WorkSafeBC is urging employers across British Columbia to prepare for new occupational first aid requirements set to take effect on November 1, …
HR News Canada Staff
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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 …
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FeaturedImmigration
Changes to Temporary Foreign Worker Program set to take effect in late September
The federal government has announced additional details and next steps regarding upcoming changes to the Temporary Foreign Worker (TFW) Program, set to …

