In this episode: improving job market in Canada, upcoming layoffs of federal municipal workers, strategies to support employee mental health, fear of AI among workers and other topics.

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1. Canada’s labour market in October added 67,000 jobs, an analysis from Royal Bank of Canada | Canadian labour markets improved in October - RBC 
2. The federal government’s 2025 budget proposes cutting up to 40,000 public service jobs by 2029, sparking strong opposition from unions | Job cuts in budget would hit hard, say federal public service unions | CBC News 
3. The City of Vancouver is facing cuts of 400 jobs as part of its proposed 2026 operating budget | An estimated 400 jobs could be cut at City of Vancouver - Business in Vancouver
4. WSIB and WorkSafeNB, provincial workers’ compensation agencies have announced major financial returns to employers this fall, reflecting strong fund performance and workplace-safety outcomes across Canada | WorkSafeNB | WorkSafeNB Maintains Lowest Assessment Rate and Announces Performance Refund for Eligible Employers, WSIB returns another $2 billion in surplus funds to eligible safe Ontario businesses | WSIB 
5. A new survey commissioned by Canada Life reveals that burnout is a major financial and productivity challenge for Canadian organizations, costing $3bn annually | New Survey Reveals Burnout Is Costing Canadian Employers Millions — But There’s a Way Forward 
6. Lessons from Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC), recognized by Benefit Canada organization for its innovative, data-driven approach to supporting employee mental health | Pratt & Whitney Canada awarded for data-driven approach to supporting employee mental health | Benefits Canada.com 
7. A recent Express Employment Professionals-Harris Poll survey has revealed widespread job seeker’s anxiety about the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on employment | Almost Half of Employed Canadian Job Seekers Fear Their Job Will Be Eliminated Due to AI | EEP CA Corporate 

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In this episode: Amazon’s union negotiations, cautious compensation trends, fresh EDI insights, the Blue Jays’ impact on workplace culture and other topics.

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1. In British Columbia, workers at Amazon’s Delta facility (YVR-2) represented by Unifor, are starting to negotiate their first collective agreement with the company | Speed-ups and workload dominate discussions at Amazon bargaining table | Unifor 
2. Labour leaders in Alberta are pledging an unprecedented response after the provincial government invoked the Notwithstanding Clause to end a three-week teachers’ strike involving over 50,000 educators | Labour leaders vow ‘unprecedented response’ as Alberta uses notwithstanding clause 
3. The Manitoba government has added 832 new teaching positions since October 2023 | Province of Manitoba | News Releases | Manitoba Government Adds 800 Teachers in Two Years 
4. Eckler’s 2026 Compensation Planning Survey, based on responses from 504 Canadian organizations, reveals a modest national average base salary increase of 3.3%, down from last year’s 3.4% | Eckler Compensation 
5. Workplaces across Canada are tapping into the electric buzz of the Toronto Blue Jays’ playoff run to boost employee engagement — win or lose | OK Blue Jays, let’s boost engagement | HRD Canada 
6. A new survey from Toronto Metropolitan University reveals that the majority of Canadian workers still view equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) initiatives positively despite media chatter about backlash | Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Backlash? What Canadian Workers Really Think - Diversity Institute - Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) 

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In this episode: Research and Teaching Assistant strike at Concordia University threatening the end of the term, coroners are the first doctors in Ontario to unionize, the reaction of US federal employee to Elon Musk’ email to list weekly accomplishments face the risk of termination and other topics.

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1. Over 2,000 research and teaching assistants at Concordia University have voted 95% in favor of a strike mandate | Strike mandate: Concordia University end of term in jeopardy
2. Ontario’s Physician Coroners became the first doctors in the province to unionize | Ontario's Physician Coroners join OPSEU/SEFPO in historic vote 
3. Restaurants Canada supports the federal government's decision to remove over half of its exceptions from the Canada Free Trade Agreement (CFTA) | Restaurants Canada Statement on Interprovincial Trade - Restaurants Canada
4. 76% of Canadians worry they won’t have enough savings for retirement due to rising prices | BMO Retirement Survey: Over Three Quarters of Canadians Worry They Will Not Have Enough Retirement Savings Amid Inflation - Feb 12, 2025 
5. A new cost-cutting initiative led by Elon Musk within the Trump administration has caused confusion among U.S. federal employees | Key US agencies tell staff not to answer Musk email on what they did last week 
   
   

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In this episode: the new  Ontario’s right to disconnect policy, new personalized learning for Canada’s Airforce, compensation issues with Canada's men's soccer team, and other topics. Stay with us to get the latest HR updates.

1. Ontario’s right to disconnect policy for employees came in effect June 3.  | Your guide to the Employment Standards Act: Written policy on disconnecting from work | Ontario.ca
2. The training of Canada’s next generation of pilots is being personalized. | Why personalized learning is on the horizon for Canada’s Air Force | Ottawa Business Journal (obj.ca)
3. Canada's men's soccer team is back to training, but the players say there's still work to be done on reaching a new deal with the sport's national governing body. | Canada's men's soccer team resumes training, will play Curaçao on Thursday | CBC Sports 
4. A chartered flight arrived in New Brunswick on June 7, carrying 170 Ukrainians who are fleeing the conflict in their home country. | Ukrainian nationals arriving in New Brunswick (gnb.ca)
5. June is National Indigenous History Month in Canada. | National Indigenous History Month (rcaanc-cirnac.gc.ca) 
6. Apple Inc. is increasing its compensation package and giving its U.S. retail employees a pay increase of 10 per cent or more to help them combat inflation and stave off a push to unionize across many of its stores. | Apple, Microsoft boosting employee compensation amid inflation, tight labour market | Benefits Canada.com

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In this episode: HR Director by Key Media has revealed its Best Places to Work 2022, support from the Federal Government to create apprenticeship jobs across Canada, new Respectful Workplace Policy for political staff in the Government of Alberta, pride celebrations in June, Tesla’s announcement to stop remote work, and other topics. Stay with us to get the latest HR updates.

1. On May 30 HR Director revealed its Best Places to Work 2022,  Canadian organizations that went above and beyond in helping their people through the COVID chaos.  | Best Places to Work 2022 | HRD Canada (hcamag.com)
2. The federal government is announcing nearly $247 million to help create more than 25,000 apprenticeship positions in the skilled trades across Canada. | Feds announce $247M for 25,000 apprenticeship positions | CTV News 
3. A new Respectful Workplace Policy for political staff in the Government of Alberta has been released after a comprehensive review of human resources policies.  | Premier’s Office releases Respectful Workplace Policy | alberta.ca
4. Employers announces new initiatives in celebration of Pride month, to foster greater opportunities and advance inclusion and belonging of 2SLGBTQ+ communities. | Scotiabank marks Pride Month with new initiatives to foster opportunities for LGBT+ communities (newswire.ca) ; Scotiabank Pride: Supporting LGBT+ Community | Scotiabank Canada
5. According to WorkSafeBC in 2021 over 7,000 young workers were injured on the job in BC. | Last year, over 7,000 young workers were injured on the job | WorkSafeBC
6. Ottawa has been ranked in 7th place behind Geneva for workplace balance. | Work-Life Balance: Best Cities Worldwide in 2021 | Kisi (getkisi.com)
7. Elon Musk has requested that all Tesla employees stop remote work and come back to the office for 40+ hours per week or they will be let go. | Elon Musk asks all Tesla employees to come back to the office or quit - Electrek 

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This episode includes the latest hiring news from Indeed, employment updates from the government of Newfoundland and Labrador, brain drain resulting from Baby Boomers retiring from organizations, high levels of occupational stress and compromised mental health among Canadian parole officers, and other topics. Stay with us to get the latest HR updates.

