New Youth Access and Wellbeing Through Art initiative launches at the Aga Khan Museum in partnership with GreenShield. * Business Wire * Mar 17, 2026 TORONTO-(BUSINESS WIRE)-Mar 17, 2026- The Aga Khan Museum is pleased to announce the launch of Youth Access and Wellbeing Through Art in partnership with GreenShield, a new initiative designed to give youth free access to art, space and other wellbeing resources. Slow Looking Experience at the Aga Khan Museum. Credit: Raheel Azim "At GreenShield, we know that improving youth mental health requires working alongside communities to remove barriers and support wellbeing in practical, accessible ways," said Mandy Mail, Executive Vice President, Head of GreenShield Cares. "Our partnership with the Aga Khan Museum reflects the importance of supporting initiatives that create inclusive spaces, foster connection, and contribute to mental health and wellbeing, particularly for youth who may otherwise face barriers to access." The need to improve youth mental health is urgent and evident, and arts institutions can play a meaningful role. According to the Government of Canada, young adults aged 15 to 24 are most susceptible to mental health issues. A Harvard University research project found that "Slow looking" in museum settings can increase observational skills, reflective thinking and emotional awareness. Led by this shared commitment to supporting youth mental health and wellness, the Aga Khan Museum and GreenShield are joining forces to create space for reflection and self-care for youth through art without financial barriers. GreenShield, Canada's only national non-profit health care and insurance organization, is dedicated to improving health equity for underserved populations, with youth mental health as a key area of focus. Through GreenShield Cares, GreenShield works closely with community partners to help remove barriers to care and apply its health expertise in ways that improve access, wellbeing, and outcomes for young people. The initiative also introduces the Slow Looking Experience, a self-guided journey that invites visitors of all ages to spend extended, intentional time with selected artworks in the galleries. By slowing down and giving focused attention to fewer works, participants are encouraged to notice details, reflect more deeply, and form personal connections with art. This practice supports stress reduction, cultivates mindfulness, and fosters a sense of calm in an increasingly fast-paced world. "Art has the transformative power to strengthen youth mental health and foster a sense of belonging. Providing free admission is a critical step in helping youth engage with the Museum's collections, exhibitions, and programs," said Dr. Sascha Priewe, Director of Collections and Public Programs at the Aga Khan Museum. "Through special programming developed for this initiative, we invite young visitors to explore and engage with art in ways that nurture their curiosity and sense of community. We are grateful to GreenShield for their collaboration, which allows us to create experiences that are not just about seeing art, but feeling and immersing themselves in it in a meditative way." To mark the launch throughout the month of March, the Museum is presenting enhanced Sunday programming designed to support moments of pause, reflection, and creative exploration. These special Sunday experiences, which include talks and creative workshops, will invite all visitors to engage with art in ways that nurture wellbeing and community, reinforcing the Museum's role as a space of belonging and shared exploration. This partnership builds on GreenShield's broader Youth Mental Health initiative, launched in 2025, which was developed alongside youth and community partners to respond to the growing mental health needs of young people across Canada. The initiative introduced two foundational elements: the Youth Mental Health Data Hub, a publicly accessible dashboard that provides a national snapshot of youth mental health, and GreenShield's Youth Mental Health Ecosystem, a centralized digital platform offering timely, culturally informed supports. To date, more than 100,000 youth have accessed free, culturally appropriate mental health services and resources through these efforts. About the Aga Khan Museum The Aga Khan Museum in Toronto, Canada, has been established and developed by the Aga Khan Trust for Culture (AKTC), which is an agency of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN). Through permanent and temporary exhibitions, educational activities and performing arts, the Museum's mission is to spark wonder, curiosity, and understanding of Muslim cultures and their connection with other cultures through the arts. Designed by architect Fumihiko Maki, the Museum shares a 6.8-hectare site with Toronto's Ismaili Centre, which was designed by architect Charles Correa. The surrounding landscaped