The Canadian Labour Congress is calling on the federal government to focus on domestic economic concerns rather than hosting the upcoming G7 …
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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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 …
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FeaturedLabour ShortagesRecruitment
Small businesses struggle to find skilled workers as labour shortages persist: CFIB
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberMore than four in 10 small firms say skilled labour shortages are limiting their ability to increase sales or production, according to …
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Artificial Intelligence (AI)FeaturedLabour Shortages
AI could help address Canada’s shrinking workforce: Fraser Institute
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberCanada’s aging population and slower immigration rates are creating labour shortages, but artificial intelligence could help by expanding the worker pool and …
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FeaturedGovernment Policy & BudgetsRecruitmentRetention
Canada boosts defence spending to NATO target, including $2.6 billion to recruit, retain personnel
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberPrime Minister Mark Carney announced Monday that Canada will increase defence spending by more than $9 billion this fiscal year, bringing the …