1. Indeed reports that total Canadian job postings on Indeed were up 72% on May 20, 2022 compared to their pre-pandemic level, up marginally from a month earlier.  | Canadian Job Postings Through May 20: Plateauing at a High Level (hiringlab.org) 
2. COVID-19 Vaccine Regulations in Newfoundland and Labrador, will be suspended as of June 1, 2022.   The Government has also announced the suspension of the mandatory vaccination policy for public service employees on June 1.  | COVID-19 Regulations Suspended as of June 1, 2022 - News Releases (gov.nl.ca) 
3. The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador released the report from the Minimum Wage Review Committee.  | Provincial Government Releases Minimum Wage Review Committee Report - News Releases 
4. Pension and retirement plan members in Saskatchewan can now designate beneficiaries through electronic means  | Saskatchewan permitting electronic naming of beneficiaries for pensions, retirement plans | Benefits Canada.com 
5. A recent survey from The Harris Poll commissioned by Express Employment Professionals found many Canadian companies are not taking adequate steps to ensure the knowledge and skills of retiring senior employees are being passed on. | https://bit.ly/3LY0Zvy 
6. The Canada-wide Union of Safety and Justice Employees' report on the mental health and wellbeing Canadian parole officers highlights that hundreds of federal parole officers who supervise Canada’s highest risk offenders are experiencing untenable levels of occupational stress and, by extension, compromised mental health. | https://bit.ly/3avAT6f 

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1.  The Government of New Brunswick has a new resource that aims to help newcomers and employers navigate its immigration process.  | Immigration Navigator service to help newcomers and employers (gnb.ca) 
2. As the workplace evolves, so do workplace hazards. Canadian Occupational Safety magazine recently looked at what new risks that may arise in future. | The health and safety risks of tomorrow | Canadian Occupational Safety (thesafetymag.com) 
3. A new report finds Canadian journalists experience alarming levels of work-related stress and trauma. | Canadian journalists facing ‘alarming’ levels of mental health struggles: report - National | Globalnews.ca ;  TakingCare_EN (squarespace.com)
4. Employees of five Starbucks locations in Lethbridge have filed an application for a union certification vote with the Alberta Labour Relations Board. | Starbucks workers in Lethbridge make efforts to unionize | CBC News 
5. A new survey from RBC Future Launch and Youthful Cities shows that young people live in a monthly deficit position in Canadian cities. | Real Affordability Index 2022 - Youthful Cities

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In this Canada HR News episode:

1. Parts of Ontario have been devastated by storms that left people dead and many more without power. HRD Canada recommends some actions that employers can support their workers.  | Ontario storm: How to support your employees through the crisis | HRD Canada (hcamag.com)
2. Strong hiring optimism continues into the third quarter of 2022, according to the latest ManpowerGroup Employment Outlook Survey. | PowerPoint Presentation (manpowergroup.ca)
3. The Conference Board of Canada continues to report higher prices. With inflation at 6.8 per cent, the highest since January 1991, affordability remains a key concern for consumers and workers.  | Consumers Feel the Pinch of Higher Prices (conferenceboard.ca) 
4. LifeWorks released its monthly Mental Health Index™ that showed that Canadians are expressing more stress sensitivity concerns about themselves and their colleagues, compared to pre-pandemic. | Nearly half of Canadians are more sensitive to stress than before the pandemic | LifeWorks
5. Benefits Canada described the program of Capital One Canada that supports employee wellbeing through learning and development. | Capital One Canada fostering employee well-being through learning, development | Benefits Canada.com
6. CPA Canada summarizes actions that Canada’s accounting firms such as KPMG, PwC, EY, and Deloitte take to expand their disability workplace policies, support networks and recruitment efforts. | ‘Having differing abilities is an advantage and what we are looking for’ (cpacanada.ca) 

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In this Canada HR News episode:

1. Indeed reports that demand for seasonal workers is up across a range of jobs. |     Seasonal Job Opportunities Boom After Two Cold Years (hiringlab.org) 
2. Implementing HR programs is harder than ever as HR Leaders face challenges related to low employee engagement, staffing shortages and turnover. | Short staffing, employee engagement and high turnover – the demands on shift work leaders piling up, details new Ento survey
3. Employees and partners of KPMG Canada can work remotely outside of their home province for up to 8 weeks/ year, of which a maximum of 4 weeks can be outside Canada. | KPMG launches 'roam' program | Canadian HR Reporter 
4. Faced with a major labour shortage, Quebec wants to rely more on foreign workers to meet their staffing needs, and government wants to provide them with better supervision and support. | Expanded squad aims to better protect rights of Quebec's temporary foreign workers | CTV News 
5. The Alberta Disability Workers Association says the industry is facing a staffing crisis, and it has launched a campaign calling on the provincial government to take action. |       ‘Staffing crisis’: Advocates say Alberta disability workers leaving jobs because of low wages | Globalnews.ca
6. U.S. Soccer Federation, women’s and men’s national team unions agree to historic collective bargaining agreements to achieve equal pay through identical economic terms. | U.S. Soccer Federation, Women’s And Men’s National Team Unions Agree To Historic Collective Bargaining Agreements (ussoccer.com)

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In this Canada HR News episode:

1.  CIBC and RBC banks are improving benefits and compensation for their staff. | CIBC offering gender affirmation coverage, enhancing fertility benefits, paid parental leave | Benefits Canada.com. RBC is hiking base salaries of some employees by 3% as cost of living soars - National | Globalnews.ca 
2. Starbucks Commits $1 Billion in US employees in Fiscal Year 2022 Investments to Uplift Starbucks Partners as unionization spreads. | Starbucks announces $1 billion investment in US employees as unionization efforts spread (yahoo.com).  Starbucks Commits $1 Billion in FY22 Investments to Uplift Starbucks Partners and the Store Experience 
3. Burnout is a growing issue for many workers, including those who have flexible schedules, new research from talent solutions and business consulting firm Robert Half shows. | Almost 4 in 10 Canadian Workers Report Increased Burnout, Robert Half Research Shows | Robert Half
4. The Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) is calling on workers’ compensation boards (WCBs) across Canada to rebate surplus funds back to small business owners. | Canada’s Workers' Compensation Boards should return over $5 billion in excess funds | CFIB (cfib-fcei.ca)
5. May is Asian Heritage Month in Canada. It is an opportunity for us to learn more about the many achievements and contributions of Canadians of Asian heritage who, throughout our history, have done so much to make Canada the country we know and love. | May is Asian Heritage Month - Canada.ca

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1. The Conference Board of Canada reports that Employment made minimal gains in April in a sign that the Canadian economy is at full employment. | Labour Market Runs Out of Steam as Workers Become Increasingly Hard to Find (conferenceboard.ca) 
2. Manitoba has become an official partner with Pride at Work Canada. |  Province of Manitoba | News Releases | Manitoba Government Announces Partnership with Pride at Work Canada 
3. Manitoba is about to become the province offering the lowest minimum wage in Canada. | Manitoba will have lowest minimum wage in Canada this October after Sask.'s hike to $13/hr | CBC News
4. A union representing more than 3,000 Quebec paramedics has reached an agreement in principle with the Quebec government. | 3,000 paramedics reach agreement in principle with government | CTV News 
5. The Montreal Firefighters Association is calling on the Quebec government to expand cancer coverage for firefighters. | Group wants Quebec government's action on cancer coverage for firefighters | Canadian Occupational Safety (thesafetymag.com) 
6. 121 active and retired Canadian boxers sent an open letter to Sport Canada writing that Boxing Canada has cultivated a toxic culture of fear and silence.  | More than 100 Canadian boxers call for resignation of high-performance director | CBC Sports

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In this Canada HR News episode:

1. Quebec’s interim public health director says the province’s COVID-19 mask mandate for indoor public spaces will end on May 14.  |  Quebec to lift indoor mask mandate on May 14 | CBC News
2. Canada Post union loses arbitration case on mandatory vaccines, which 1,200 workers refused. | Canada Post union loses arbitration case on mandatory vaccines | CTV News
3. A unionization campaign is underway at an Amazon warehouse in Montreal | Union drive in full swing at Amazon warehouse in Montreal | CBC News
4. Nova Scotia is committed to harmonizing its training and workplace first aid kit requirements based on new Canadian Standards Association (CSA) criteria. | 1.       Amendments to First Aid Requirements - Government of Nova Scotia, Canada 
5. Best Buy Canada Ltd. is making its remote working model permanent for its 1,200 corporate office workers. | Best Buy adopting remote working-first approach for corporate staff | Benefits Canada.com