park was designed by landscape architect Vladimir Djurovic. About GreenShield As Canada's only national non-profit health care and insurance organization, GreenShield believes health care is a right, not a privilege. We're dedicated to improving health outcomes, driving systemic change, and building a future where every Canadian can reach their full health and well-being potential. We are revolutionizing the health care and insurance experience by bringing coverage and care together in one place. Through our unique integrated payer-provider ("payvider") model, we offer insurance, administer benefits and pay claims as a 'payer' while offering health care services such as mental health, pharmacy, telemedicine and chronic disease management as a 'provider'. As a non-profit social enterprise without shareholders, we reinvest our excess earnings to directly support underserved communities. Through GreenShield Cares, we positively impacted the health and well-being of over one million Canadians between 2020 and 2025. What's driving us now is the commitment to measurably impact an additional three million Canadians by 2030 - across mental health, essential medicines, and chronic disease management - through scalable initiatives that deliver meaningful change in pursuit of our mission of Better Health for All. GreenShield is proud to be recognized multiple times as one of Canada's Most Admired Corporate Cultures, certified annually as a leading Imagine Canada Caring Company, and honoured with repeat placement on Fortune's prestigious Change the World list - a testament to our sustained commitment to purpose-driven innovation and impact. Front Street Partners 416.822.0541Kelly Frances Director, Marketing and Communications Aga Khan Museum 416.858.8735 KEYWORD: NORTH AMERICA CANADA INDUSTRY KEYWORD: ARTS/MUSEUMS GENERAL HEALTH ENTERTAINMENT PHILANTHROPY FAMILY CONSUMER MENTAL HEALTH TEENS HEALTH INSURANCE CHILDREN OTHER CONSUMER OTHER PHILANTHROPY HEALTH PUB: 03/17/2026 08:15 AM/DISC: 03/17/2026 08:15 AM

Canadian non-profit insurer expands mental health platform with new deal. GreenShield folds EFAP, SAP, and digital therapy into expanded mental health offering GreenShield is expanding its role as a mental health payer-provider by buying Kii Health's Canadian mental health services segment, adding EFAP, SAP, and digital therapy to its national platform for plan sponsors. The acquisition covers Kii Health's Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP), Student Assistance Program (SAP), CBT Associates, and Therapist Assisted Internet-Delivered Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (TAiCBT) services, including the MindBeacon digital therapy platform. GreenShield says the move strengthens GreenShield Health's mental health capabilities and extends its footprint across Canada, with notable growth in Western Canada and Quebec. Zahid Salman, president and CEO of GreenShield, called the acquisition "an important step" in the company's "integrated coverage and care strategy." He said it will expand GreenShield's mental health services, support new care delivery models and help provide more connected support to Canadians nationwide. GreenShield is positioning the deal as a response to growing demand for mental health support. One in three Canadians would leave their job for better benefits, and two in three have faced a mental health challenge in the past year. By combining GreenShield's coverage and care capabilities with Kii Health's mental health offerings, the organization aims to increase access to integrated support at work, school and at home. The acquisition also targets youth and post-secondary students. As a non-profit, GreenShield reinvests its excess earnings and redeploys its service capabilities to improve health outcomes for underserved communities, with youth mental health identified as a key priority. Adding Kii Health's Student Assistance Program will feed into GreenShield's Youth Mental Health Ecosystem by deepening clinical expertise, extending reach across post-secondary campuses, and enabling earlier intervention and more seamless navigation for students. All acquired services will be integrated into GreenShield+, the organization's digital health and benefits platform, to streamline navigation across benefits, therapy and support services, create a unified GreenShield-branded experience, and improve continuity of care for members and clients. Joe Blomeley, executive vice president and head of GreenShield Health, said integrating Kii Health's capabilities and practitioner network with GreenShield's payer-provider platform will create "a stronger, more connected pathway to care." Karen Adams, CEO of Kii Health, said the team's work will continue within GreenShield and that moving its EFAP and TAiCBT services under GreenShield will support clients, practitioners and partners while expanding access to services.