Georgette Verdin has been named chief people officer at Bitterroot Bio, a biotechnology company focused on developing medicines in the field of …
HR News Canada Staff
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Legislation & ComplianceWorkplace Safety & OHS
Bill to re-establish Manitoba’s Advisory Council on Workplace Safety receives royal assent
Manitoba’s new workplace safety legislation, which re-establishes the Advisory Council on Workplace Safety and Health, has received royal assent. It was one …
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Citizenship and Immigration Canada has announced the introduction of new pilot programs aimed at supporting caregivers and Canadian families. The announcement comes …
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Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Women in Capital Markets rebrands as VersaFi to reflect ‘expanded mission’
Women in Capital Markets (WCM), a prominent advocate for gender equity in finance, has rebranded as VersaFi to reflect its expanded mission. …
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BenefitsFeatured
Federal pharmacare bill passes third reading, covers essential meds like contraception and diabetes
The federal pharmacare bill has successfully passed its third reading in Parliament, a significant milestone in Canada’s journey toward universal coverage. Unifor, …
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British Columbia has announced an open call for individuals interested in joining its Provincial Committee on Anti-Racism. This new committee will play …
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Legislation & ComplianceWorkplace Safety & OHS
B.C. implements new road safety regulations requiring drivers to leave room for pedestrians, cyclists
Effective June 3, drivers in British Columbia are required to maintain new minimum distances from pedestrians and other vulnerable road users. The …
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FeaturedLabour ShortagesRecruitment
Environmental sector needs 480,000 new workers over the next decade: ECO Canada report
ECO Canada has released a detailed report titled “A Demographic Profile of the Canadian Environmental Workforce,” offering a comprehensive analysis of the …
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FeaturedLegislation & Compliance
B.C.’s whistleblower legislation expands to public post-secondary institutions
As of June 1, 2024, employees in public post-secondary institutions in British Columbia will benefit from new protections under the Public Interest …
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One in five workers are feeling stressed and frustrated by the behaviour of their leaders, according to a new research report from …