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1. As Canada’s unemployment rate hits record lows, employers promote their vacancies to young Canadians. Canada’s Summer Job Bank is now open on the government website. | Youth - Job Bank
2. The Canadian military says more than 1,300 service members applied for an exemption from the military’s COVID-19 vaccine requirement for medical or religious reasons. | Nearly 1,000 CAF members denied exemptions from COVID-19 vaccine mandate - National | Globalnews.ca 
3. LifeWorks Financial Wellbeing Index™ reveals 30 per cent of Canadians believe their employer pension plan will be the primary source of retirement income. | Two-thirds of Canadians are questioning how much retirement savings they will need | LifeWorks
4. Pfizer Canada has announced that it has been recognized with a gold level gender parity certification by Women in Governance (WiG). | 1.       Pfizer Canada Achieves Women in Governance Parity Certification | Pfizer Canada
5. WorkSafeBC has introduced a new online application for employer incident investigation reports. | Incident investigation reports can now be completed online | WorkSafeBC
6. 71st annual Mental Health Awareness Week, happening May 2-8.  It is intended to raise awareness not only of mental health, but mental illness, recovery, and wellness. |       CMHA Mental Health Week - Canadian Mental Health Association

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In this episode: layoffs in Canada as the result of US tariffs, a massive data breach at CBSA, AI skills are still not a top priority for recruiters, minimum wage increases and other topics.

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1. Indeed reports very few Canadian job listings mention GenAI-related skills | GenAI Still Rarely Mentioned in White-Collar Job Postings - Indeed Hiring Lab Canada 
2. A protest took place in Montreal against Amazon’s decision to close its seven Quebec warehouses | Demonstrators accuse Amazon of union-busting at rally in Montreal, call for boycott 
3. Ottawa’s temporary GST and HST holiday, meant to help Canadians save money, was more of a hassle than a benefit for many small businesses | Tax break Canada: Did the GST holiday make a difference? 
4. Quebec manufacturers are laying off workers as U.S. tariff threats impact sales | Quebec companies announce layoffs ahead of Trump tariffs | CBC News 
5. A data breach at the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) exposed personal and workplace information of 18,000 employees | CBSA data breach revealed workers' personal information | Vancouver Sun 
6. New Brunswick’s minimum wage will increase to $15.65 per hour on April 1, B.C.’s minimum wage will rise to $17.85 per hour on June 1, 2025 | BC Gov News
7. Canadian businesses struggle to find qualified candidates | Canadian Companies Say Worsening Skills Gap and Navigating AI Top Challenges in 2025 | EEP CA Corporate 

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In this Canada HR News episode:

1.  Indeed reports that total Canadian job postings on the Indeed platform were up 71% on April 22. The pace of postings growth has cooled from a strong pace in February and March. | Canadian Job Postings Through April 22 (hiringlab.org) 
2. In Ontario there are currently more than 300,000 jobs going unfilled. The provincial` government is investing an additional $15.1 million over three years to improve and expand the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP).  | Ontario Attracting More Skilled Newcomers to Strengthen Economy | Ontario Newsroom
3. The Government of Nova Scotia has engaged the YMCA as a community partner to help provide information to Ukrainians who want to connect with employers and community.  | Nova Scotia Enhances Support for Ukrainians - Government of Nova Scotia, Canada
4. Canada is the first country to collect and publish data on gender diversity from a national census. One in 300 people in Canada aged 15 and older reported being transgender or non-binary.  | The Daily — Canada is the first country to provide census data on transgender and non-binary people (statcan.gc.ca) 
5. Canada experienced another record-setting year for antisemitic incidents in 2021. |        Record-setting year for antisemitism in Canada, B’nai Brith Canada audit finds | Globalnews.ca
6. Ryerson university is launching Master of Science in Occupational and Public Health this fall. | University to launch master of science in occupational and public health this fall - News and Events - Ryerson University 

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• The Institute du Québec's study sheds light on how the pandemic affected Quebec's labour force and the actions the province is taking to address labour shortages. | Quebec needs more workers to fill job vacancies: report | Canada Immigration News (cicnews.com) 
• The Township of Springwater in Ontario is piloting a four-day work-week for 5 months beginning today. Municipal office hours are being extended to make up for the lost day. | Springwater Township launching 4-day work-week pilot for staff | CTV News 
• The Workers Compensation Board of Manitoba is returning a $37-million surplus to provide financial relief to eligible employers in the province. | Province of Manitoba | News Releases | Workers Compensation Board of Manitoba Returns $37-Million Surplus to Provide Financial Relief to Employers (gov.mb.ca)
• To recognize the pain and grief felt by parents who lose an unborn child, Albertans experiencing a miscarriage or stillbirth would be able to take unpaid bereavement leave. |  More job protection in times of need | alberta.ca
• The latest survey from LifeWorks reveals that 28 per cent of Canadians struggle with disconnecting after regular work hours and this group displays a mental health score nearly nine points below the national average. | More than one-quarter of Canadians are unable to disconnect after work hours | LifeWorks 
• United Way British Columbia and CUPE Local 1760 have agreed to increase extended health coverage to a combined maximum of $1,200 per year per person for accessing psychologists, registered clinical counsellors, social workers, and online cognitive behavioural therapists. | CUPE 1760, United Way BC improve mental health coverage and convert multiple precarious jobs to regular status – CUPE BC

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• To meet the increasing demand for nurses in British Columbia, the Province is making it easier for eligible internationally educated nurses (IENs) to enter the province’s health system so they can support British Columbians’ health-care needs sooner. |  Supporting international nurses into B.C.’s health system | BC Gov News
• As part of the program called Alberta at Work, the government will invest $600 million into meeting the needs of the Alberta’s labour market.  | A path forward to support Alberta’s workforce | Un plan d’action pour appuyer la main-d’œuvre albertaine | alberta.ca
• Alberta’s government will provide support to assist Ukrainian citizens arriving in the province with employment, education and health care. | Helping Ukrainians settle in Alberta | alberta.ca
• The government of Manitoba has opened the first of two intake periods for the 2022-23 Canada–Manitoba Job Grant, with a total budget of $10 million, to support Manitoba’s workforce training needs. | Province of Manitoba | News Releases | Manitoba Government Commits $10 Million for Canada-Manitoba Job Grant to Address Workforce Training Needs 
• The Ontario government and the WSIB are partnering to launch the first-ever review of the province’s occupational illness system.  |  Ontario reviewing occupational illnesses to find, fix roadblocks - OHS Canada Magazine 
• CBC reports that a new survey suggests almost 20% of Canadian businesses do not offer safety and orientation programs that are legally required for new workers in much of the country. | 1 in 5 Canadian workplaces have no safety programs for new workers, survey suggests | CBC News
• More and more safety professionals believe workplace first aid should include mental health. Mental Health First Aid training is provided by the Mental Health Commission of Canada. | What is mental health first aid and why should employers invest in it? | Canadian Occupational Safety (thesafetymag.com)

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Recruitment and neurodiversity

• CBC News reports that only 1 in 3 people with autism are employed. But many more of those on the spectrum want to work. | Canada needs workers — so why aren't more companies hiring the neurodivergent? | CBC News 
• According to Reuters, Canada's biggest banks started fiscal 2022 on a hiring spree. |        Canadian banks go on hiring spree, defying tight labour market, inflation | Reuters

COVID-19 updates

• Ontario hospitals grapple with staffing pressures from the latest wave of COVID-19 cases. |  Ontario hospitals grapple with COVID-19 related absences | CityNews Toronto
• Nova Scotia’s COVID-19 Paid Sick Leave Program will be extended until May 7, 2022. | Paid Sick Leave Program Extended Until May 7 - Government of Nova Scotia, Canada

