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Client spotlight: Demonstrating care in times of financial stress
March 29, 2022

Client spotlight: Demonstrating care in times of financial stress

The COVID-19 pandemic has led to financial difficulties for many people, including Sun Life Clients like Abraham. By being flexible and providing the right support, we’ve helped him and others through this incredibly challenging time. 

Investing in Canada’s Black communities
March 29, 2022

Investing in Canada’s Black communities

Sun Life’s funding of $825,000 to the Foundation for Black Communities over three years signals a shift in our approach to giving.

Words matter: Communicating in ways our Clients can understand
March 29, 2022

Words matter: Communicating in ways our Clients can understand

Too often in the financial system, consumers face overly-complex information and documents. We wanted to change that for anyone interacting with Sun Life. 

Opportunity knocks for Sun Life and our employees through in-house talent marketplace
August 20, 2021

Opportunity knocks for Sun Life and our employees through in-house talent marketplace

Providing ways for employees to achieve their full potential is key to talent sustainability. Our internal “gig” marketplace offers an easy way for our employees to try out new roles and grow their skills at Sun Life.  

Making sustainable investing easier for group retirement Clients
July 22, 2020

Making sustainable investing easier for group retirement Clients

Sun Life’s Group Retirement Services (GRS) launched its proprietary Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) evaluation framework for its core investment platform of 23 investment managers and over 140 investment options. This new framework will be instrumental in helping plan sponsors and members make informed decisions when it comes to sustainable investing. Sustainable investing is one of three core pillars of Sun Life’s new sustainability plan.