CANOE NEWS
From Compliance to Culture: Why Cybersecurity Awareness Training Matters
Published: October 28, 2025 | Version: 2.0 | Last updated: October 6, 2026 Author: Canadian Internet Registration Authority (CIRA) Applies to: Organizations responsible for employee cybersecurity awareness training Purpose: This
Best Practices: Reporting a Claim
Published: October 2026 | Version: 1.0 | Last updated: October 2026 Applies to: Genesis Reciprocal Insurance Exchange members Purpose: This bulletin provides reminders, best practices, and guidance for reporting and
Risk Management: Wildlife Collision Awareness
Published: October 2026 | Version: 1.0 | Last updated: October 2026 Applies to: Municipalities and municipal staff who operate vehicles as part of their work Purpose: This bulletin gives operational
October 2026 Supplier Updates: New and Renewed Contracts
Canoe members now have even more procurement choices. In September 2026, we added six new contracts and renewed another two existing ones, all of which were awarded through an open RFP
The HR Guide to Fall Benefits Planning
Fall has a way of arriving with a full to-do list. Between back-to-school schedules, shifting routines, and budget conversations on the horizon, HR teams and plan administrators know this feeling
September 2026 Supplier Updates: New and Renewed Contracts
Canoe members now have even more procurement choices. In August 2026, we added eight new contracts and renewed another twenty-one existing ones, all of which were awarded through an open
Rural Crime Prevention
Published: August 2026 | Version: 1.0 | Last updated: August 2026 Applies to: Rural municipalities, towns, residents, businesses, agricultural producers, and community organizations Purpose: This bulletin provides an overview of
A Message from Canoe: Navigating Ongoing Canada-U.S. Trade Uncertainty
September 1, 2026 As trade tensions between Canada and the United States continue to evolve, Canoe remains actively engaged with our members, suppliers, and association partners to understand and respond
Organization Risk Appetite
Published: August 2026 | Version: 1.0 | Last updated: August 2026 Applies to: Municipalities, school boards, housing foundations, and community groups Purpose: This bulletin supports members in defining and managing
Why Benefits Costs Are Rising in Canada (And What Employers Can Do About It)
By Canoe Benefits If your group benefits renewal came in higher than expected this year, you’re not alone. Canadian group health costs are projected to rise 8.3 percent by the
August 2026 Supplier Updates: New and Renewed Contracts
Canoe members now have even more procurement choices. In July 2026, we added thirteen new contracts and renewed another six existing ones, all of which were awarded through an open
Harvest Traffic and Public Safety: A Risk Management Approach
Published: July 2026 | Version: 1.0 | Last updated: July 2026 Applies to: Municipalities with agricultural traffic on local roads. Purpose: This bulletin outlines risk management considerations to help municipalities
Bouncy Castles Beware: Mastering Safety for Inflatable Fun
Published: July 2026 | Version: 1.0 | Last updated: July 2026 Applies to: Municipalities, event organizers, and staff running community events, parks programming, festivals, and public spaces Purpose: This bulletin
Canoe wins 2026 Achievement of Excellence in Procurement® Award
By Canoe Procurement Canoe has been named a recipient of the 2026 Achievement of Excellence in Procurement® (AEP) Award from the National Procurement Institute (NPI). Canoe is the first Canadian
Why Your Benefits Package Matters Before Candidates Even Apply
By Canoe Benefits Salary gets attention, but it’s rarely the only factor candidates weigh before applying. A strong benefits package can be the difference between someone submitting an application or