Beneva supports communities affected by wildfires in Western Canada
Quebec City, June 5, 2025 – Beneva is donating $20,000 to the Canadian Red Cross Relief Fund in support of communities impacted by wildfires in Manitoba and Saskatchewan. Additional specific measures have also been implemented for its customers.
“Beneva stands in solidarity with Canadian communities affected by the wildfires currently raging in Manitoba and Saskatchewan. We support the emergency relief efforts and recovery initiatives underway for those impacted. These climate events impact us all, and our hearts go out to all those affected by this natural disaster,” said Jean-François Chalifoux, President and CEO of Beneva.
Support measures for affected Canadians
In partnership with TELUS Health, Beneva has established a telephone support line offering up to three hours of psychological support for its customers. The service is free and confidential.
You can reach the phone line 24/7. Just call 1 800 387-4765 and mention “Beneva forest fires.”
Access to prescription drugs will also be made easier. Pharmacists are authorized to renew prescriptions for insured persons who have lost or forgotten their medications due to the wildfires, even if the usual 30-day renewal period has not yet passed.
Those who wish to contribute to the Canadian Red Cross relief fund can make a donation by visiting the organization’s website (
redcross.ca ) or calling le 1 800 418-1111.About Beneva
Beneva is the country's largest mutual insurance company, with 3.5 million members. Created by the coming together of La Capitale and SSQ Insurance in 2020, Beneva employs over 5,500 dedicated employees: people looking out for people. Its caring approach founded on human values and shared by its employees is anchored in its mutualist roots. With $27.5 billion in asset, Beneva has positioned itself as one of the leading Canadian companies in the insurance industry. It stands out for its diverse offerings in Group Insurance, Property and Casualty Insurance as well as Individual Insurance and Financial Services. Its head office is located in Quebec City.