HR News Canada

by Todd Humber
Most organizations still experimenting with AI, Conference Board survey finds
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The hidden cost of benefits fraud: How AI and data science are fighting back

by Todd Humber

When a dental clinic began quietly changing procedure codes on previously rejected claims, altering dates of service and billing for treatments patients never received, it was data — not a tip — that caught it. …

Ontario invests $838,000 in Amherstburg to counter U.S. tariffs

More than 4 in 10 Canadians have been physically or sexually assaulted: StatsCan

Canada’s economy grew 0.1% in January, led by goods-producing industries: StatsCan

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Alberta launches trades discovery centre to address looming workforce gap

Mental Health in the Workplace | SPECIAL FOCUS

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Accountability and difficult conversations: When behaviour crosses the line, here’s how to act

What repeated absences reveal about the health of your workplace

The subtle signs of mental health struggles managers miss – until it’s too late

Labour Relations| In Partnership with Queen's IRC

Metro fruit and vegetable distribution centre employees on strike in Quebec

by The Canadian Press

By Lia Lévesque Workers at Metro’s head office and the Laval, Que., fruit and vegetable distribution centre went on strike Monday morning. The strike includes about 550 warehouse workers …

B.C. union calls on province to let workers stay home to cut fuel costs
B.C. professional employees ratify new collective agreement with province

PIPSC members meet MPs in 157 ridings to protest cuts, office mandates

Unifor members at two GTA hotels vote to authorize strike

Labour Law| Premium Content

PREMIUM Dawson College violated collective agreement by bypassing displacement process during layoffs

PREMIUM OPG ordered to pay worker for enforced sick leave, keep four-day remote work schedule

PREMIUM University Health Network can waive six-month job posting rule, arbitrator finds

Collective Agreements

Employment Law| In Partnership with HR Law Canada

Quebec’s public pension fund manager named in New Zealand class-action lawsuit

by The Canadian Press

IRCC worker’s discrimination complaint over non-advertised senior officer appointment dismissed

by HR News Canada Staff

Saskatchewan ministry orders unlicensed immigration consultant to repay $96K in fraud case

by HR News Canada Staff

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Loblaw sexual harassment case deferred to grievance arbitration by Ontario rights tribunal
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Worker disqualified from EI benefits after failing to report absences for five consecutive days
on March 31, 2026
Worker fired for refusing to give manager access to his Outlook calendar not entitled to EI
on March 31, 2026

Opinion

Red flags in the workplace: Why whistleblowers are still few and far between

by The Conversation

When the office goes to the dogs

The most dangerous sentence in compensation: ‘ChatGPT says I should be making…’

Workplace relief is coming for employees with symptoms of menstruation, perimenopause and menopause in Philly

Mental Health

Accountability and difficult conversations: When behaviour crosses the line, here’s how to act

by Todd Humber

The subtle signs of mental health struggles managers miss – until it’s too late

Company countersues Ontario government, alleging reputational harm

Stress costs Canadian small business owners 31 days of productivity each year

Workplace Safety| In Partnership with Safety News Canada

More than 4 in 10 Canadians have been physically or sexually assaulted: StatsCan

by Todd Humber

New report from union details workload, safety strains on federal correction officers

by HR News Canada Staff

WorkSafeNB earns Atlantic Canada top employer designation for second straight year

by Safety News Canada

Recruitment & Retention

Most job seekers say networking now feels transactional, survey finds

by HR News Canada Staff

Alberta launches grant program to recruit veterinarian students to rural practices

Job vacancies stabilize after three quarters of decline: Statistics Canada

IRCC worker’s discrimination complaint over non-advertised senior officer appointment dismissed

Artificial Intelligence

As use of AI in HR surges, SHRM calls for a risk-based, federal governance framework

by Todd Humber

HRCI releases AI guide as survey finds HR professionals lack formal training

The most dangerous sentence in compensation: ‘ChatGPT says I should be making…’

Workers turning to ChatGPT millions of times daily for wage information

Global HR News

Older workers underused as talent shortage grows, SHRM CEO tells U.S. Senate

Quebec’s public pension fund manager named in New Zealand class-action lawsuit

Workplace relief is coming for employees with symptoms of menstruation, perimenopause and menopause in Philly

Pittsburgh’s post‑steel economy is a success – and a warning for other cities

Diversity

The war on DEI reflects the quiet normalization of white nationalism — in the U.S. and beyond

The war on DEI reflects the quiet normalization of white nationalism — in the U.S. and beyond

Alberta tribunal dismisses worker’s bid to investigate employer’s diversity training

Squamish Nation program helps women learn the trades in B.C.

Industry News

HR Path acquires Covalence Consulting to expand UKG practice in North America

by HR News Canada Staff

Rivermate expands employer of record services to 180 countries

by HR News Canada Staff

Accolad launches automated employee recognition platform

by HR News Canada Staff

People on the Move| Add Your Listing

Asure Software names Tiffany Mortimer chief transformation and people officer

by HR News Canada Staff

Cloudstaff names new North America general manager to lead U.S. expansion

by HR News Canada Staff

Health Monitor Network names Louise DeBellonia chief human resources officer

by HR News Canada Staff

Top Employers

WorkSafeNB earns Atlantic Canada top employer designation for second straight year

Kruger named to Montréal’s Top Employers list for second year

AtkinsRéalis named one of 2026 World’s Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere

Aéroports de Montréal named one of city’s top employers for 2026

Remote & Hybrid Work

B.C. union calls on province to let workers stay home to cut fuel costs

Ontario town approves flexible workplace policy after debate over remote work arrangements

Working from home since COVID‑19? Cabin fever could be the next challenge

Women workers impacted most by broader return to office push, say experts

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