Nova Scotia’s 2025-26 budget includes tax cuts for small businesses, an increased minimum wage, and investments in workforce development, measures that could …
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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Artificial Intelligence (AI)FeaturedRecruitment
HR leaders increasingly trust AI in hiring, but concerns remain
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberThe majority of HR leaders now trust artificial intelligence (AI) in hiring decisions, according to HireVue’s 2025 Global Guide to AI in …
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Artificial Intelligence (AI)FeaturedWorkplace Safety & OHS
AI-powered weapon scanners installed at Winnipeg hospital in response to staff safety concerns
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberThe Manitoba government has permanently installed artificial intelligence-powered weapon scanners at the emergency departments of Health Sciences Centre (HSC) Winnipeg in response …
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People on the Move
F&M Bank names Carly Buchanan as chief people officer
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberF&M Bank has appointed Carly Buchanan as its new chief people officer, the company announced Friday. Buchanan will lead the bank’s human …
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CompensationFeaturedLegislation & Compliance
B.C. minimum wage to rise 2.6% on June 1, 2025
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberBritish Columbia’s minimum wage will rise 2.6% on June 1, 2025, bringing the general hourly rate to $17.85. The increase is tied …
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FeaturedGovernment Policy & Budgets
What’s in Nova Scotia’s Speech from the Throne that interests employers? Economic growth, trade, and workforce expansion
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberNova Scotia’s government is pledging to reduce taxes, attract new investment, and expand the province’s workforce as part of its economic strategy, …
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FeaturedLabour Relations
Union calls for protests in Montreal against Amazon’s Quebec warehouse closures
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberThe Confédération des syndicats nationaux (CSN) is urging the public to protest in Montreal this Saturday against Amazon’s decision to close seven …
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OpinionRemote Working
10,400 hours of commuting later, I have some thoughts on remote work
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberFor more than two decades, my weekday routine could be summarized in one word: commute. I would wake up, brace myself for …
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Featured
Comeback Catalyst aims to help formerly incarcerated Canadians launch businesses
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberA new initiative designed to help formerly incarcerated individuals start their own businesses is set to launch nationwide in April, backed by …
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Labour Relations
Trump’s tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum spark backlash from industry, union
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberThe United Steelworkers union (USW) is calling on the federal government to respond decisively to U.S. President Donald Trump’s plan to impose …