Diversity

• Alberta correctional officers are no longer required to be clean shaven. | Alberta correctional officers no longer required to be clean shaven | Globalnews.ca; Job posting requirements abolished | alberta.ca 

Remote work

• 92 % of business executives in the U.S. think employees who are frequently on mute or don't turn on their camera during virtual meetings probably don't have a long-term future at their company.  |  Vyopta Survey Reveals 92% of Execs Don't See Long-Term Future for Off-Camera Employees - Vyopta

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Recruitment 

• According to latest retail industry survey from Deloitte Canada, competition for retail workers is one of the top concerns, and it is about to heat up even further over the next 12 months. | 2022 Canadian retail outlook - Focus on customers, brand, and agility vital to retail success (deloitte.com)
• Natural resources companies are also struggling to attract, talent, specifically Gen Z, reports BDO. |  Natural Resources Industry Falling Behind in Attracting Next Generation of Canadian Talent, According to BDO Canada Report (yahoo.com)

Office vacancy  

• The federal government is thinking of converting some downtown Ottawa office buildings into housing as thousands of public servants continue to work from home. | Mona Fortier: Treasury Board president says 'hybrid work is here to stay' | CTV News

Wellness

• An unprecedented number of public service executives are burned out and looking for demotions after working flat-out to manage crisis after crisis since the pandemic hit. |  Some public service executives ‘burned out’ by crisis management (irpp.org) 

Workplace diversity

• The Canadian Football League (CFL) has launched the Diversity in Football Program. |  CFL launches Diversity in Football program - CFL.ca  Application form: Diversity In Football - CFL.ca
• Key takeaways from Canada's Best Diversity Employers. | Listening to employees a top priority for Canada’s Best Diversity Employers 2022 by Mediacorp - The Globe and Mail

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Recruitment: 

• Indeed reports that Canadian employment continues to blow past its pre-pandemic level. | Canadian Employment Continues to Blow Past Its Pre-Pandemic Level (hiringlab.org) 
• The Conference Board reports that in March the Canadian labour market added 73,000 jobs. | Unemployment rate reaches record low in March (conferenceboard.ca)  

Health and Safety

• Ontario has passed its new workplace legislation that contains significant health and safety revisions. | OHS fines in Ontario skyrocket, naloxone kits being mandated under new law - OHS Canada MagazineOHS Canada Magazine 
• CCOHS offers scholarships for women in occupational health and safety. | Federal, Saskatchewan governments increasing awareness on safety in the workplace | Canadian Occupational Safety (thesafetymag.com)

Return to the Office

•  Canada’s office vacancy rate hits a record 16.3%. | Canada office vacancy rate climbs as Omicron wave delays return | Financial Post 

Compensation

• Canadian employers are increasing salary for current staff to help close wage gaps between new hires and more tenured staff. | 69 Per Cent of Canadian Companies Have Experienced Pay Compression in the Last 12 Months, Robert Half Research Finds | Robert Half

Gender diversity

•   A study from McMaster has found that Canadian health-care leadership teams have achieved gender parity, but still lack racial diversity.  | Canadian health-care leadership shows gender parity – Brighter World (mcmaster.ca)

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1.       Canada’s top small & medium employers 2022 have been announced by MediaCorp, and these organizations show notable agility in adapting to change. sme-release.pdf (canadastop100.com)

2.       The Yukon government is extending its pilot Indigenous hiring program. Indigenous hiring preference initiative extended | Government of Yukon

3.       Ontario expands job access to arriving Ukrainians. Province Helping Ukrainians Find Jobs in Ontario | Ontario Newsroom

4.       The BC government to allow a single-step process for workers to unionize. Single-step certification will protect right to join a union | BC Gov News

5.       Teamsters Canada revives union drive at an Amazon warehouse near Edmonton after the union victory in U.S. Amazon faces Teamsters union drive at nine Canadian sites, including Nisku, Alta. | CTV News

6.       Quebec, P.E.I. extend mask mandates to prevent spread of COVID-19. Quebec, P.E.I. extend mask mandates to prevent spread of COVID-19 - OHS Canada MagazineOHS Canada Magazine

7.       Québec employers are obligated to put in place an interim plan in matters of occupational health and safety, effective April 6, 2022.  Reminder to Québec employers: Obligation to put in place an interim plan in matters of occupational health and safety, effective April 6, 2022 | Canada in Focus

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In this Canada HR News episode:

1.     A group representing 150 of Canada’s fastest growing and most promising technology companies wants the federal government to pilot a new visa stream allowing high-skilled tech workers to enter the country without a job offer.  CCI’s Talent & Skills Strategy. Remote work has completely changed the… | by Council of Canadian Innovators | Mar, 2022 | Medium

2. Canada is offering temporary Settlement Program services to help Ukrainian newcomers settle in their new communities.  Canada expands settlement support for Ukrainians coming to Canada - Canada.ca

3. #GetReal about how to  help is the key message of the upcoming Mental Health week that takes place  from May 2 to 8. CMHA Mental Health Week - Canadian Mental Health Association

4.  The Globe and Mail published the gender diversity report on the largest companies on the Toronto Stock Exchange.  How corporate Canada fares when it comes to gender diversity - The Globe and Mail

5. With restrictions being lifted, federal departments have different plans to return their employees to the office. How federal return-to-workplace plans differ by department | CBC News

6. Direct managers can help employees observing Ramadan feel supported and team members are considerate. Ramadan: How can HR support fasting employees? | HRD Canada (hcamag.com) 

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In this Canada HR News episode:

1. The government of British Columbia has introduced amendments to its paid sick leave to further protect employees and simplify it for businesses. Province simplifying, strengthening paid sick leave | BC Gov News
2. The new report from Western University shows harassment, violence still pervasive in Canadian workplaces. National survey reports widespread harassment and violence in workplaces | Canadian Labour Congress 
3. Gymnastics Canada supports gymnasts' request for an investigation to oversee the complaints  Gymnastics Canada says it supports independent probe of athlete abuse - National | Globalnews.ca
4. Alberta is making it easier for people to receive mental health treatment virtually. Alberta billing changes expand access to virtual mental health care - OHS Canada Magazine
5. Canadian Underwriter publication conducted a poll to ask Canadian Property insurance and casualty insurance professionals how they feel about COVID safety in their offices. How Canada's P&C industry feels about COVID safety in their offices (canadianunderwriter.ca)
6.  According to a recent report by Deloitte Canada and auticon Canada, employers need to do more to understand neurodiversity, reduce barriers to employment for those with autism .      Deloitte Canada

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In this HR News episode:

1.       Employers lower their criteria to find much-needed talent. Want to apply for a job but worried you won’t be considered because you don’t meet all the criteria? (expresspros.com) 

2.       truck-driving industry is experiencing a labour shortage across the country. 'Our industry is struggling': Canada facing trucker shortage, say labour experts (citynews.ca) 

3.       Capterra‘s latest survey reveals that 75% of participants believe that it’s a priority for their companies to address mental health problems in the workplace. Mental health in the workplace: Do employees feel prioritized? (capterra.ca) 

4.       Ontario Premier says 'no plans' to reimpose restrictions despite threat of new wave. Canadian Occupational Safety (thesafetymag.com) 

5.       B.C. temporary foreign workers abused by employers, agents. B.C. temporary foreign workers abused by employers, agents: Report | Canadian Occupational Safety (thesafetymag.com)

6.       The demand for roles such as data scientists, data architects and data engineers is high, but their skill sets remain in short supply. How to attract and retain data & analytics talent - IT World Canada 

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In this episode: US tariffs that came in effect on February 1 and possible job losses resulting from it, Amazon’s upcoming closure of seven warehouses in Quebec, expansion of Walmart in Canada, a report from Robert Half about fewer professionals in Canada planning to look for other jobs, and other topics.

