Nova Scotia’s minimum wage will rise to $15.70 per hour on April 1, a 50-cent increase aimed at helping low-income workers manage …
HR News Canada Staff
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People on the Move
Village Farms names Yvonne Trupiano as global HR chief to support international expansion
Village Farms International has appointed Yvonne Trupiano as its first Global Chief Human Resources Officer as the company pursues aggressive international growth …
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FeaturedWorkforce Statistics
Employment edges up in January as job vacancies continue downward trend: StatsCan
Canada’s payroll employment rose modestly in January 2025, driven by gains in education, retail, and health care sectors, while job vacancies remained …
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A new round of U.S. tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum is triggering layoffs across Ontario, leaving many workers uncertain about their …
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Workers at the Mondor apparel plant in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Que., have voted in favour of strike action, citing frustration with stalled wage negotiations …
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FeaturedPensions
Alberta’s $53.6 billion net CPP contribution underscores fiscal tensions in national plan: Fraser Institute
Alberta contributed $53.6 billion more to the Canada Pension Plan than its retirees received between 1981 and 2022, according to a report …
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FeaturedLabour Relations
Unions condemn HBC’s $3 million in executive bonuses amid severance dispute
Hudson’s Bay Co. is awarding up to $3 million in bonuses to executives while denying severance to more than 9,300 employees, says …
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Artificial Intelligence (AI)Industry News
Asure Software taps AWS partnership to explore AI-powered HR solutions
Asure Software is expanding its use of artificial intelligence in human capital management through a strategic partnership with Amazon Web Services, with …
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Diversity, Equity & InclusionFeatured
New guideline aims to help employers address race discrimination in New Brunswick
The New Brunswick Human Rights Commission has released a new guideline aimed at helping employers, housing providers, and service organizations identify and …
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FeaturedWorkforce Statistics
Employment Insurance claims stable in January, with sharp rise in Ontario
The number of Canadians receiving regular Employment Insurance (EI) benefits held steady in January, with 478,000 people collecting benefits — down slightly …