Alberta will become the first province to add Canadian citizenship status to driver’s licences and identification cards, the government announced today. The …
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Woman who used stolen credentials to get hired as RPN sentenced to 11 months in jail
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberA woman who fraudulently worked as a registered practical nurse at five Ontario care homes using stolen credentials has lost her appeal …
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Ontario employers face call to end discrimination against workers with criminal records
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberMore than one million Ontarians with criminal records face barriers to employment that hurt both workers and the provincial economy, according to …
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Half of HR professionals struggle with technology automation, Equifax survey finds
Technology automation poses the biggest challenge for half of HR professionals as they work to attract and retain talent, according to a …
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Artificial Intelligence (AI)FeaturedRecruitment
North Korean IT workers using deepfakes to infiltrate Canadian companies, warns RCMP
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberCanadian businesses face a growing threat from North Korean IT workers who are using sophisticated deception tactics, including AI-powered deepfakes, to secure …
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Artificial Intelligence (AI)FeaturedRecruitmentRemote Working
North Korean hackers using deepfakes to land remote jobs, researchers warn
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberSecurity researchers demonstrated the creation of a convincing real-time deepfake in just 70 minutes using widely available tools, highlighting an emerging threat …
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Global HR PracticesIndustry NewsRecruitment
New tool blocks fraudulent remote IT hires linked to North Korea
Companies hiring remote IT workers could be inadvertently allowing fraudsters linked to North Korea to infiltrate their networks, according to cybersecurity firm …
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The British Columbia government has enacted new legislative changes that prevent individuals convicted of serious criminal offences from legally changing their names. …
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Government Policy & Budgets
Ontario mandates training and criminal checks for tow truck drivers and vehicle storage operators
Starting July 1, 2024, tow truck drivers and vehicle storage operators in Ontario must complete mandatory training and pass a criminal record …