Canadian Life & Health Insurance Facts // 2026 Edition 4
In 2025, Canada's life
and health insurers...
Invested $51 billion in Canadian infrastructure,
including projects related to transportation,
energy, and communication networks.
Contributed $12.7 billion in federal and
provincial taxes.
Supported Canadians with $157 billion in life,
health and retirement benefits, which is 10 per
cent higher than the previous year.
Provided more than $18 billion in prescription
drug coverage, up 44 per cent in five years,
helping Canadians access the medications they
need and stay on treatment.
Paid $18.3 billion in life insurance benefits.
Managed private pension assets valued at over
$470 billion helping Canadians build greater
retirement security.