Green Shield Canada

Green Shield Canada is a national non-profit health and benefits company based in Windsor, Ontario, operating as a payer-provider offering insurance, benefits administration, and health services. It serves over 7.5 million Canadians coast to coast, reinvesting excess earnings into its social mission of Better Health for All, with a focus on underserved communities. The organization provides a range of health services, including mental health support, pharmacy, telemedicine, and chronic disease management. Under the leadership of President and CEO Zahid Salman, who joined in 2018, the company has expanded its payer-provider model, with key executives like Steve Laberge contributing to its operations. Originally established as North America's first prepaid drug plan, Green Shield Canada was founded in 1957 by William Wilkinson.