Are your employee benefits aligned with the challenges of 2026? Discover AGA’s new report

Being a group benefits plan sponsor is not an easy task, with the world evolving at breakneck speed. From inflation and hybrid work to mental health issues and the rise of AI, companies are navigating a rollercoaster of change. At AGA Benefit Solutions, we believe the best way forward in 2026 is simple: back to basics.

We are excited to share our findings in the first edition of our annual Innovate to Lead Report—a must-read for Canadian group benefits and retirement plan sponsors. 

“Our Innovate to Lead Report is a ‘peek behind the curtains’ of our work with more than 7,000 clients and 500,000 plan members across the country. Through its unique third-party administrator/payor (TPA/TPP) model, AGA is well-positioned to get the pulse of the average Canadian plan member and use this information to help plan sponsors shape the future of work,” says Martin Papillon, AGA’s President and Chief Executive Officer. 

This new report offers practical strategies to help plan sponsors stay competitive while managing costs as they work on meeting their 2026 objectives.

Inside, readers will discover what AGA’s consultants have to say about:

• The power of integration: Why benefits plans must work hand-in-hand with a wellness strategy to boost performance and control costs.
• Personalization that works: How data should replace guesswork to drive decisions when tailoring benefits for a diverse workforce.
• Retirement governance made simple: Why a strong framework is the path to clarity, compliance, and better outcomes for plan sponsors and plan members.

The report also includes a special roundtable about the future of work with contribution from Russell Investments, TD Asset Management, Korn Ferry, and TELUS Health sharing their views on the state of the Canadian economy, demographic shifts, AI disruption, and workers’ expectations. A legislative watch also enables plan sponsors to review recent and upcoming laws and regulations impacting HR management.

This report is more than trends—it’s a roadmap for action for organizations of all sizes. Whether looking to optimize group insurance, strengthen retirement governance, or prepare for workforce transformation, plan sponsors will find clear, actionable guidance to get the most of benefit dollars in a challenging environment.

AGA’s 2026 Innovate to Lead report is available for download for a limited time through AGA’s website.

About AGA Benefit Solutions

AGA Benefit Solutions (www.aga.ca), one of Canada’s leading third-party administrators / third-party claims payors (TPAs/TPPs), develops and administers customized group insurance and retirement plans. Acting as a TPA/TPP, a broker and a consultant, we offer each of our clients the plans they’re seeking, which are simple and easy to manage, to better recruit, motivate and retain human capital with an attractive benefits package. AGA supports more than 7,000 clients and 500,000 insured members through a network of 300+ employees dedicated to top-tier service across the country.