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LTD claims on the rise due to mental health issues

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By Susan Yellin | March 16, 2020, 10:31 a.m.

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Mental health issues are increasing across Canada, leading to a rise in long-term disability (LTD) claims, with the economy, age, gender, industry, employer size and even where you live in Canada all having an effect on claims, says a new Sun Life report.

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