The British Columbia government says $88 billion worth of proposed major project investments are on track to move forward over the next …
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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Mental HealthFeaturedOur Favourites
Mental health crisis costs Canada staggering $180 billion annually: CSA report
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberCanada’s mental health crisis is costing the economy $180 billion annually, more than three times the national estimate of $50 billion published …
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Government Policy & BudgetsFeaturedLabour Relations
Ottawa’s Spring Economic Update targets skilled trades shortage with $3.6 billion in new spending
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberThe federal government released its Spring Economic Update yesterday, promising billions in new spending on apprenticeships, trades training and workforce development — …
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Artificial Intelligence (AI)Featured
Most companies see AI success hinging on people but aren’t investing in them, Aon study finds
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberNearly nine in 10 employers recognize their workforce will determine whether artificial intelligence succeeds at their organizations, yet few are putting resources …
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Workplace Safety & OHSFeatured
Ontario unveils design for Queen’s Park construction workers’ memorial
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberThe Ontario government has revealed the design concept for a new memorial to honour construction workers who have died, been injured or …
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BenefitsFeaturedOur Favourites
Private drug plan costs climb as specialty, weight-loss drugs reshape Canadian benefits
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberA small fraction of private drug plan users drove more than a third of all prescription drug spending in Canada last year, …
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Workplace Safety & OHSFeaturedOur Favourites
Canada marks National Day of Mourning with calls for stronger workplace safety standards
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberLabour groups, governments and workers across Canada are marking the National Day of Mourning on Tuesday by calling for stronger protections and greater accountability …
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Artificial Intelligence (AI)FeaturedOur Favourites
Most workers use AI weekly but many operate outside IT oversight: Lenovo survey
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberMore than 70 per cent of employees at large companies use artificial intelligence tools at least once a week, but as many …
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Labour ShortagesFeaturedOur Favourites
Mining and oil and gas sector faces looming labour shortage as young workers stay away
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberCanada’s mining and oil and gas sector is heading toward a serious worker shortage, with older employees far outnumbering young recruits and …
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Workplace Safety & OHSFeatured
WorkplaceNL tables three-year plan targeting injuries, return-to-work and service upgrades
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberWorkplaceNL has tabled its 2026-28 Strategic Plan with Newfoundland and Labrador’s House of Assembly, committing to measurable targets in injury prevention, return-to-work …

