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B.C. nurses vote for strike, as union boss raises prospect of dispute amid World Cup
Ottawa and Alberta spending $68.5 million to retrain tariff-affected workers
Federal and Nova Scotia governments spending $13.8 million to retrain workers hit by tariffs
CLC delegates adopt economic action plan focused on jobs and domestic manufacturing

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AI cutting entry-level tasks and raising productivity bar, HR leaders say

by HR News Canada Staff

Nearly three-quarters of human resources leaders surveyed say their organizations lack active programs to replace the on-the-job learning that generative artificial intelligence is displacing, according to a new report from learning technology company D2L. “The …

Workplace AI investments falling short for 73% of executives, global survey finds

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AI investment outpacing workforce readiness, Randstad Digital report finds

Cadieux reappointed to second term as Canada’s chief accessibility officer

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Ontario Hospital Association warns nurses’ union challenge could disrupt patient care

Yukon, Ottawa commit $1.5M to retrain tariff-hit workers

RBC commits $8 million to support nonprofit workforce, digital skills

Forests Minister Parmar says B.C. has flagged Middle East as emerging export market

Several federal departments short of space as public servants return to the office

Benefits Fraud | SPECIAL FOCUS

The ripple effect: Benefits fraud impacts premiums, coverage and healthcare 

The anatomy of benefits fraud: Common schemes and how they’re stopped 

Building a fraud-resistant workplace: What employers need to know 

The hidden cost of benefits fraud: How AI and data science are fighting back

Labour Relations| In Partnership with Queen's IRC

B.C. nurses vote for strike, as union boss raises prospect of dispute amid World Cup

by The Canadian Press

By Marissa Birnie Members of British Columbia’s nurses union have voted overwhelmingly to strike, with union president Adriane Gear raising the prospect of a dispute while “the whole world …

CLC delegates adopt economic action plan focused on jobs and domestic manufacturing
Unifor picks Ford to start the 2026 Detroit Three contract talks

Ontario Hospital Association warns nurses’ union challenge could disrupt patient care

Nova Scotia minister urges CUPE to let long-term care workers vote on offer

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Ship operator and employee are charged in crash that caused the deadly collapse of Baltimore bridge

by The Associated Press

Google settles racial discrimination lawsuit for $50 million

by The Associated Press

US employers defy economic shock from Iran war and add a surprisingly strong 115,000 jobs in April

by The Associated Press

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That smartphone in your employee’s pocket? Well, it’s also a witness

by Todd Humber

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He wasn’t working out. Then he disclosed an anxiety diagnosis. Then it got complicated

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Opinion

That smartphone in your employee’s pocket? Well, it’s also a witness

by Todd Humber

He wasn’t working out. Then he disclosed an anxiety diagnosis. Then it got complicated

So your new ‘co‑worker’ is an AI agent – here’s how to make the best of it

Thinking of joining a co‑working space? Here are four ways to make the most of it

Mental Health

Younger workers report nearly twice the demand for mental health support: TELUS Health

by Todd Humber

Alberta makes 211 the main number for mental health and addiction support

Mental health challenges costing employers $76 billion a year, with most hidden in lost productivity: Dialogue

Peninsula Canada releases mental health checklist for small businesses

Workplace Safety| In Partnership with Safety News Canada

Ship operator and employee are charged in crash that caused the deadly collapse of Baltimore bridge

by The Associated Press

Explosion traps 12 in a Colombian coal mine

by The Associated Press

Canada’s Alert Ready system to be tested in most provinces today

by The Canadian Press

Recruitment & Retention

Job scams target Gen Z workers as off-platform tactics rise: LinkedIn

by Todd Humber

Ontario plans to cut police record check wait times for people seeking jobs

Recruiters head to grocery stores, gyms, and weddings as resumés saturate job boards

Hiring workers with intellectual disabilities could cut hospitality’s turnover crisis, study finds

Artificial Intelligence

AI cutting entry-level tasks and raising productivity bar, HR leaders say

by HR News Canada Staff

A South Korean startup captures workers’ techniques to develop AI brains for robots

The barista is human but an AI agent runs this experimental Swedish cafe

Unifor school bus drivers in Toronto ratify deal with AI surveillance limits

Immigration

‘Unwanted wherever you go’: New Canadian asylum law leaves some migrants in limbo

Ottawa to fast-track permanent residence for 33,000 workers in smaller communities

What to know about the fight over whether New York should lose $74M for not revoking immigrant CDLs

Immigration firm fined $20K for falsifying job info on nominee application

Diversity

US rights agency sues New York Times for discriminating against white man passed over for promotion

Simple ways to make meetings work better for employees on the autism spectrum

Everyday sexist online language is not random, and that’s the problem

ICBC investing $13.3 million in collision repair apprenticeship grants

Industry News

BambooHR launches on-demand pay tool with Clair

by HR News Canada Staff

Western Financial Group and RAIC launch national group benefits program for architectural firms

by HR News Canada Staff

Peninsula Canada releases mental health checklist for small businesses

by HR News Canada Staff

People on the Move| Add Your Listing

Cadieux reappointed to second term as Canada’s chief accessibility officer

by HR News Canada Staff

XBP Global names Acquelia Colaco as chief human resources officer

by HR News Canada Staff

Wagepoint names Alexander Gonçalves chief commercial officer

by HR News Canada Staff

Top Employers

Blazesoft earns Great Place To Work recognition for third straight year

Southwestern Ontario’s Top Employers recognized for advanced manufacturing, technology growth

Jazz Aviation named top employer in Atlantic Canada for 15th year in a row

Nova Scotia’s Top Employers for 2026 named by Mediacorp

Remote & Hybrid Work

Unions call for flexibility as executive federal staff return to the office full-time

Finnish company draws employees back to office without resorting to mandates, formal policies

One Tech Tip: Logging on at a cafe? Privacy and security guidelines for remote workers

Remote and hybrid drift: How to pull a disengaged employee back before it’s too late

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