Concordia University’s professional employees have reached an agreement with their employer that includes new hybrid work provisions, following a seven-day strike. The …
HR News Canada Staff
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FeaturedWorkplace Safety & OHS
B.C. employers face new occupational first aid regulations starting Nov. 1
WorkSafeBC is urging employers across British Columbia to prepare for new occupational first aid requirements set to take effect on November 1, …
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Beginning Oct. 1, 2024, British Columbia will implement new regulations requiring employers to submit a Notice of Project (NOP) before any tower …
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FeaturedLabour RelationsTraining & Development
Saskatchewan partners with IBEW to expand apprenticeship training
The Government of Saskatchewan has signed an agreement with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) to offer union-led apprenticeship training in …
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Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) has appointed Arturo Gutiérrez Hernández, a seasoned executive with a strong background in human resources, to its …
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FeaturedTraining & Development
Alberta invests $900,000 in virtual reality aviation training to tackle labour shortages
The Alberta government has announced a $900,000 investment to support the development of a virtual reality (VR) training system aimed at addressing …
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FeaturedWorkforce Statistics
Employment Insurance beneficiaries rise for third straight month in July: StatsCan
The number of Canadians receiving regular Employment Insurance (EI) benefits continued to rise in July, reaching 489,000, an increase of 11,000 or …
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Industry NewsWorkplace Safety & OHSWorkplace Safety Products
Avetta and National Safety Council launch new contractor safety index
Avetta and the National Safety Council (NSC) have unveiled the Safety Maturity Index (SMI), a new framework aimed at improving contractor safety …
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Industry NewsPayroll
Scotiabank partners with ZayZoon to offer early wage access for Canadian workers
Scotiabank has announced a new partnership with financial technology firm ZayZoon, aimed at expanding Earned Wage Access (EWA) to employees across Canada. …
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Unions representing British Columbia’s forestry workers are calling on municipal leaders to take a more active role in addressing job losses in …


