Entries by Pro Active Financial Services Ltd.

Budget 2026: What the New Federal Measures Could Mean for Your Money

Budget 2026 proposes new affordability, housing, benefit, and business investment measures. From fuel tax relief and a groceries benefit supplement to an “RRSP for life” consultation and the Productivity Mega Deduction, here is a plain-language overview of what the November 5, 2026 budget could mean for Canadians’ money.

Generic Ozempic Is Here. Will Your Drug Plan Actually Save Money?

Generic semaglutide (the active ingredient in Ozempic) is now available in Canada, and it has the potential to meaningfully reduce drug costs for employer-sponsored benefits plans. But savings are not automatic. Without the right plan design in place, many members may stay on the brand-name drug and costs could remain unchanged. Here is what plan sponsors need to know and do right now.