New Brunswick has secured 1,500 additional permanent resident nominations from the federal government, bringing the province’s total allocation to 4,250 spots for …
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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FeaturedOpinionWorkplace Safety & OHS
Ruff justice: When workplace injuries force impossible choices for dog lovers
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberIn the John Wick movies, Keanu Reeves plays a retired assassin whose world crumbles when thugs kill his beloved beagle — the …
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FeaturedTraining & Development
Future Skills Centre invests $7.6 million in workforce training projects
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberThe Future Skills Centre announced Monday it will invest $7.6 million in 35 new projects aimed at strengthening Canada’s workforce as the …
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FeaturedLabour Relations
Canadian Labour Congress criticizes federal government’s G7 summit priorities
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberThe Canadian Labour Congress is calling on the federal government to focus on domestic economic concerns rather than hosting the upcoming G7 …
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FeaturedGovernment Policy & BudgetsLabour RelationsLabour Shortages
Federal ministers meet with labour unions on workforce mobility legislation
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberFederal ministers met with skilled trades unions Thursday to discuss legislation aimed at removing barriers to worker mobility across Canada. The roundtable …
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FeaturedPayroll
Ottawa moves into final build, testing for Dayforce platform as it looks to move past Phoenix
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberThe federal government is moving into the final build and testing phase of its Dayforce HR and pay solution, aiming to replace …
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CompensationFeaturedWorkforce Statistics
Canadian wages grew 20% over four decades with full-time workers seeing biggest gains
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberCanadian workers gained 20% more purchasing power from 1981 to 2024 after accounting for inflation, with full-time employees experiencing significantly stronger growth …
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FeaturedRetention
Nearly one-third of hiring managers expect increased turnover in 2025: Survey
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberCanadian businesses are facing mounting financial pressure from employee turnover, with companies spending an average of $29,234 annually on costs related to …
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FeaturedRecruitment
Ontario launches online career portal amid tariff concerns
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberThe Ontario government has launched My Career Journey, an online platform designed to connect students and job seekers with education and training …
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FeaturedWorkplace Safety & OHS
Linamar fined $350,000 after worker critically injured by falling equipment in Guelph, Ont.
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberA Guelph-based automotive parts manufacturer has been fined $350,000 after a worker was critically injured when a 460-pound broach stick fell from …