Another year (almost) in the books, and what a wild ride it’s been. From federal budgets promising everything to everyone, to CEOs …
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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CompensationFeaturedLabour RelationsWorkforce Statistics
Construction union wage rates climb across the country, Toronto tops list at $63.92 per hour
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberStatistics Canada has released new data showing construction union wage rates across the country from June to November 2025, with the national …
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FeaturedLabour RelationsPensions
Northern Pulp pensioners to receive full benefits after woodlands sale: Unifor
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberPensioners at Northern Pulp in Pictou, N.S., will receive their full pension benefits after the company’s woodland assets sold at auction for …
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Corporate CultureFeaturedLeadershipOur Favourites
Federal integrity commissioner finds museum CEO created climate of fear through bullying
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberThe chief executive of a federal museum committed serious workplace misconduct by bullying employees over more than a decade, according to a …
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Employment LawFeaturedMental HealthWorkplace Safety & OHS
Jail guard denied compensation after Mental Health Act apprehension ruled employer decision
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberA British Columbia jail guard who developed a mental disorder after being apprehended under the Mental Health Act and taken to hospital …
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FeaturedWorkforce Statistics
Apprenticeship registrations hit record high as employers face skilled trades shortage: StatsCan
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberNew registrations in apprenticeship programs across Canada reached 101,541 in 2024, a 5.9% increase from the previous year and the highest level …
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FeaturedImmigration
Migrant workers in Nova Scotia agriculture, seafood sectors lack basic protections, report finds
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberWomen migrant workers in Nova Scotia’s agriculture and seafood processing industries face poor housing conditions, barriers to healthcare access, exploitative working conditions …
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FeaturedHR NewsRetentionWorkforce Statistics
CHRO turnover surges in S&P 500 as CEOs rebuild leadership teams
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberChief human resources officer turnover jumped sharply in the first three quarters of 2025, driven by a wave of new CEO appointments …
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FeaturedLabour ShortagesRetentionWorkforce Statistics
One third of Canadian professionals plan job search in early 2026: Survey
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberJob optimism is rebounding in 2026, with more Canadian professionals planning to change employers in the first half of the year, according …
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FeaturedHR News
Eglinton Crosstown LRT to cut commute times for Toronto workers
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberA new light rail line across Toronto could reduce commute times by nearly one hour for workers traveling between Kennedy Station and …


