The Alberta government opened the second session of the 31st legislature on Oct. 23 with a Speech from the Throne outlining plans …
Todd Humber
Todd Humber
Todd Humber is an award-winning workplace journalist who has been covering the HR, employment law, and workplace safety beats for 25 years. He is the publisher and editor-in-chief at HR News Canada, published by North Wall Media.
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Ontario introduces automatic credential recognition for healthcare workers as it aims to reduce barriers
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberOntario will automatically recognize credentials for doctors and nurses licensed in other Canadian provinces under legislation introduced Monday, part of a broader …
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FeaturedGovernment Policy & BudgetsTraining & Development
Ontario labour minister under fire for skills development funding
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberBy Liam Casey and Allison Jones Ontario Labour Minister David Piccini was in the hot seat Monday, facing a slew of questions and …
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FeaturedImmigrationRecruitment
New Brunswick signs first Canada-Indonesia health-care recruitment deal
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberNew Brunswick has signed a memorandum of understanding with Indonesia to recruit trained nurses and personal support workers, marking the first formal …
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Payroll-based emergency savings could cut $69.5 billion productivity loss: NPI report
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberA whitepaper released today proposes that Canadian employers implement emergency savings accounts through payroll systems to combat financial stress that costs businesses …
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CompensationFeaturedImmigration
Highly educated immigrants earn less in Canada than U.S., study finds
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberHighly educated immigrant workers in the United States perform better in employment and compensation than their counterparts in Canada, according to a …
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CompensationFeatured
Canadian employers plan 3.3% salary increases for 2026, down from 2025: Eckler
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberCanadian employers are planning average base salary increases of 3.3% in 2026, a slight decline from the 3.4% increase granted in 2025, …
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CompensationDiversity, Equity & InclusionFeaturedWorkforce Statistics
Transgender and non-binary workers earn up to 20% less: Statistics Canada
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberTransgender and non-binary workers in Canada face significant earnings gaps and higher poverty rates compared to their cisgender counterparts, even after accounting …
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CompensationFeaturedOpinion
The math that changes everything: Why basic income costs less than you think
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberIreland just did something remarkable. After three years of giving 2,000 artists €325 a week — no strings attached, no paperwork, no …
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FeaturedWorkforce Statistics
Younger Canadian workers prioritize purpose, sustainability, and job security: Survey
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberA national survey of Canadian workers reveals stark generational divides in workplace priorities, with younger employees placing significantly stronger emphasis on purpose-driven …