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1. Canada is bracing for the economic impact of sweeping new tariffs imposed by U.S. | 'A historic existential threat': Furey wants Canada to stand up against Trump's tariffs; U.S. tariffs could spell job losses and reduced spending in GTA, expert says
2. Amazon is moving forward with plans to close all seven of its warehouses in Quebec, eliminating 1,700 permanent and 250 temporary jobs | Amazon stays course on Quebec shutdown plan despite pressure from Ottawa 
3. Walmart Canada has announced a $6.5 billion investment over the next five years to expand its operations, marking the retailer's largest investment since entering Canada 30 years ago | Walmart rolls out $6.5B expansion plan, including three new stores for Alberta | CBC News 
4. The Alberta government has introduced a new guide to help businesses support employees struggling with addiction | Alberta government offers blueprint to help businesses support workers in recovery | CBC News 
5. High housing costs in Canada are limiting population mobility | High housing costs make it hard to move for desirable jobs | CMHC 
6. A recent survey by Robert Half reveals that 38% of professionals in Canada plan to start job hunting in the first half of 2025 | New survey reveals nearly 4 in 10 workers planning a job change in first half of 2025 - Jan 30, 2025 
7. A new report from McLean & Company, an HR research and advisory firm, highlights the critical priorities for HR organizations in 2025 | HR Priorities Shift in 2025: Leadership Development and Retention Take Center Stage, Says New HR Trends Report from McLean & Company  

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1. Canadian job postings hit a new high: Canadian Job Postings Through March 18: Postings Hit a New High (hiringlab.org) 
2. The concept of a “workcation,” isn’t new to corporate Canada, but it has seen renewed interest from both employees and employers since the start of the pandemic:        Canadian employees taking more 'workcations' to improve work-life balance | Benefits Canada.com 
3. After two years of office spaces sitting empty, many companies are eager to call employees back for good: More Than Half of Workers in Canada Would Rather Quit Than Return to the Office Full Time, Robert Half Research Shows | Robert Half
4. Last year in B.C., WorkSafeBC received more than 3,400 enquiries related to bullying and harassment : Preventing bullying and harassment in the workplace a priority for WorkSafeBC in 2022 | WorkSafeBC
5. British Columbia has introduced legislation designed to help keep workers safe from asbestos:  B.C. proposes new asbestos abatement requirements under Workers Compensation Act | WorkSafeBC
6. The Government of Nova Scotia will soon expand workplace injury insurance for fire fighters to cover more types of cancer and heart attacks. Heart Attacks, More Cancers Added to Firefighters’ Insurance Coverage - Government of Nova Scotia, Canada 
7. Ontario is investing $59.5 million over the next three years to further establish micro-credentials. Ontario Expands Financial Assistance to Include Micro-credentials | Ontario Newsroom; Microcredentials are surging in popularity, but how should they be shaped? (irpp.org) 

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In this News episode:

1.       New job banks open for employers to hire Ukrainian refugees. New job banks open for employers to hire Ukrainians | HRD Canada (hcamag.com) 

2.       Proactive measures an employer can take to minimize liability for an at-home injury. Not returning to the office? Tips to limit work-from-home injury, employer liability - OHS Canada Magazine

3.       More employers start transitioning employees to a four-day workweek. Juno College phasing in a four-day workweek for all employees | Benefits Canada.com

4.       Canadian Paralympic athletes want financial rewards for medals — like Olympians get. Canadian Paralympic athletes want financial rewards for medals — like Olympians get | Globalnews.ca

5.       As of April 1 fully vaccinated travellers will no longer need to provide a pre-entry COVID-19 test result to enter Canada by air, land or water. Government of Canada will remove pre-entry test requirement for fully vaccinated travellers on April 1 - Canada.ca

6.       As COVID-19 lingers, Majority of Canadians are in favour of proof of vaccination, masking requirements, according to the recent poll. Majority of Canadians in favour of proof of vaccination, masking requirements: report | Canadian Occupational Safety (thesafetymag.com)

7.       Upcoming HR events that you may find interesting:
- Learning & Development Summit Canada 2022 (learndev.ca)
- HR Mental Health Canada 2022
- World Diversity in Leadership Conference 2022 (diversityconference.ca) 

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In this  Canada HR News episode:

1.       Starting June 1, general minimum wage increases in BC will be tied to inflation. The general minimum wage will rise to $15.65 an hour making it the highest in all Canadian provinces. Minimum wage increases tied to inflation support workers, families | BC Gov News

1.       Ontario is making an investment in its provincial nursing workforce. Nurses across health care system will receive up to $5,000 retention payment. Ontario Making Historic Investment in Provincial Nursing Workforce | Ontario Newsroom

2.       The Ontario government is expanding its investment in pre-apprenticeship training to a record $28 million, providing more young people with the training they need to launch careers in the skilled trades.  Ontario Helping More Young People Start Careers in the Skilled Trades | Ontario Newsroom

3.       As COVID-related restrictions are being lifted, many organizations are implementing hybrid approach to bring employees back to the office. We will review three common hybrid work models. Assessing 3 Approaches to Hybrid Work (cmswire.com)

4.       The New Brunswick government launched a free online training platform to help organizations address workplace sexual harassment. Safer Places NB - Positive Conversations that Create Safer Workplaces

5.       COVID-19 provincial update.
- Province of Manitoba | News Releases | Final Public Health Orders in Manitoba to be Lifted Tomorrow (gov.mb.ca);
- Province enters next phase of living with COVID-19 on Monday, March 14 (gnb.ca);
- Protect Yourself - COVID-19 (gov.nl.ca)

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In this Canada HR News episode:
 
1.       The latest jobs numbers from Statistics Canada released Friday point to a heightened activity in Canada’s labour market. The Daily — Labour Force Survey, February 2022 (statcan.gc.ca); February Labour Force Survey - Indeed Hiring Lab Canada

2.       WorkSafeNB has developed a guide and a template to help employers to prepare a communicable disease prevention plan. WorkSafeNB | New guide and template to help employers as COVID-19 restrictions ease

3.       Nova Scotia government workers who refused COVID-19 vaccine can return to work on March 21. COVID-19: N.S. government workers who refused vaccine can return to work | CTV News 

4.       Police and small retailers are preparing for an increase in “gas-and-dash” thefts as gasoline prices across Canada soar.  As gas prices soar, concerns rise about worker safety in 'gas-and-dash' thefts - OHS Canada Magazine 

5.       The Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program now includes a new immigration stream to target highly skilled tech talent. Saskatchewan Launches New Pathway Under the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program

6.       LinkedIn users now have a tool in their profile to explain gaps in their work history. How to Label Your Gaps on LinkedIn Using New Career Breaks Feature | LinkedIn 

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In today's episode:

1.       Foreign interest in Canadian jobs stays strong: Foreign Interest in Canadian Jobs Stays Strong (hiringlab.org)  

2.       The unrealized value of skill vacancies in the Canadian economy rose from $15 billion in 2015 to $25 billion in 2020: Lost Opportunities: Measuring the Unrealized Value of Skill Vacancies in Canada (conferenceboard.ca) 

3.       B.C. to hold consultations on pay transparency legislation: B.C. moves toward pay transparency measures | BC Gov News

4.       Mental-health support is vital to move beyond pandemic, this is the key finding from the survey by the Ontario Association of Social Workers: Survey finds mental-health support vital to move beyond pandemic | Benefits Canada.com

In response to a rise in mental health and substance use concerns due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Government of Canada has created the Wellness Together Canada portal that offers free wellness resources for all Canadians. 

