As we shift our mindset from “staying at home” to “learning to live” with COVID, it is more important than ever to practice empathy, for others and ourselves. Here are four simple ways to cultivate empathy and use it every day. These past two years, the pandemic has taken a toll on our collective wellness. […]

  Your group benefits plan is provided to you by the ETFO Employee Life and Health Trust (ELHT) and was established to help cover or supplement the cost of delivering health and dental benefits to you and your family. The ETFO ELHT is responsible for ensuring that your benefits plan is managed sustainably and efficiently. […]

If you are going on a leave, here are things you need to know and do to update your ETFO Employee Life and Health Trust (ELHT) benefits. Type of leave What it means to you Statutory leaves (e.g. maternity/paternal leave) Your current benefits coverage and funding will be available to you based on the same […]

There has been nothing normal about the 2020-21 school year. COVID-19 has brought change and uncertainty to all of our lives. As this school year comes to a close, we want to acknowledge and thank you for your dedication and perseverance through these challenging times. With summer just around the corner, here are a few […]

Here’s what you need to know about retirement and your benefits coverage. When planning for retirement, you may base your plans around what you normally expect to happen each year. However, 2020 was anything but normal. Due to the pandemic, some within the education community have delayed their retirement decision, whereas others are retiring early. […]