Some of Canada’s largest labour organizations are urging the federal government to abandon appeasement and fight back against U.S. President Donald Trump’s …
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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FeaturedWorkforce Statistics
Canada-U.S. unemployment gap widens as both countries see June declines
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberCanada’s unemployment rate remains higher than the United States despite both countries recording declines in June, with the gap between the two …
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FeaturedWorkforce Statistics
Student summer job market hits worst level since 2009
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberCanadian students are facing their toughest summer job market in over a decade, with unemployment among returning students reaching 17.4% in June …
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FeaturedWorkforce Statistics
Canada adds 83,000 jobs in June as unemployment falls to 6.9%
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberCanada’s labour market showed signs of recovery in June with the addition of 83,000 jobs, marking the first employment increase since January …
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FeaturedLabour Relations
ICI construction unions and employers in Ontario reach new agreements without work stoppage
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberOntario’s unionized industrial-commercial-institutional construction sector has ratified 25 collective agreements covering 80,000 skilled trades workers, avoiding any labour disruptions during bargaining. The …
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CompensationFeaturedWorkforce Statistics
Productivity gains key to worker pay increases: Fraser Institute
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberA new study shows that labour productivity improvements explain nearly all worker pay gains in Canada over the past four decades. The …
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FeaturedGlobal HR PracticesRemote Working
Rural workers in U.S. face age discrimination as remote work becomes economic lifeline
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberMore than 60% of unemployed rural workers over 45 say age discrimination prevents them from finding jobs, according to new research highlighting …
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FeaturedIndustry NewsTechnology in HR
Contract ownership confusion costs companies money, Workday study finds
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberThree-quarters of employees don’t know who owns their company’s contracts, creating financial losses and missed business opportunities across organizations, according to new …
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FeaturedGovernment Policy & BudgetsRecruitment
B.C. boosts gaming tax credit to 25% to support tech sector hiring
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberBritish Columbia will increase its interactive digital media tax credit from 17.5% to 25% starting September 1, 2025, as the province seeks …
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Corporate CultureFeatured
Saskatchewan moves to address physician workplace issues in Regina hospitals
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberThe Saskatchewan government says it will begin implementing changes aimed at improving workplace culture for physicians in Regina hospitals, following the release …