5.       Molson Coors, is one of the early adopters of the gender affirmation program: Molson Coors offering gender affirmation coverage to Canadian employees | Benefits Canada.com 

6.       The union CUPE Air Canada Component representing flight attendants at Air Canada and Air Canada Rouge was advised of a company-wide decision to terminate the employment of Members who are not COVID-19 vaccinated and have not been given an exemption: Air Canada Decision Regarding Vaccination Status – Termination – AC Component 

7.       A provincial COVID update:
-. https://bc.ctvnews.ca/b-c-lifting-indoor-mask-mandate-friday-vaccine-passport-to-end-in-coming-weeks-1.5813738 - Search (bing.com)
- Ontario to drop most mask mandates on March 21, remaining pandemic rules to lift by end of April | CBC News;
- Current and forthcoming measures in Québec (quebec.ca) 

8.       Some upcoming HR events for you to consider:
- Is your mental health program working? on  March 16
- 2022 CPHR Saskatchewan Virtual Conference - CPHR NL on March 29-30
- BC Yukon HR Conference & Expo 2022 - April 26, 2022 (pheedloop.com)  

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In today's episode:
1. The current crisis in Ukraine may be a triggering event for employees, especially those with connections to the country.  The Ukraine Crisis Has People Rattled. Here's How to Talk About Fear at Work | Inc.com
2. Ontario is planning to improve day job protection for military reservists. Ontario Improving Day Job Protection for Military Reservists | Ontario Newsroom
3. Anxieties about microaggressions rise as in-person work returns. Now there is a tool that can educate individuals and combat those microaggressions. Anxieties about microaggressions rise as in-person work returns | CBC News
4.  The Quebec Court of Appeal recently ruled that banning front-line managers from unionizing unduly infringed on their freedom of association. New labour relations legal landscape on the horizon following Quebec Appeal Court decision - The Lawyer's Daily
5. GM takes new approach to worker diversity as Oshawa production returns. GM takes new approach to worker diversity as Oshawa production returns | CTV News
6.  Lululemon aiming to train all employees in mental-health first aid. Lululemon aiming to train all employees in mental-health first aid | Benefits Canada.com
7. GoodLife Fitness has let go of nearly 500 employees across Canada due to COVID-19 restrictions cutting down on business  GoodLife Fitness Canada lays of 480 instructors | CTV News
8. Tomorrow is March 8, the International Women’s day. This year’s theme is Break the Bias. IWD: IWD 2022 campaign theme: #BreakTheBias (internationalwomensday.com)

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In today's episode:
1.       Employers report rise in candidate ghosting: They’re Just Not That Into You: More Than Four in 10 Employers Report Rise in Candidate Ghosting | Robert Half

2.       Global employers are focusing on employee well-being during talent scarcity: https://www.benefitscanada.com/benefits/health-wellness/global-employers-focusing-on-employee-well-being-during-talent-scarcity-survey

3.       Ontario plans to establish general minimum wage for digital platform workers: Ontario Establishing General Minimum Wage for Digital Platform Workers | Ontario Newsroom 

4.       Ontario plans to mandating naloxone kits in high-risk workplaces. The new measures would improve worker safety and save lives: Ontario Mandating Naloxone Kits in High-Risk Workplaces | Ontario Newsroom

5.       Canadian provinces continue to lift COVID-19 measures: https://www.alberta.ca/covid-19-public-health-actions.aspx, https://covid-19.ontario.ca/public-health-measures, https://www.gov.nt.ca/en/newsroom/gnwt-eases-pandemic-restrictions-it-moves-towards-ending-public-health-emergency, https://yukon.ca/en/news/covid-19-public-health-measures-continue-ease     

6.       Canadian Mental Health Association issued a report about impact of COVID-19 on mental health of our population: https://cmha.ca/news-release-round-4-covid-19-research/  

7.       March is celebrated as the Women's History Month in Canada: 2022 International Women’s Day theme - Women and Gender Equality Canada 

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In today’s episode…. 

1.       In response to the crisis in Ukraine, LifeWorks has opened a free 24/7 hotline to support individuals dealing with the unfolding events: LifeWorks opens mental health support crisis line for those impacted by the events in Ukraine 

2.       Canada is taking immediate measures to support Ukrainians and their families in Canada, including workers: Canada announces additional measures to support Ukraine | Prime Minister of Canada (pm.gc.ca)

3.       In Quebec the mandatory teleworking order is over. The government recommends that businesses promote a hybrid work model. In BC the guidance to work from home is no longer in effect. Current and forthcoming measures in Québec (quebec.ca).

4.       Hiring appetite is ramping up again, according to Indeed Hiring Lab. Canadian Job Postings Through February 18 (hiringlab.org)

5.     Employees and leaders have different views on mental health supports for depression available in the workplace. Workers’ and managers’ perspectives on workplace supports for depression (iwh.on.ca)

6.       The Ontario government plans to introduce new privacy legislation that would require employers to tell their workers if and how they are being monitored electronically. Ontario Requiring Employers to Disclose Electronic Monitoring | Ontario Newsroom 

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Hello everyone, welcome to Canada’s HR News Podcast.  We hope that you find this newsfeed informative and relevant to you. If you have any questions, connect with us on twitter at @cadHRnews. 

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In this episode, we’re diving into the latest employment law changes that shaped the workplace in 2024. Joining us is Lesha Van Der Bij, CEO and Co-Founder of Compliance Works, a platform helping companies navigate complex HR legislation across Canada.

A lot of changes happened in employment legislation in 2024. From the sick leave policy amendments to new protections for remote workers, enhanced workplace harassment laws, and employer transparency initiatives, Lesha breaks it all down for us. Plus, we’ll talk about what to expect in 2025.

For more information on Lesha's work, visit:
- Free HR Compliance Guides - Compliance Works Blog
- Case Studies - Сompliance Works

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In this episode: Canada Post strike reaching its 1-month mark, sale of retailer Body Shop to a private equity firm, Alberta canceling its foreign recruitment mission at UAE, and other topics.

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1. Canada Post resumes their operations on December 17  | Canada Post says workers to return Tuesday after labour board ruling 
2. The historic Fairmont Queen Elizabeth Hotel in Montreal is temporarily closing its doors on December 21 due to an unresolved labour dispute | Montreal's Queen Elizabeth Hotel announces holiday season closure amid labour dispute | CBC News 
3. CFIB says the GST/HST holiday tax break process has been stressful for businesses | GST/HST holiday: CFIB calls on customers for patience with small businesses struggling with an administrative nightmare before Christmas 
   • CFIB site for businesses: A GST/HST Holiday: What You Need To Know
4. An Ontario court has approved the sale of The Body Shop Canada | Court approves The Body Shop Canada sale, about 100 to lose jobs as some stores close 
5. The Alberta government has canceled a planned recruitment mission to the United Arab Emirates, originally scheduled for early 2025 | Alberta government cancels U.A.E. foreign worker recruitment trip | CBC News 
6. Robert Half’s State of Canadian Hiring Survey highlights steady hiring plans for 2025 | Nearly Half of Canadian Companies Plan to Add New Positions in the First Half of 2025 - Dec 12, 2024 

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In this episode: the rise of unemployment rate in Canada, safety practices during the holiday season, Canadian cities with the best quality of living, and other topics.

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1. Negotiations between Canada Post and the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) continue as the strike nears the holiday season | Canada Post strike: Here’s where workers are still seeking progress 
2. An increased pool of jobseekers caused the unemployment rate to increase to 6.8 per cent | Unemployment Rate Rises as Job Seekers Left Out in the Cold - The Conference Board of Canada 
3. The Government of Saskatchewan is proposing amendments to The Saskatchewan Employment Act | Ensuring Modern, Fair and Balanced Employment Laws that Support Economic Growth | News and Media | Government of Saskatchewan 
4. As the holiday season approaches, WorkSafeBC is urging workers and employers to take extra precautions when working at heights | WorkSafeBC urges workers and employers to prioritize safety while working from heights during the holiday season | WorkSafeBC 
5. Restaurants Canada is calling on the Nova Scotia to give a tax holiday on the provincial portion of the HST in the federal government’s GST tax holiday |Restaurants Canada urges the Nova Scotia government to join other provinces and include the provincial portion of the HST in the federal GST Tax Holiday  - Restaurants Canada 
6. According to the Mercer’s Quality of Living City Ranking Vancouver shines for North America, tying for 7th globally | Quality of Living City Ranking 2024 

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In this episode, Paul McCarthy, An executive advisor and best-selling author of "The F.I.R.E.D. Leader: Reinventing the Future of Leadership", shares his fascinating journey through leadership, highlighting the challenges and triumphs along the way. We'll dive into Paul's book and explore the essential qualities that he believes are needed for upcoming leaders. 

