 26, 2025 /CNW/ - Sun Life Canada has developed...

Chronic Conditions Collide: The Rising Complexity of Long-Term Disability Claims

Thu, 19 Jun 2025 07:30:00 -0400

Sun Life data shows many Canadians on disability are living with more than one chronic health condition TORONTO, June 19, 2025 /CNW/ - The latest report in Sun Life's Designed for Health series...

Inspiring change, empowering people: Sun Life's Helena Pagano wins Report on Business Best Executive Award

Fri, 25 Apr 2025 10:00:00 -0400

Recognized for her advocacy of women's health in the workplace and fostering a thriving culture TORONTO, April 25, 2025 /CNW/ - Sun Life Financial Inc. (TSX: SLF) (NYSE: SLF) is pleased to...

Unprepared and Overwhelmed: Half of Canadians say they have no idea where to start when faced with the loss of a loved one

Thu, 13 Mar 2025 07:30:00 -0400

Sun Life and Empathy partner to offer innovative bereavement support – providing personalized guidance through one of life's toughest moments TORONTO, March 13, 2025 /CNW/ - Nearly 9 in 10...

THE SUN LIFE PENTATHLON DES NEIGES IS BACK AT THE PLAINS OF ABRAHAM FROM FEBRUARY 14 TO 23, 2025!

Fri, 14 Feb 2025 10:27:00 -0500

More than 5,750 participants will take part in Pentathlon challenges Varied festive programming for winter sports fans New challenges that offer greater accessibility Spokesperson Alex Harvey and...

Sun Life and affiliated companies donate $225,000 in support of California wildfire relief efforts

Thu, 23 Jan 2025 09:30:00 -0500

Sun Life Financial Inc. (TSX: SLF) (NYSE: SLF) announced today that it is supporting people affected by the wildfires in California with $225,000 in donations to multiple community organizations...

A chronic issue - disease rates climbing among young Canadians

Wed, 11 Dec 2024 11:05:00 -0500

New report finds drug claims for chronic diseases like diabetes and high blood pressure on the rise TORONTO, Dec. 11, 2024 /CNW/ - Chronic diseases don't discriminate when it comes to age. A new...

Sun Life and Tribal Wi-Chi-Way-Win Capital Corporation partner to serve Canadians and create local jobs in Winnipeg

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 11:00:00 -0500

A new three-year partnership between Sun Life and Tribal Wi-Chi-Way-Win Capital Corporation (TWCC) will see more than 175 jobs created in Winnipeg. TWCC will be working with Sun Life to provide...