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Tourism workers union questions New Brunswick minister’s European trip

The union representing staff in New Brunswick’s Tourism Department says money spent by the tourism minister and her deputy on a European trip could have …

Public service unions promise ‘summer of discontent’ over in-office policy
Saskatchewan education minister considering school year extension amid teachers vote
Nenshi taking heat on labour record from fellow Alberta NDP leadership candidates
Writers Guild of Canada reaches agreement with Canadian media producers
NDP opposition in Saskatchewan calls on government to stop sabre-rattling with teachers
United Church pauses minister admissions to address racism in appointment process

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Labour Relations

Tourism workers union questions New Brunswick minister’s European trip

by The Canadian Press

The union representing staff in New Brunswick’s Tourism Department says money spent by the tourism minister and her deputy on a European trip could have helped stave off …

Unifor calls for action from Rayonier, Quebec government amid Témiscaming plant closure
Public service unions promise ‘summer of discontent’ over in-office policy

Saskatchewan education minister considering school year extension amid teachers vote

Nenshi taking heat on labour record from fellow Alberta NDP leadership candidates

WORKPLACE MENTAL HEALTH

Alberta allocates $1.5 Million in grants to support mental health of first responders

Smart Serve Ontario launches campaign to support mental health of hospitality workers

Sun Life commits over $1 million to youth mental health ahead of national awareness day

Manitoba bolsters mental health support for first responders with new trauma-informed services

Employment Law

OPINIONS & COMMENTARY

Game changer: A labour group in Québec is pushing for a province-wide video game workers’ union

by The Conversation

Why DEI in Canada struggles to uplift Black people

Ottawa’s efforts to modernize regulations fail to prioritize public safety over profit

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

‘Unacceptable’ that male-dominated industries exist: Ottawa kicks in nearly $1 million to support Build a Dream

by HR News Canada

The federal government is providing nearly $1 million in funding to challenge gender stereotypes and promote diversity in male-dominated industries. “With the evolving employment landscape, it is unacceptable …

United Church pauses minister admissions to address racism in appointment process
Ontario to require menstrual products on construction sites

McLean & Company releases guide to support menopausal staff in the workplace

New National Council for Reconciliation established to advance Indigenous rights in Canada

Industry News

New study from Robert Half pinpoints escalating skills gap in Canada’s tech sector

JD Saint-Martin appointed to board of directors at Workleap

Global business leaders see AI as critical yet worry about potential risks, G-P study finds

Women of Influence+ and Room Women’s Network forge strategic partnership to boost leadership among women

Medavie Blue Cross leads discussions on employee health at Benefits Together conferences

Sun Life commits over $1 million to youth mental health ahead of national awareness day

Borderless AI teams up with Nium to address inefficiencies in Employer of Record services

McLean & Company releases guide to help HR manage increasing workloads and strategic demands

Remote Working

Public service unions promise ‘summer of discontent’ over in-office policy

Montreal-based Fuel Transport cuts workweek to 35 hours, boosts vacation time for employees

Canadian workers crave in-person work, but many offices not delivering: Cisco Canada

Working from home can make us healthier and happier. Employers benefit too. Here’s the evidence if you need any convincing

GLOBAL HR NEWS

Workplace Safety

Ottawa’s efforts to modernize regulations fail to prioritize public safety over profit

By Bruce Campbell, York University, Canada The federal government introduced a recurring annual regulatory modernization bill in 2019 covering all regulatory agencies, including energy, agriculture, transportation, health and telecommunications. The proposed legislation is currently in consultation with businesses, …

It’s tick season: Manitoba issues reminder to be vigilant, take steps to prevent bites

Transportation Safety Board releases findings from last year’s fatal float plane accident near Tahsis

National survey identifies lack of training as biggest hurdle in workplace safety

Nearly 270 incidents: SaskPower reminds farmers to be careful when working near power lines

Employer Awards

Hyundai Auto Canada drives home employee satisfaction with seventh consecutive best workplace award

Artificial Intelligence

HR professionals embrace AI to transform workflows, reduce burnout: Sage report

Immigration

Worker mobility key concern with changes to foreign worker program

Proposed changes to Canada’s Temporary Foreign Worker Program that will directly affect thousands of Niagara-on-the-Lake seasonal workers won’t come soon enough and don’t go far enough, says the head of one of Ontario’s leading advocacy groups for migrant …

Ottawa announces new measure to support skilled temporary workers in Manitoba

Alberta makes Ukrainian driver’s license exchange without testing permanent

Temporary immigration programs are pushing down wage growth in Canada, economists say

New study predicts over 100,000 job vacancies in Canadian agriculture by 2030

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