Each year, CAE conducts a thorough review of its group benefits program to ensure it meets the evolving health, wellness, and support needs of its employees while maintaining the program’s sustainability. For 2026, enhancements have been made to better support employees and their families.
Laboratory tests
Starting January 1, 2026, unionized employees will benefit from 100% coverage for laboratory tests (instead of 90% and 100% for on site tests).
Business Travel Insurance
Because the safety and well-being of employees traveling on behalf of CAE is a priority, the Business Travel Insurance (BTA) policy has been completely revised to make it more effective and accessible.
The new global BTA policy has been implemented, replacing several local policies with a single, centralized process. Now, in the event of a medical or security emergency while traveling on business, employees have a single point of contact: International SOS (ISOS) – our assistance provider. For more details, please visit the Travel Assistance page.
In addition, employees can now generate their own travel confirmation insurance letter for business travel. Refer to the procedure on the Travel Services page of CAE360.
Grief support services for life insurance beneficiaries
In the event of the death of an insured person with Sun Life group life insurance, Empathy, an organization specializing in grief support, offers beneficiaries logistical and psychological support without prior registration. Access includes a care manager, funeral support, estate and financial advice, and assistance with administrative procedures.
Beneficiaries are informed of their eligibility when they submit their claim. See this flyer for more information.
Smoking Cessation Coaching Program
Sun Life offers a free, nationwide, online, personalized program in partnership with the University of Ottawa Heart Institute to help participants and their loved ones quit smoking or vaping.
The program at a glance:
- Support from specialists in treating nicotine addiction.
- 24 weeks of support, tailored to all forms of tobacco use, including cigarettes and vaping.
- Possible medication recommendations depending on your plan coverage.
- Available in English and French.
See the flyer for more details and registration information.
We remind you that you have access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and the Physical Wellness Program, two valuable complementary resources for your mental and physical health.