The federal government is seeking input from businesses, industry groups and labour representatives on new regulations under the Free Trade and Labour …
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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FeaturedLabour RelationsWorkplace Safety & OHS
Nurses discouraged from working at Manitoba’s largest hospital due to safety
By Brittany Hobson Nurses in Manitoba have made the rare move of declaring the province’s largest hospital too dangerous to work in and …
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CompensationFeatured
‘Make Canada strong:’ Military gets largest pay raise in generation
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberPrime Minister Mark Carney announced pay increases for all Canadian Armed Forces members on Thursday, marking what officials call the largest raise …
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FeaturedWorkforce Statistics
Canada loses 41,000 jobs in July as youth employment hits 26-year low
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberCanada’s labour market weakened in July as employment fell by 41,000 positions, with young workers bearing the brunt of job losses, according …
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FeaturedTraining & Development
Ontario invests $13 million to train 1,000 workers in Sudbury area
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberThe Ontario government will invest more than $13 million to train over 1,000 workers and jobseekers in Sudbury and surrounding areas for …
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FeaturedMental Health
Alberta triples funding for continuing care workers’ mental health
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberThe Alberta government will invest $7.5 million to support the mental health of continuing care workers, tripling its previous commitment to staff …
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Diversity, Equity & InclusionFeaturedTraining & Development
PEI renews funding for program supporting women and gender-diverse people in trades
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberThe Government of Prince Edward Island has renewed a two-year funding agreement with Women’s Network PEI to support Trade HERizons, a program …
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FeaturedGovernment Policy & BudgetsLegislation & ComplianceWorkplace Safety & OHS
Newfoundland and Labrador launches worker rights awareness campaign
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberThe Newfoundland and Labrador government has launched a new campaign to help workers understand their workplace rights and help employers learn their …
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FeaturedTraining & DevelopmentWorkplace Safety & OHS
Nova Scotia ends training contract with firefighters school after damning safety audit
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberNova Scotia has cut ties with the Nova Scotia Firefighters School following a value-for-money audit that found serious safety problems and governance …
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FeaturedHR News
Carney announces $1.25 billion plan to help lumber industry after U.S. doubles duties
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberPrime Minister Mark Carney announced $1.25 billion in new measures Monday to help Canada’s softwood lumber industry cope with doubled U.S. duties …


