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Former Northern Health employee in B.C. sues after being demoted for pro-Palestinian statements
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By Michelle Gamage | The Tyee A former Northern Health employee says she was removed from her position for being critical of Israel’s war in Gaza, …

Sudury, Ont., steps into spotlight for ‘Trading Skills’ – a TVO series about skilled work
Ontario proposes tighter control over bike lanes, higher highway speed limits to tackle gridlock
Denovo Window & Door fined $70,000 for worker’s fall from scaffold in Saskatchewan
One-third of gig workers rely on platform work as main income source: Report
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When AI plays favourites: How algorithmic bias shapes the hiring process
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By Mehnaz Rafi, University of Calgary A public interest group filed a U.S. federal complaint against artificial intelligence hiring tool, HireVue, in 2019 for deceptive …

Ontario taxpayers fork over $4.3 million to settle legal costs in Bill 124 cases
Economists predict inflation dipped below two per cent in September
‘Break in the cooling trend’: Jobs report tops economists’ expectations in September
Unemployment rate dips to 6.5% in September amid job gains by youth, core-aged women
Shippers call on feds to protect supply chains against labour disruptions
Trudeau touts ‘real progress’ on pharmacare, calls on premiers to start cutting deals

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IKEA Canada reports big drop in employee turnover with focus on well-being, job satisfaction

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LABOUR RELATIONS

CANSA members assert right to strike amid stalled talks with Nav Canada

The Canadian Air Navigation Specialists Association (CANSA), Unifor Local 1016, is challenging Nav Canada’s approach to bargaining, accusing the employer of rejecting the union’s established pattern and preparing …

Ontario taxpayers fork over $4.3 million to settle legal costs in Bill 124 cases
Shippers call on feds to protect supply chains against labour disruptions

Alberta nurses to hold ratification vote on mediator-recommended agreement

Air Canada pilots vote in favour of new contract, dousing strike fears

EVAS pilots vote unanimously to authorize strike over contract dispute

Port of Montreal dockworkers begin overtime strike as contract talks continue

Ontario colleges, OPSEU enter conciliation talks amid faculty workload dispute

MENTAL HEALTH

Seasonal change can affect people’s moods — and their moral values

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Employment Law

Former CAO of Town of Mattawa sues Ontario municipality for $1.2 million, alleges wrongful dismissal

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Whistleblower fighting ‘a spider’s web’ of legal complaints: lawyer

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Pipefitter who contracted COVID at Alberta work camp entitled to WCB benefits

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Seasonal change can affect people’s moods — and their moral values

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OpinionRemote Working

No time for a holiday? A ‘workation’ could be the answer

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Canada has always had a ‘tap on, tap off’ immigration policy aimed primarily at filling jobs

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Workplace Safety & OHS

Two contractors injured on the job by fallen tree in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ont.

Denovo Window & Door fined $70,000 for worker’s fall from scaffold in Saskatchewan
Avetta and Energy Worldnet partnership aims to streamline compliance for oil and gas operators
Innovative Metal Works fined $68,000 for workplace safety violation after critical injury in Newmarket, Ont.
Oilfield consulting firm in Alberta fined $90,000 after workplace injury incident
Nokia and Vale partner on cognitive monitoring for mining operations
Avetta wins AI product award for contractor safety tool

New B.C. first aid regulations will take effect Nov. 1, requiring employers to update protocols

Bradford, Ont., farm fined $125,000 after workplace fatality involving trainee

Recruitment

When AI plays favourites: How algorithmic bias shapes the hiring process

Manitoba halfway to goal of hiring 1,000 new health-care workers

Saskatchewan touts progress in health workforce recruitment, retention as action plan hits two-year anniversary

How accent bias can impact a person’s job prospects

Artificial Intelligence

Canadian business leaders confident in growth, but pressure mounts on ESG and AI: KPMG survey

Trudeau highlights Canada’s AI leadership at global summit in Montreal

Canadian SMEs cautious about AI, global survey reveals

Visier rolls out AI tools to help companies tackle productivity and workforce challenges

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Sarnia, Ont., Mayor Mike Bradley on having a diverse and inclusive workforce

HR conference for Indigenous professionals coming to Alberta in October

More Indigenous participation in labour market would boost Alberta economy: Report

Governments launch $1.5 million initiative to boost diversity in Ontario’s agriculture workforce

Global Workplace News

HRCI joins North American HR management association, boosting international collaboration

Dockworkers at ports from Maine to Texas go on strike, a standoff risking new shortages

How to get Britain back to work

Autoworkers, Boeing machinists, cannabis drivers: Labour unions are mobilizing in new and old industries alike

Industry News

Avetta and Energy Worldnet partnership aims to streamline compliance for oil and gas operators

Avetta has announced a new partnership with Energy Worldnet (EWN) to enhance operator qualification (OQ) compliance management for the oil and gas sector, combining their resources to help …

Perceptyx launches workforce transformation centre to enhance employee experience through data-driven insights
Premier and Lumber team up to tackle workforce management in construction

Nokia and Vale partner on cognitive monitoring for mining operations

Odgers Berndtson unites Canadian, U.S. operations to strengthen leadership services across North America

Cangrade secures two patents to boost hiring efficiency and employee development

HR Path expands into Canadian market with IN-RGY acquisition

SuccessFinder launches new tool for talent growth with focus on engagement, leadership development

REMOTE & HYBRID WORK

OpinionRemote Working

No time for a holiday? A ‘workation’ could be the answer

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People on the Move

Molly McCully joins Veritas Solutions as workplace assessments consultant

WSPS elects new board chair, welcomes five new members

Christopher Bode returns to Denny’s as president and COO, includes HR in portfolio

Canadian Pacific Kansas City adds Mexican executive with HR background to board

Awards & Competitions

Avetta wins AI product award for contractor safety tool

Ontario organizations recognized for electrical safety leadership

Robert Half named one of Canada’s best workplaces for giving back

LHH Recruitment Solutions named one of America’s best employers for women

Corporate Social Responsibility

Toronto Pearson airport boosts support for local workforce with $1.75 million ‘Uplift Fund’

Robert Half named one of Canada’s best workplaces for giving back

Canada’s foreign worker program ‘breeding ground’ for modern slavery: report

Olympic volunteers motivated by love of sport, meeting new people and Canada

Immigration

Canada has always had a ‘tap on, tap off’ immigration policy aimed primarily at filling jobs

Changes to Temporary Foreign Worker Program set to take effect in late September

Foreign worker not eligible for OHIP because she works remotely for company located in Quebec, Nova Scotia: Board

Quebec court greenlights temporary foreign worker class action on closed permits

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