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1. Website: Paul Mac - Finding the Future of Leadership
2. One-hour introductory program: Embracing Tomorrow's Leader, Today. Access code: CanHRPod for 50% off
3. Paul's book: The FIRED Leader: Reinventing the Future of Leadership

About Paul McCarthy:
An executive advisor and best-selling author of "The F.I.R.E.D. Leader: Reinventing the Future of Leadership," Paul challenges traditional and outdated leadership paradigms through his groundbreaking work in leadership. He has earned endorsements and support from world-renowned leadership, HR, and industry experts including Marshall Goldsmith, Whitney Johnson, John Spence, Garry Ridge, Professor Gary Hamel and many others.

Paul has a proven track record supporting major global organizations through transformations, across multiple industries including technology, energy to public sector. As an executive coach with over 3,000 hours of coaching experience, he also brings practical insights to leaders, C-suite executives, and boards navigating complex transformations. His work with over 100 global clients (including many Fortune 500) demonstrates his ability to enhance organizational and leadership capacity and capability while delivering measurable results.

Paul is reshaping how organizations create sustainable leadership pipelines by creating the conditions for identifying and developing the disruptive leadership capabilities needed to equip these organizations and their talent/leaders to navigate ongoing disruption, transformation, and tomorrow's business challenges. His previous podcast ranked in the global top 1% of Management and Leadership content, making him a trusted voice in the future of work conversation and supporting organizations to rethink how they identify and develop future-ready leaders.

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In this episode: Canada Post strike continues, Quebec suspends foreign recruitment missions, employees waste their benefits and are being too honest in the workplace and other topics.

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1. Latest update on Canada Post strike | Canada Post presents union with ’framework’ to reach deal, end strike | Radio-Canada.ca
2. The Quebec government has announced a suspension of foreign recruitment missions until mid-2025 | Quebec suspends foreign recruitment missions until mid-2025 
3. Ontario government is set to introduce new legislation to encourage more women to work in skilled trades | Ontario Supporting Women and Families in the Trades | Ontario Newsroom 
4. Many Canadian professionals are wasting their workplace benefits | Benefits wasted - 77% don’t fully utilize workplace benefits 
5. Canadian companies believe employees lack professional behavior in the workplace | Getting Drunk, Using Drugs, Dating Managers, Swearing Among Most Unacceptable Workplace Behaviours | EEP CA Corporate 

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In this episode: ongoing strike of the Canada Post workers and its impact on businesses, living wages for BC and Alberta, the The Government of Canada Summer Job grant is now open for application and other topics.

Correction to topic 4: The government is proposing that GST/HST be relieved on holiday items from December 14, 2024, to February 15, 2025. The audio has been updated.

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1. Canada Post strike continues and negatively impacts businesses across the country | Canada Post strike: Parcel shortage as talks continue | CTV News 
2. Rogers Sports & Media has announced layoffs affecting several dozen employees in the company’s radio and podcasting divisions | Rogers Sports & Media lays off dozens of workers in audio business | CBC News 
3. The latest Consumer Confidence Index has dropped for the first time in four months | Labour Market Weakness Drains the Consumer Confidence - The Conference Board of Canada 
4. Temporary GST/HST tax holidays can confuse and complicate things for small business owners especially during the busy seasons | CFIB statement on temporary GST/HST relief 
5. The 2024 living wage for Metro Vancouver is $27.05/hr, in Calgary it is $24.45/hr | BC Living Wage 2024_FINAL.pdf
6. Canada Summer Jobs (CSJ) program, employers can apply for grants to support youth employment | Canada Summer Jobs 2025: Application period for employers begins today and closes December 19, 2024 - Canada.ca 

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In this episode: the strikes of port workers and Canada Post employees, reduced demand for seasonal workers in retail, a new free mental health awareness course for organizations and other topics.

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1. Updates on Port of Vancouver and Port of Montreal labour dispute | 1.       2024 Negotiation updates - Maritime Employers Association
2. Canada Post and the CUPW, the union representing striking postal workers will head back to the bargaining table on November 18 | Canada Post, union gear up for renewed bargaining with special mediator 
3. Holiday hiring in Canada is looking weak this year | Weak Demand in Retail Sector Spilling Over to Holiday Hiring Appetite - Indeed Hiring Lab Canada 
4. The Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) has launched a free psychological health and safety course | CCOHS: Psychological Health and Safety Awareness 
5. Most Canadian job seekers want companies to take a stand on social and political issues | Canadians Split on Whether Companies Should Take Public Stances on Social or Political Issues | EEP CA Corporate 
6. A new Bell study highlights a significant gap in AI governance among Canadian businesses | Most Canadian Businesses Need an Action Biased Strategy to Maximize AI Benefits and Manage Risks: New Bell Study | BCE Inc. 

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In this episode: Unifor’s notice to bargain with Amazon in B.C., Air Canada’s management cuts, the Alberta Public Service ending its hybrid work policy, latest challenges facing Canada’s auto industry and other topics.

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1. In British Columbia, Unifor Local 114 has filed a formal notice to bargain with Amazon for employees at the Delta YVR2 fulfillment centre | Unifor serves Amazon notice to bargain | Unifor 
2. Air Canada has announced it would eliminate approximately 400 non-unionized management positions, amounting to roughly 1 % of its total workforce | Air Canada cuts 400 management jobs in ‘difficult decision’ amid strike fallout 
3. The Alberta Public Service has announced it will end its Interim Hybrid Work Policy | Alberta Public Service update: Interim Hybrid Work Policy | alberta.ca 
4. Canada is challenged to maintain its manufacturing base while meeting ambitious climate and electrification goals | Business leaders urge Canada to rethink strategy as U.S. auto incentives expand – CTVNews 
5. Sandwich generation, or employees aged 40 and older are experiencing a significant decline in overall well-being | ‘Sandwich generation’ workers reporting sharp drop in overall well-being: survey | Benefits Canada.com
6. Firing someone is never easy, but doing it with compassion can make a significant difference | The Most Common Alternative Words for Firing Someone [Study] 

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In this episode: the impact of the lockout of dockworkers at the Port of Montreal, workers in Ontario are owed about 60 million dollars in unpaid wages over the last 7 years, another province is looking into having a job protected leave for long-term illness and other topics.

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1. The lockout of dockworkers at the Port of Montreal, Canada’s second-busiest port, poses a serious threat to the Canadian economy | Lockout at Port of Montreal could be 'catastrophic' for economy, port authority says | CBC News 
2. Workers in Ontario are about 60 million dollars in unpaid wages between the 2017-2018 fiscal year and July 2024 | Workers owed $60M in unpaid wages Ontario failed to collect since 2017 | CBC News 
3. Newfoundland & Labrador is extending job protected leave to 27 weeks for long-term illness | Provincial Government Introduces Amendments to the Labour Standards Act to Give Workers Stronger Job-Protected Leave
4. Canada Revenue Agency announces maximum pensionable earnings and contributions for 2025 | Canada Revenue Agency announces maximum pensionable earnings and contributions for 2025
5. Only 26% of new hires feel fully informed, engaged, and confident during their most recent onboarding | Survey: 1 in 3 Employees Report Poor Onboarding Experiences 

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In this episode: Canada Post strike, more legislative changes in Ontario, KPMG's report on cybersecurity risks in the workplace and other topics.

