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What are biologics?

From the team of Queenie & Brent Biological drugs (biologics) are drugs created from a living organism or its products, and can be composed of sugars, proteins or nucleic acid,  complex combinations of these substances or  living entities such as cells and tissues(1). Biologics are extremely costly because they are difficult  to create and once developed, [...]

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The Gift of Physical Activity

TRG December Health Point is now available for viewing: According to Statistics Canada, Canadians are busy. We work an average of 7 hours and 46 minutes a day. We devote three hours and 11 minutes to housework and childcare and spend eight hours and 17 minutes sleeping. This doesn’t include commuting or the frantic hours [...]

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The Gift of Physical Fitness

(December 2, 2011) According to Statistics Canada, Canadians are busy. We work an average of 7 hours and 46 minutes a day. We devote three hours and 11 minutes to housework and childcare and spend eight hours and 17 minutes sleeping….

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Does the Insurance Company control what the Dentist charges?

By Carlo Nichini According to the BCDA, 62 % of Canadians were covered by dental plans in 2010. These plans are a valuable financial resource to plan members, but who actually controls the costs. The policyholder (employer or plan sponsor) will set all of the various provisions of the plan which outline what is covered [...]

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Do we do pension?

By Brent Delveaux and Queenie Yeung We are always surprised when someone asks whether we do pension – in reference to whether or not we can help develop and monitor retirement plans for clients. Especially considering that the word “pensions” is included in our company name! Of course we do pension plans! In fact, employer [...]

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Steels

I have been working with Patrick Burkart and TRG for several years, and Pat has been a tremendous “guide” in the benefits and pension world. His knowledge in benefits plan design and pensions were indispensable as we made extensive plan changes to our benefits and pension programs. I rely on his expertise, and his recommendations. [...]

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Get Warm Project

by Barb Higgs Barb Higgs from TRG Group Benefits is heading up the Team for participating in this year’s “Get Warm Project”.

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Shato Holdings

A highly diversified company like ours poses significant challenges for our benefits and pensions consultants. Providing consistent benefits for all our employees in a wide range of businesses and industries throughout North America requires considerable experience, industry expertise, and first-rate customer service. TRG Group has been capably delivering on these requirements to Shato for many, [...]

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Prescription Drugs in your benefits program

Craig Hewson talks about your benefit program, specifically about associated rising costs in prescription drugs and other for many employers across Canada.

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About The Movember TRG Group Benefits Campaign

Your support of Movember and the 25,500 men that will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in Canada this year is sincerely appreciated.

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