The gap between Canadian and American unemployment rates continues to expand, with Canada’s jobless rate now sitting 1.6 percentage points higher than …
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
Canada’s unemployment rate climbs to 6.9 per cent in April
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberCanada’s unemployment rate rose to 6.9 per cent in April, marking a 0.2 percentage point increase from March and reaching levels not …
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Artificial Intelligence (AI)FeaturedGovernment Policy & Budgets
Newfoundland and Labrador invests $2 million in AI training for small businesses
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberNewfoundland and Labrador is putting nearly $2 million toward artificial intelligence training for small and medium-sized enterprises across the province, launching a …
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87 percent of working mothers hide parenthood status at work, survey finds
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberNearly nine in 10 working mothers conceal their parenthood status at work while an overwhelming majority say they would choose a different …
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Artificial Intelligence (AI)FeaturedLeadership
Canadian CEOs leading AI adoption despite scaling challenges, says IBM study
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberCanadian chief executives are outpacing their global counterparts in artificial intelligence adoption, with 72 percent actively implementing AI agents compared to 61 …
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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 …