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1. Canadian labor trends from early 2024 continued in Q3, with employment gains lagging behind strong population growth | Canadian Labour Market Q3 2024 Update: Still Waiting for Stability - Indeed Hiring Lab Canada 
2. Canada Post says talks continued Sunday with the union that represents postal workers and neither side has given notice of a work stoppage | CUPW - 2024-11-01 - CUPW to Canada Post: Negotiate Don’t Arbitrate 
3. Ontario’s Fifth Working for Workers Act receives Royal Assent | Ontario’s Fifth Working for Workers Act Receives Royal Assent | Ontario Newsroom 
4. According to KPMG, Canadian business leaders rank cybersecurity as the No. 1 threat to their growth | Cybersecurity remains a tick-the-box exercise - KPMG Canada 
5. Canadians plan to spend more this holiday season, despite financial challenges | RCC x Leger Holiday Shopping Survey 2024 - Retail Council of Canada 

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In this episode: terminations of CRA employees for inappropriately receiving the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) during the COVID-19 pandemic, social media trends that negatively affect employee productivity, workplace news from Iceland and France,  ideas on celebrating Halloween in the workplace and other topics.

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1. More than 300 employees of the Canada Revenue Agency were terminated in the past year for inappropriately receiving the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) during the COVID-19 pandemic | CRA says 330 employees fired for inappropriately claiming CERB - National | Globalnews.ca 
2. Canadian companies are concerned about the impact social media trends like “Lazy Girl Jobs” and “Bare Minimum Mondays" | Social Media Trends like “Bare Minimum Mondays” and “Lazy Girl Jobs” Worry Canadian Companies | EEP CA Corporate 
3. Retiring early hurts financial resiliency | Retiring early hurts financial resiliency, Manulife survey shows 
4. Iceland’s economy is outperforming most European countries after the nationwide introduction of a shorter working week with no loss in pay | Iceland embraced a shorter work week. Here’s how it turned out | CNN Business 
5. In France, many young professionals are embracing a new hybrid lifestyle that blends urban jobs with part-time farming | The hybrid workers in France seeking fulfilment in the fields 
6. Ideas to celebrate Halloween with coworkers | 15 Ideas To Celebrate Halloween in the Workplace | Indeed.com 

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In this episode: the latest report from Statistics Canada about job market conditions, salary trends from Robert Half, Fishery officers in Nova Scotia refusing to work because of threats to their safety, employees working side hustles on company time and other topics.

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1. Statistics Canada reported last week that the economy added 47,000 jobs in September, but the news is mixed | Canada's economy added 47,000 new jobs in September, unemployment rate ticked down | CBC News 
2. Air Canada pilots agreed last week to a tentative agreement with the airline | Air Canada pilots vote in favour of new contract, eliminating risk of strike | CBC News 
3. Federal fisheries officers in Nova Scotia are refusing some enforcement duties because of threats to their safety | Fisheries officers refusing duties because of violence on N.S. waters, union says | CBC News 
4. 7-Eleven is closing 444 "underperforming"  locations across North America | 7-Eleven is closing more than 400 locations across North America | CTV News 
5. Robert Half has released its 2025 Salary Guide | Robert Half's 2025 Salary Guide Highlights Key Hiring and Compensation Trends Amid a Changing Job Market - Oct 7, 2024 
6. 29% percent of Canadian job seekers admit working a side hustle on company time | 1 in 3 Working Side Hustles on Company Time; Half of Canadian Employers Lack Rules to Prevent It. #CanadaEmployed (expresspros.com) 

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In this episode: anticipated layoffs at Bell and Air Transat, seasonal hiring at Amazon, top priorities for senior leaders according to the KPMG survey and other topics.

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1. Amazon is hiring 9,000 employees across its Canadian operations network in full-time, part-time and seasonal roles before the holiday season | Amazon is Hiring More than 9,000 Employees in Canada to Help Deliver Great Holiday Experiences (newswire.ca) 
2. Air Transat is preparing to lay off up to 80 workers | Air Transat considering 80-person layoff amid financial turbulence (msn.com) 
3. Unifor has issued a statement that Bell continues to eliminate good jobs with round of cuts at Expertech | Bell continues to eliminate good jobs with round of cuts at Expertech | Unifor 
4. 1 in 3 Canadians would leave their current job for more comprehensive mental health benefits | 1 in 3 Canadians Would Quit Their Job for Better Mental Health Benefits, GreenShield Research Reveals │ GreenShield 
5. Canadian CEOs view cybersecurity is a top threat to their organizations’ growth over the next three year | 2024 Canadian CEO Outlook - KPMG Canada 

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In this episode: further decrease in Canada of international student visas, which province leads retail trade in Canada, Amazon ending their hybrid work and other topics. 
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1. Canada will reduce the number of international student visas by another 10 per cent | Ottawa announces it's further reducing the number of international student permits (msn.com) 
2. Saskatchewan ranks first among the provinces for year-over-year growth in retail trade | Saskatchewan Leads The Nation In Retail Trade Growth | News and Media | Government of Saskatchewan 
3. Job seekers are more attracted to employers who promote honest workplace communication | More Honesty in the Workplace Increases Productivity: New Survey. #CanadaEmployed (expresspros.com) 
4. Amazon is ordering staff back to the office five days a week | Update from Amazon CEO Andy Jassy on return-to-office plans and manager team ratio (aboutamazon.com) 
5. Pizza Hut delivers pizza with printed resumes on pizza boxes | Pizza hut aims to support your job search with the launch of 'reszames': a pizza box that doubles as a resume (prnewswire.com) 

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In this episode: unionization at Walmart, BC Doctors asking for benefits and pension in efforts to attract young medical professionals, body cameras are piloted in Loblaw store,  a bill in Quebec that will change tipping practices in service industry and other topics .

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1. Air Canada announced that it had reached a tentative, four-year collective agreement with the Air Line Pilots Association | Air Canada deal avoids shutdown, brings relief to passengers and business groups (msn.com) 
2. Workers at Walmart's Mississauga warehouse have voted to join Unifor | Mississauga Walmart workers join Unifor (newswire.ca) 
3. Loblaw is launching a pilot program for employees at two Calgary locations to wear body cameras in an effort to increase safety | Loblaw staff now using body-worn cameras at 2 Calgary stores | CTV News 
4. The Nova Scotia government has tabled a bill to increase the amount of unpaid time off for employees who develop a serious illness or are severely hurt on the job up to 27 weeks | Nova Scotia bill would give workers 27-week unpaid leave for serious illness (thestar.com) 
5. Representatives of family doctors in B.C. are asking for paid sick days, vacation coverage, extended health and dental benefits and a pension plan | 2024 Election Advocacy Toolkit with BC Family Doctors - BCCFP 
6. Ontario aims to attract more students to pursue careers in skilled trades by organizing another series of career fairs | Ontario Introducing Over 35,000 Students to Careers in Skilled Trades | Ontario Newsroom 
7. Quebec wants to curb excessive tipping as part of new legislation | Tipping point: Quebec consumer rights bill to regulate how merchants can ask for tips | Politics | thecanadianpressnews.ca 

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In this episode: projected salary increases in 2025, unionization at Walmart, return to the office for federal employees, Molson Coors ending their diversity program and other topics.

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1. Job growth, particularly in the private sector, is in a rut | Unemployment Rate Slides Up Again in August - The Conference Board of Canada 
2. Salary increases are expected to be lower than in previous years | 2025 Salary Increase Projections in Canada | Normandin Beaudry (normandin-beaudry.ca) 
3. Federal employees react to the mandated 3 days in the office | Public Servants Rally to Tell Treasury Board: "Remote Works!" (newswire.ca) 
4. Unifor has filed an application to unionize workers at a Walmart warehouse in Mississauga | Unifor seeks unionisation at Walmart warehouse in Mississauga (retail-insight-network.com) 
5. Molson Coors says it is dropping its diversity, equity and inclusion policies and taking a "broader view" in which all employees know they are welcome | Molson Coors ends diversity, equity and inclusion policies, moves to 'broader view' | CTV News 
6. New employment standards for gig workers in British Columbia took effect on September 3, 2024 | Hope, skepticism as B.C. gig-worker regulations come into force | CBC News 

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