Manitoba is set to implement universal birth control coverage, making prescription contraception free for all residents starting October 1, 2024. The move, …
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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Industry News
Dayforce introduces AI-driven learning platform to address skills gap
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberDayforce, Inc., a global player in human capital management, has unveiled a new iteration of its Dayforce Learning platform, designed to meet …
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FeaturedImmigration
Ottawa halts low-wage temporary foreign worker applications in Montréal
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberThe federal government has approved Quebec’s request to temporarily halt the processing of new Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) applications for low-wage …
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FeaturedRetention
HR leadership exodus poses risk to business stability, report finds
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberA significant leadership crisis may be looming over North American businesses, according to a new report from Blu Ivy Group. The whitepaper, …
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Employment LawOpinion
Recipe for disaster: How a Facebook message stirred up a workplace fiasco for pregnant cook
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberRelatives can be… annoying. Not all of them. And not all the time. But sometimes, when it comes to family you just …
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FeaturedImmigrationLabour Shortages
Boomer exodus: Labour force expected to grow despite retirement wave, says StatsCan
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberAs Canada’s baby boomers continue to retire, the country’s labour force is undergoing significant shifts, according to a new study from Statistics …
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FeaturedWorkplace Safety & OHS
Hamilton railcar manufacturer fined $290,000 after workplace injuries, including one fatal
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberNational Steel Car Limited, a railcar manufacturer based in Hamilton, has been fined a total of $290,000 following two serious workplace incidents, …
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FeaturedTraining & Development
Alberta boosts skilled trades education with TELUS Spark Science Centre partnership
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberAlberta’s government has partnered with Calgary’s TELUS Spark Science Centre to inspire young people to pursue careers in the skilled trades. The …
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Artificial Intelligence (AI)Featured
Agriculture, food and beverage jobs to be lost to automation in next decade: Conference Board
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberOne-third of jobs in the agriculture sector and one-fifth of jobs in food and beverage manufacturing are at risk of automation in …
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FeaturedOpinion
‘Lying, manipulative, exploitative’: Unpacking the misunderstood role of HR professionals
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberHR professionals have to wear a plethora of hats. From culture to compliance, recruitment to retention, pensions to payroll — to name …