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Sixth Working for Workers Act receives royal assent in Ontario
by Todd Humber

Ontario employers will see new requirements and benefits for workers after the province’s sixth Working for Workers Act, 2024 received royal assent on Dec. 19. The legislation, …

Correctional officers reach tentative deal with Ottawa, includes nearly 16 per cent wage hike over four years
Western workers show less leadership ambition than global south peers, survey finds
Percentage of early childhood educators in Ontario child care declining, despite goal
Unifor members ratify new CN agreement with wage, benefits gains
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Overheated immigration system needed ‘discipline’ infusion: minister
by The Canadian Press

By David Baxter An “overheated” immigration system that admitted record numbers of newcomers to the country has harmed Canada’s decades-old consensus on the benefits of immigration, …

Highline Mushrooms workers in B.C. ratify first union contract securing wage increases, residency support
Alberta’s Smith disappointed federal pension plan report offers no estimate of share
Vancouver Police Union criticizes assault case’s handling after officer’s suicide
Alberta unveils new doctor pay model rewarding physicians for bringing on patients
Seven ways to be a successful remote-working manager
Ontario spending $30 million to help firefighters prevent cancer risks

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Ottawa broadens early retirement eligibility for public servants in frontline safety, security roles

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Saskatchewan Health Authority fined $75,000 after worker injured after falling from stepladder

Campaign urges skilled labour to ‘Stay with B.C.’ to counter efforts from Alberta

LABOUR RELATIONS NEWS

Correctional officers reach tentative deal with Ottawa, includes nearly 16 per cent wage hike over four years

Correctional officers across Canada could see a 15.73 per cent salary increase over four years under two new tentative agreements between the Union of Canadian Correctional Officers (UCCO-SACC-CSN), …

Unifor members ratify new CN agreement with wage, benefits gains
Highline Mushrooms workers in B.C. ratify first union contract securing wage increases, residency support

Iqaluit municipal workers ink new collective agreement

Vancouver Police Union criticizes assault case’s handling after officer’s suicide

Ontario college faculty in legal strike position as of Jan. 4: union

Cowichan Valley Transit workers back strike option as talks stall

RCMP union applauds planned federal spending on border security

MENTAL HEALTH NEWS

Vancouver Police Union criticizes assault case’s handling after officer’s suicide

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Job posting reserved for ‘qualified woman’ did not breach human rights laws: Ontario tribunal

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Town of Mattawa denies former CAO’s million-dollar claim

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B.C. police discipline ruling voided because officer overseeing investigation retired

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Opinions & Editorials

Employment LawOpinion

Workers’ comp is not a get-out-of-jail-free card for employers to ignore toxic work environments

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Artificial Intelligence (AI)Opinion

Generative AI is making traditional ways to measure business success obsolete

by The Conversation
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‘Is this all there is?’ Retirement can be a painful transition if we don’t adjust our thinking

by The Conversation

Recruitment News

Percentage of early childhood educators in Ontario child care declining, despite goal

Alberta cancels foreign worker recruitment trip to United Arab Emirates

Newfoundland and Labrador changes health-care laws to ease recruitment

Auditor General’s report highlights successes, challenges of Canada Summer Jobs program

Artificial Intelligence News

Generative AI is making traditional ways to measure business success obsolete

AI seen as a tool to boost workforce diversity, report finds

HiringBranch raises $5 million to expand AI-powered soft skills assessments

Alberta outlines strategy to become AI data centre hub

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion News

Province launches third round of funding to increase accessible taxis in B.C.

Indigenous North Vancouver plumbing business wins award for equity in the workplace

A timeline of the legacy of the Montreal Massacre

UN report prompts calls for Canada to address unpaid labour burden on women

Global Workplace News

Cleveland bakeware company fined $182K by OSHA after two worker amputations

HRCI expands board with appointments of Shaun Mayo and Shelie Gustafson

Forklift operator’s death at Texas tire facility prompts $288K in OSHA fines

Florida contractors fined $363K for trench safety violations

HR Industry News

Fiserv to acquire Toronto-based Payfare in $200 million deal

Payfare Inc., a Toronto-based earned wage access company, has announced it will be acquired by Fiserv Inc., a global provider of payments and financial technology. The transaction, valued …

Quickbooks Payroll tops list in new rating from Expert Consumers
IRIS announces leadership change as CEO steps down

WorkTango launches new AI tool to streamline employee survey analysis

Avature wins two golds at Brandon Hall Excellence in Technology Awards

Becklar secures new investment to expand safety technology solutions

HiringBranch raises $5 million to expand AI-powered soft skills assessments

Winnipeg’s Fred Douglas Society adopts new software to streamline HR, payroll, and scheduling

REMOTE & HYBRID WORK NEWS

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Seven ways to be a successful remote-working manager

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People on the Move

Actuary Sharon Giffen appointed to WorkSafeBC board of directors

Restaurant Technologies appoints HR chief Alissa Partee as new COO

Stevenson Search Partners expands services with new leadership, Larry Dolinko named CEO

HOOPP names Annesley Wallace as new CEO, replaces retiring Jeff Wendling

Workplace Awards & Top Employers

Avature wins two golds at Brandon Hall Excellence in Technology Awards

Altus Group named one of Greater Toronto’s Top Employers for 2025

Lactalis Canada earns spot on GTA’s top employers list for 2025

Seneca Polytechnic earns spot on Greater Toronto’s Top Employers list for 16th time

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