Canadian workers and businesses hurt by U.S. tariffs will get access to $7.5 billion in new and enhanced federal supports, as Ottawa… …
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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Our FavouritesGovernment Policy & Budgets
Ontario expands tariff financing program to cover new sectors
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberThe Ontario government is broadening eligibility for its billion-dollar tariff financing program to cover workers and businesses hit by a new round… …
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The ThroughlineLabour RelationsOpinion
The clock on unpaid work is running out, thanks to flight attendants and nurses
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberSixteen days apart this month, two disputes ended over the same idea. On Aug. 2, 4,400 WestJet flight attendants walked off the …
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Labour RelationsFeatured
Unifor calls on Ottawa, B.C. to act on forestry crisis, warns of ‘collapse’ of industry
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberThe curtailment of Domtar’s Howe Sound pulp and paper mill is more evidence of a deepening forestry sector crisis that demands immediate… …
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CompensationGovernment Policy & BudgetsOur Favourites
New Brunswick launches first minimum wage public consultation in a decade
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberThe New Brunswick government is asking employers, workers and organizations to weigh in on the province’s minimum wage, opening its first public… …
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Our FavouritesTraining & Development
Half of Canadian tech workers say employers favour tools over training
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberTechnology and business professionals feel confident in their current skills, but many say their employers are investing more in new tools than… …
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Training & DevelopmentFeatured
Nearly $300,000 in funding helps at-risk youth train for kitchen jobs in Vancouver
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberPeople facing multiple barriers to employment will get hands-on cook training, work experience and wraparound supports through a new program at Collingwood… …
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The ThroughlineOpinion
Don’t envy the toxic workplace just yet – or ever
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberThere is a headline on HR News Canada today that some leaders might be tempted to print out and pin above the …
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Our Favourites
B.C. court approves $4.5-million WestJet harassment settlement for female flight attendants
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberThe Supreme Court of British Columbia has approved a $4.5-million settlement in a class action alleging WestJet Airlines failed to protect female… …
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Remote WorkingLabour RelationsOur Favourites
Arbitrator rules WorkSafeBC broke deal in forcing staff back to office
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberWorkSafeBC violated its collective agreement when it ordered thousands of employees back into the office on a fixed weekly schedule, a British… …

