HR News Canada

by Todd Humber
CHROs and CTOs joining top-paid executives more often, report finds
Cost of federal IT project for OAS, CPP, and EI explodes to up to $6.6 billion
Federal board tells Transport Canada: Bad-faith hiring has expensive consequences
Morning people dominate senior roles as night owls cluster at entry level: Study

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. …

Fees fall under Canada’s childcare plan but waitlists lengthen, report finds

Most companies face tax and compliance risk when hiring internationally, report finds

Québec budget commits $9.6 billion over five years, targets 5,000 public sector job cuts

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Quebec budget projects $8.6 billion deficit, focuses on core services

Saskatchewan invests $125 million in workforce training to counter tariff pressures

Saskatchewan budget cuts income taxes, boosts health care and workforce funding

Seasonal agricultural workers welcomed at Howe Family Farms in Aylmer, Ont.

New Brunswick introduces pay transparency rules for job postings and wage discussions

New Brunswick proposes expanding unpaid illness leave to 27 weeks

Mental Health in the Workplace | SPECIAL FOCUS

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

Why psychological safety is the missing piece in performance

Labour Relations| In Partnership with Queen's IRC

California to rename Cesar Chavez Day as Farmworkers Day following sexual abuse allegations

by The Associated Press

By Jacques Billeaud, Fernanda Figueroa And Hallie Golden PHOENIX (AP) — Two of California’s top lawmakers announced Thursday they want to rename César Chavez Day following stunning abuse allegations against the …

Federal board tells Transport Canada: Bad-faith hiring has expensive consequences
Ontario employers have cut more than 700 nurse positions since January 2025, union says

Unifor calls for action as Boart Longyear moves Mississauga, Ont., jobs to China

B.C. teachers win gender-affirming care, except in two cities

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Collective Agreements

Employment Law| In Partnership with HR Law Canada

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

by HR News Canada Staff

Court weighs request to suspend Alberta’s Back to School Act

by Local Journalism Initiative

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

by HR Law Canada

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Opinion

Federal board tells Transport Canada: Bad-faith hiring has expensive consequences

by Todd Humber

The high performer who’s costing you more than you think

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

Nova Scotia is Canada’s defence leader – and we’re just getting started

Mental Health

What repeated absences reveal about the health of your workplace

by Todd Humber

Company countersues Ontario government, alleging reputational harm

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

Mental health days rare despite widespread recognition of workplace stress

Workplace Safety| In Partnership with Safety News Canada

Pennsylvania regulators seek $2.6 million in penalties for deadly 2023 chocolate factory explosion

by The Associated Press

Rental company charged after fatal 2024 tent collapse at Alberta Buddhist retreat

by The Canadian Press

Windsor PSW killing puts Ontario homecare worker safety under scrutiny

by HR News Canada Staff

Recruitment & Retention

Federal board tells Transport Canada: Bad-faith hiring has expensive consequences

by Todd Humber

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

Adecco Group signs unlimited AI agent deal with Salesforce to automate global recruitment

Most Canadian job seekers say networking matters – but don’t know how to do it

Artificial Intelligence

Bell Canada to build $12-billion data centre in Saskatchewan, creating more than 1,600 jobs

by HR News Canada Staff

This dockworker in Vancouver uses AI to hold bosses accountable

Adecco Group signs unlimited AI agent deal with Salesforce to automate global recruitment

Most employees still see AI as a tool, not a teammate, survey finds

Global HR News

California to rename Cesar Chavez Day as Farmworkers Day following sexual abuse allegations

HR compliance demands rising as AI governance gaps widen, survey finds

Trump administration expands trade probes to more countries, including Canada

Thai Union to bring free Wi-Fi to fishing vessels to improve worker welfare

Diversity

B.C. teachers win gender-affirming care, except in two cities

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

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

Crypto exchange MEXC reports women make up 43% of its global workforce

Industry News

Most companies face tax and compliance risk when hiring internationally, report finds

by HR News Canada Staff

Adecco Group signs unlimited AI agent deal with Salesforce to automate global recruitment

by HR News Canada Staff

HR Path acquires U.S. fractional HR firm to expand North American advisory services

by HR News Canada Staff

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Former board chair Andre T. Allen named HRCI chief business officer

by HR News Canada Staff

DianaHR founder Upeka Bee named to Inc. Female Founders 500 list for 2026

by HR News Canada Staff

Opensity Solutions names Kathleen Pearson CHRO to lead people strategy

by HR News Canada Staff

Top Employers

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

Montreal’s Top Employers recognized for work-life balance programs in 2026 competition

CIBC Mellon earns Great Place to Work certification based on employee feedback

Manitoba’s Top Employers competition marks 20th anniversary amid steady job growth

Remote & Hybrid Work

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

PIPSC files unfair labour practice complaint over federal return-to-office mandate

Availability of desk space unclear as feds boost in-office time for public servants

Liberal MP asks government to reconsider return-to-office policy for public servants

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Canadian actuaries publish updated pension mortality tables for first time in a decade
AtkinsRéalis named one of 2026 World’s Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere
Ontario employers have cut more than 700 nurse positions since January 2025, union says
New Brunswick budget cuts civil service 12%, boosts pay transparency and worker supports
Alberta launches grant program to recruit veterinarian students to rural practices
Bell Canada to build $12-billion data centre in Saskatchewan, creating more than 1,600 jobs
More than 400 U.S. health-care professionals now working in B.C.
Aéroports de Montréal named one of city’s top employers for 2026
Job vacancies stabilize after three quarters of decline: Statistics Canada
Two-thirds of Canadians want tipping abolished, survey finds
HR compliance demands rising as AI governance gaps widen, survey finds
CSL wins Montreal’s Top Employer designation for eighth straight year
Air Canada named a Montreal top employer for 13th straight year
Unifor calls for action as Boart Longyear moves Mississauga, Ont., jobs to China
Montreal’s Top Employers recognized for work-life balance programs in 2026 competition
CIBC Mellon earns Great Place to Work certification based on employee feedback
B.C. teachers win gender-affirming care, except in two cities
IRCC worker’s discrimination complaint over non-advertised senior officer appointment dismissed
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