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by Todd Humber
Why corporate leadership in Canada still remains dominated by men
New research shows why tipping is making more Canadians uncomfortable
The 2026 FIFA World Cup gives Canada an opportunity to attract digital nomads
Councillors in Ontario’s Prince Edward County say the pay is not enough

Top Stories

Report finds barriers persist for Indigenous, racialized employees in BC Public Service

by Todd Humber

The British Columbia government has released new research showing Indigenous and racialized employees continue to face barriers in hiring, promotion and retention within the BC Public Service, despite gains in representation over the past several …

Canada entered technical recession in Q1, employee pay up 1.2 per cent: Statistics Canada

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Economists pour cold water on recession talk after Canada’s economy stalls in Q1

Metro Vancouver transit workers vote 99% in favour of strike action

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CPKC given strike notice by union for signals and communications workers

More than 24,000 immigration documents could be suspended by Ebola border measures

Flight attendants union urges government to reject airlines’ claims on unpaid work

National artificial intelligence strategy to be released next week, Carney says

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

Metro Vancouver transit workers vote 99% in favour of strike action

by HR News Canada Staff

More than 5,000 Metro Vancouver transit workers have delivered a near-unanimous strike mandate against Coast Mountain Bus Company (CMBC), with members of Unifor Locals 111 and 2200 voting …

Somebody finally unionized the gig economy, and here’s what it looks like
Uber drivers get wage floor, grievance rights but no benefits in B.C. deal with UFCW

Building trades unions launch national Indigenous reconciliation plan

CPKC given strike notice by union for signals and communications workers

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Collective Agreements

Global HR News| Workplace Coverage from around the world

When ICE ramped up enforcement, US‑born workers didn’t see any economic gains

by The Conversation

Brazil is set to join other Latin American countries with a 40-hour, 5-day workweek

by The Associated Press

US jobless claims rise to 215,000 but layoffs remain low despite Iran war uncertainty

by The Associated Press

Employment Law| In Partnership with HR Law Canada

Woman fired by Indiana university over Charlie Kirk post to receive $225,000 legal settlement

by The Associated Press

SaskPower told to assess privacy of vehicle tracking system

by Todd Humber

Boston Pizza manager fined $15,000 for faking records in labour probe

by HR News Canada Staff

Latest from HR Law Canada

CPAP benefit dispute dismissed after worker alleges underpayment
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Opinion

Why corporate leadership in Canada still remains dominated by men

by The Conversation

When feedback blows up: How to coach through the pushback

Outed by HR: B.C. worker’s mental disorder claim revived after sexual orientation leaked to manager

Why being called ‘detail‑oriented’ can stall a woman’s career

Mental Health

Outed by HR: B.C. worker’s mental disorder claim revived after sexual orientation leaked to manager

by Todd Humber

Empire Life trains 70 of its leaders in mental health first aid

When your workplace doesn’t match your ethical outlook – the problem of ‘moral injury’

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

Workplace Safety| In Partnership with Safety News Canada

Deaths reported after tank implodes at Washington pulp and paper mill

by The Associated Press

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by Safety News Canada

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

by The Associated Press

Recruitment & Retention

First Student seeks 8,000 bus drivers in Canada and U.S. hiring push

by HR News Canada Staff

Getting flooded by resumés? You’re not alone – applications per hire have tripled since 2021

Entry-level jobs in Canada becoming harder to access: Survey

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

Artificial Intelligence

AI, skills shortages and wellbeing are reshaping global workplaces: IBA report

by HR News Canada Staff

Accentism for profit? What Telus is getting wrong about accents

PSHSA launches AI division for public sector safety

AI accelerates pressure on Canadian municipal workforces: report

Immigration

When ICE ramped up enforcement, US‑born workers didn’t see any economic gains

Policy paper urges Canada to train skilled immigrants before arrival

Employers may not know how to translate foreign work experience: study

Newfoundland and Labrador launches consultation on foreign worker protections

Diversity

Report finds barriers persist for Indigenous, racialized employees in BC Public Service

Unemployment rate climbs for Canadians with disabilities in 2025: StatsCan

Why this Ontario resort is rewriting its entire rule book for LGBTQ2S+ safety

Experts call for ‘Indigenous lens’ on hiring and workplace policies

Industry News

Hub International expands global benefits practice for multinational employers

by HR News Canada Staff

UKG wins multiple awards for frontline workforce AI tools

by HR News Canada Staff

Empire Life trains 70 of its leaders in mental health first aid

by HR News Canada Staff

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Husky Technologies names Karen Stone as chief human resources officer

by HR News Canada Staff

Diginex names Archana Kotecha chief impact officer

by HR News Canada Staff

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

by HR News Canada Staff

Top Employers

Constant Contact earns Great Place To Work certification

DENSO’s Guelph plant named top employer 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

Remote & Hybrid Work

In an era when workers are returning to offices, here’s how Dropbox is making remote jobs work

Remote working encouraged at leading English cricket club seeking to boost attendances

As the world faces yet another crisis, why are leaders still resisting remote work?

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

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United Nations’ top court says right to strike is protected by a key labor treaty
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Samsung’s union puts off strike after reaching last-minute wage deal with management
The United Nations’ top court will issue an advisory opinion on the right to strike
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