Canadian employers posted 457,400 job openings in August, the lowest level since 2017 and a sign the country’s labour market continues to …
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
Youth EI eligibility drops to 50 per cent as coverage gaps widen: Statistics Canada
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberOnly half of unemployed young Canadians qualified for Employment Insurance benefits in 2024, down from nearly two-thirds two years ago, as eligibility …
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FeaturedLabour Relations
West Haldimand General Hospital wins right to add shifts without employee vote
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberAn Ontario arbitrator has ruled that a hospital can add regular shifts to work schedules that include extended shifts without triggering collective …
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Diversity, Equity & InclusionFeatured
Requiring disability disclosure creates workplace barriers, new research shows
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberThe need for employees with disabilities to disclose their conditions at work creates a significant barrier to workplace inclusion, according to new …
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BenefitsMental HealthOpinionOur Favourites
The fine print we ignore until it’s too late
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberOn June 1, 2022, the City of Greater Sudbury held a full honour firefighter funeral for one of its own. There was …
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BenefitsEmployment LawFeaturedMental Health
Greater Sudbury must pay firefighter’s estate after AD&D policy excluded work-related suicide
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberAn Ontario arbitrator has ruled the City of Greater Sudbury must compensate a firefighter’s estate after ruling the employer breached its collective …
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FeaturedLabour RelationsLabour Shortages
Ontario nurses join Canada’s first council on staffing ratios
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberThe Ontario Nurses’ Association will sit on Canada’s first national council on nurse-to-patient ratios, formed to address nursing shortages and high turnover …
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FeaturedGovernment Policy & Budgets
Alberta throne speech highlights plans for workforce, immigration and infrastructure
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberThe Alberta government opened the second session of the 31st legislature on Oct. 23 with a Speech from the Throne outlining plans …
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FeaturedGovernment Policy & BudgetsLegislation & Compliance
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 …


