Canadian chief executives are outpacing their global counterparts in artificial intelligence adoption, with 72 percent actively implementing AI agents compared to 61 …
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 & Budgets
Alberta premier unveils plan to negotiate federal economic reforms
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberPremier Danielle Smith announced plans to appoint a special negotiating team to secure federal economic reforms critical to Alberta’s business climate, citing …
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FeaturedGlobal HR PracticesHR AssociationsMental Health
Global workers prioritize mental health, trust employers over governments: SHRM study
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberThe Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) released extensive research Monday showing workers across 16 countries are more likely to trust their …
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FeaturedWorkplace Safety & OHS
St. Catharines, Ont., roofing company fined $78,000 after worker’s critical fall
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberA St. Catharines roofing contractor has been fined $78,000 after a worker suffered critical injuries from falling off an improperly secured ladder …
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FeaturedWorkplace Safety & OHS
Vaughan, Ont., carpentry company fined $140,000 after fatal workplace fall
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberA Vaughan, Ont.-based construction company has been fined $140,000 after pleading guilty in a workplace fatality case where a worker fell to …
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FeaturedGovernment Policy & Budgets
Carney outlines economic transformation plan, workforce initiatives in first address as PM
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberPrime Minister Mark Carney unveiled plans for what he calls “the biggest transformation of our economy since the end of the Second …
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CompensationFeaturedWorkforce Statistics
Median after-tax income rises slightly for Canadians to $74,200, seniors see largest gains
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberThe national median after-tax income reached $74,200 in 2023, a modest 1.2 per cent increase from the previous year after adjusting for …
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FeaturedWorkforce Statistics
Racialized youth, immigrants hit hardest as NEET rates climb: Statistics Canada
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberCanada’s young adults are increasingly finding themselves disconnected from both education and employment, with racialized youth and highly educated immigrants bearing the …
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Artificial Intelligence (AI)Featured
KPMG launches AI agent technology to help Canadian businesses boost productivity
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberKPMG in Canada announced today it’s launching a new Agentic AI Engine to help Canadian organizations leverage digital agents that can operate …
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FeaturedGovernment Policy & Budgets
Alberta doubles employment service funding to $185 million
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberAlberta’s provincial government is doubling its investment in career and employment services to $185 million, an increase of nearly $89 million through …