Canadian employers continue to invest more and more in the health and well-being of their employees. This approach complements Canada’s tradition of public healthcare and reduces pressure on the public system. It also reinforces employers’ corporate and societal responsibilities, with Canadians increasingly relying on them for their physical and mental health needs.
Now, more than ever, Canadians need a cohesive ecosystem that supports their physical and mental health. We must come together to not only improve outcomes but also prevent illness. Join Canadian Club Toronto on May 30, when experts from the insurance and health industry will share their views on access to care and the impact on the productivity of employees. Moderated by Carly Weeks, our expert panel will feature:
- Dr. Ash Bender – Occupational Psychiatrist
- Cherif Habib – CEO, Dialogue
- Dave Jones – President, Sun Life Health
- Julie Quenneville – CEO, UHN Foundation
Dr. Bender is an Occupational Psychiatrist and Assistant Professor with the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Toronto. At CAMH, he is a staff psychiatrist and former Medical Head of the Work, Stress and Health program, which is a multidisciplinary program specializing in the assessment, treatment and research of occupational disability.
Dr. Bender has several publications in the area of workplace mental health and has conducted research focused on the management of psychological injury in the workplace. He has performed numerous independent assessments for worker’s compensation, private insurers, employers and the courts and provides workplace consultation and training as Cofounder of Workplace insight.
Cherif Habib is the Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Dialogue (TSX : CARE), Canada’s leading virtual care company. Launched in 2016, Dialogue offers its Integrated Health Platform to millions of Canadians and provides care to more patients every day than the largest emergency rooms in the country. Dialogue has received several industry accolades, including The Globe & Mail and L’Actualité 2020 Canada’s Top Growing Companies. The company has raised over $100M of venture capital from investors such as Sun Life, CDPQ and Portag3, and recently completed a 10x oversubscribed $100M IPO.
Before launching Dialogue, Cherif was the CEO of EMcision, a medical device company acquired by Boston Scientific, and spent three years at McKinsey as a senior management consultant. He has an undergrad in Computer Science, a Master of Law and an MBA from Wharton with majors in Marketing and Operations. Cherif also seats on the board of the Chambre de commerce du Montréal métropolitain.
Dave Jones is President, Sun Life Health. He is responsible for ensuring Sun Life delivers innovative health solutions to Clients and Canadians, helping them to navigate, access, and receive care. Sun Life Health is focused on empowering people to live their healthiest lives. This ambitious mandate is brought to life by leveraging the capabilities of Sun Life’s Group Benefits and Health Solutions businesses, which include Lumino Health.
Sun Life’s Group Benefits covers over 4 million Canadians and their families. With industry leading products and wellness solutions, each year more than 75 million claims are paid.
Lumino Health is an award-winning and free platform that connects Canadians with the tools and resources they need to manage their health. Lumino’s provider search allows people to find and connect with local health care providers. The search engine has been used over 26 million times.
Since joining Sun Life in 2003, Dave has held progressively senior roles in Sun Life Canada. Most recently, as Senior Vice-President, Group Benefits, leading a dedicated team supporting over 23,000 Canadian employers and their benefits plans.
Dave holds a Masters of Business Administration (MBA) from the Rotman School of Management, University of Toronto and an Honours BComm from Queen’s University.
Julie Quenneville started her career in journalism before transitioning to the Quebec Ministry of Health and Social Services. In 2005, she joined McGill University Health Centre (MUHC) as Chief of Staff to the CEO before becoming Chief of Strategic Planning, and then, Director of Development and Marketing. In 2015, Quenneville became President and CEO of the MUHC Foundation, where she and her team grew revenue by 350 per cent.
Quenneville has dedicated almost her entire career to public service, and is known as a change agent who believes that advancing medicine is a global responsibility. Her commitment to health care has earned her numerous accolades, including being named one of Canada’s Most Powerful Women, one of Concordia University’s 50 Under 50, and receiving the Medal of the Quebec National Assembly. Her vast knowledge of philanthropy, modern business strategy and government relations has made her a sought-after speaker on multiple platforms.
As a health reporter, I have had the chance to cover some of the most important stories – the opioid crisis, overcrowded hospitals, the rise of youth vaping and, of course, the COVID-19 pandemic. It’s an honour to work alongside a team of reporters and editors who work tirelessly to bring Canadians the information they need to make sense of an increasingly complex world.
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